Entries by Lyn

Scientists create almost carbon-neutral bricks

Seratech has partnered with architect Carmody Groarke to make the prototype a commercially viable product (Image: Carmody Groarke)   A company has produced its first low-carbon brick prototype following 18 months of research. The brick uses a magnesium carbonate binder produced via Seratech’s proprietary carbon capture, mineralisation and utilisation process, which allows CO2 emissions from industry […]

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The British building boom in the lead-up to Christmas

  ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and festivity. As streets twinkle with colourful lights and homes are adorned with decorations, the construction industry is not exempt from the infectious spirit of Christmas. Far from winding down, construction sites across the nation are experiencing a surge […]

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Material Source Manchester Provides a Unique Destination for Built Environment Professionals

CHALLENGE Material Source Manchester provides a unique destination for built environment professionals to visit and explore a wealth of materials, products and project portfolios. It aims to be both inspirational and useful, to inform and champion materials whilst providing a space for influencing and collaboration. Within the studio is an expansive gallery of over 50+ […]

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AUTUMN STATEMENT: Industry Comments

Responding to today’s Autumn Statement, Cara Jenkinson, Cities Manager at climate solutions charity Ashden, said: “With just a few days to go till COP28, the Chancellor has once again missed an opportunity to show leadership on climate action. After rolling back on net zero targets last month, there has been a stony silence on energy efficiency […]

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CONSTRUCTION MUST EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY

Overhauling manual and often time-consuming credit control processes can be the first step for construction firms to ease some of the economic pressures The UK construction industry is a sector which relies on ‘sustained periods of economic growth for it to succeed. But recent years of political and economic uncertainty have taken its toll on […]

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RECTICEL’S EUROTHANE® GP AMONG FIRST BUILDING PRODUCTS TO BE CCPI VERIFIED

Recticel Insulation is delighted to announce that its Eurothane® GP PIR board has become one of the first UK construction products to receive Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) accreditation. The verification helps product users to be assured data associated with Eurothane® GP is accurate, up-to-date, clear, accessible and unambiguous. This information is crucial in assisting […]

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Carbon retrofit in the education sector: is the greenest building the one that already exists?

      By Kingsley Clarke, SCF Framework Operations Lead       The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme has now launched, which will support the aim of reducing emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037. It will provide over 1.5 billion of grant funding up until 2026 to support public sector organisations which are […]

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Buildingspecifier Sends Congratulations to Tilly Mint

  Alison collects the Gold Award for Independent PR Practitioner of the Year 2023 from Rebecca Thomas, Director of Pitch Consultants (right) and Marverine Cole (left)   Stafford PR Consultant Wins Accolade for Second Year     Lyn at Buildingspecifier says: ‘Well done Alison, it is always a pleasure to work with you and great […]

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‘Blitz’ of English planning reform might work

  by James Lockerbie, Partner at Pinsent Masons     Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer recently labelled the King’s Speech, which did not include any proposals for planning reform, a “missed opportunity” to provide affordable housing in England. If it wins the next election, Labour has promised a “blitz of planning reform to quickly boost […]

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