Entries by Lyn

Testing Public Attitudes to Radioactive Waste

Ministers are looking to test public attitudes to radioactive waste management, including potentially building facilities near where people live. The Scottish Government has budgeted up to £30,000 to commission a survey of public opinion, documents published online show. Questions will cover topics such as trust in the government and the nuclear industry, as well as […]

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RINNAI – BIOMASS STRATEGY A POSITIVE STEP

RINNAI – BIOMASS STRATEGY A POSITIVE STEP TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION FOR OFF-GRID SITES   Rinnai has welcomed the UK Govt’s policy paper “Biomass Strategy 2023.” that outlines the growing importance of biomass fuels as well as a future expansion which will see production levels rise. Biomass energy is comprised of materials of biological origin such […]

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ULEZ expansion will hurt trades the most

On 29 August 2023, the ULEZ charge of £12.50 will be expanded to Greater London and for construction, it couldn’t come at a worse time.    Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “Construction inflation is higher than the national average and the rising cost of living is biting workers […]

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UK’s number one lintel distributor puts customers first with £5m investment programme

Civils & Lintels, the UK’s largest steel lintel distributor, is making life easier for housebuilders across the country by opening four regional distribution hubs. Civils & Lintels has committed more than £5 million to create four regional lintel distribution hubs – including new yards in Nottinghamshire and the South East. This fresh investment increases capacity […]

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Stormont collapse threatens local construction sector

Companies across Tyrone that are connected with the construction trade are now feeling the full financial ramifications of Stormont’s ongoing collapse. Reported at the weekend, a recent survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggested that many building contractors – as well as other businesses in the construction industry’s orbit – saw their […]

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A2 VERSAPANEL® MEETS ACOUSTIC BRIEF FOR WORCESTER REGENERATION SCHEME

The acoustic and reaction to fire properties of A2 Versapanel® were key considerations in the specification of Euroform’s sheathing board for new apartments under construction as part of the largest regeneration scheme in the history of Worcester. The £150 million, mixed use Sherriff’s Gate development got underway in July 2022.  It is to include 468 […]

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Palace secures acquisition of former Norcros Adhesives brands

Palace Chemicals has cemented its market-leading position in the tiling sector by acquiring several brands formerly owned by Norcros Adhesives. The move follows the collapse of Stoke-on-Trent based Norcros Adhesives earlier this year with the loss of 70 jobs. As part of the acquisition deal, Palace has taken on a number of Norcros Adhesives’ popular […]

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Edinburgh’s Green City Space

Planning application to be submitted for 256 sustainable homes at Ferry Road site  More than two-thirds of development area delivering high-quality green space. New images showing the spectacular homes-led redevelopment of one of Edinburgh city centre’s largest potential development sites have been revealed. Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate, together with fund manager REInvest Asset Management S.A., […]

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Are the interest rises fracturing the mortgage market?

Chairman of Cornerstone Group International, David Hannah, discusses the impact of the rise in interest rates on UK households: “We’ve witnessed a fractured mortgage market recently due to most of the major lenders withdrawing or increasing rates on their mortgage products in preparation for today’s interest rate announcement which is creating a dire situation for both […]

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