Entries by Lyn

HS2 CANCELATION, INDUSTRY REACTION – CALLS FOR CLARITY

Sunak condemned HS2 as “the result of the old consensus”. He said that in the years since it was initially conceived, with spiralling costs and changes in travel patterns,  “the facts have changed – and the right thing to do when the facts change is to change direction”. Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce – ‘Fed […]

Constructionline Premier membership confirmed for EJOT and LIEBIG anchors

  EJOT’s range of high performance concrete anchoring solutions, at the heart of which is its globally renowned LIEBIG heavy duty anchors, is now available for main contractors and public sector project teams to specify and procure with confidence through the Constructionline platform. In being approved as a Constructionline Premier member by the industry-leading procurement […]

Lee is the automatic choice

   GEZE UK has demonstrated its commitment to supporting customers with technical advice and product guidance with the recent appointment of Lee Jodka, who joins the renowned manufacturer of door and window control systems as Area Sales Manager for supply and fit of automatic doors covering London and the South East. Lee will focus on […]

Schlüter-Systems launches comprehensive bathroom brochure

Leading manufacturer of tile installation products, Schlüter-Systems has published a striking new brochure, aimed at guiding architects, interior designers and other specifiers through the often-challenging process of fitting out a bathroom. As revealed in the foreword to the publication, following some images of a luxurious looking bathroom, “the fact is that the products you can’t see […]

PPD Security Ratings Made Simple

An illustrated guide aimed at ironing out confusion over standards and accreditation for security rated powered pedestrian doors (PPD) has been published by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). Guidance for Security Rated Powered Pedestrian Doors is a free 20-page illustrated document which defines principal burglary resistance security standards currently used in the UK. Available […]

Schlüter-Systems at HIX, London

Raffles London at the OWO Schlüter-Systems to showcase hospitality range at HIX, London   (Stand 64C London Business Design Centre – 16-17 November 2023)     Schlüter-Systems, market leaders of high-quality system solutions for tile and stone applications, will be exhibiting at this year’s HIX show on 16 & 17 November.   With an extensive […]

Solving the UK’s current grid challenges: Time to rethink green hydrogen potential

Protium tells us about hydrogen’s role in the UK’s pursuit of a cleaner and more resilient energy future and the opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation through strategic local projects Like many other countries, the UK is facing the challenge of modernising its energy infrastructure while simultaneously reducing its carbon footprint. The challenges are multi- faceted, ranging […]

Golf Courses, the Wasted Resource

No doubt the golfing fraternity will be appalled by this article from the Eco Experts, but it does show some alarming facts that may not have been considered and would suggest that at a time when all of us, regardless of our position on the wealth scale, face a near future that will not meet […]

Rosebank Oil Field Approved

The North Sea Transition Authority, the responsible regulatory body, said last week that the UK has approved the exploration of oil and gas in its largest undeveloped field To improve energy security and ensure low energy prices, according to the authority, it had “granted development and production consent” to the companies Equinor and Ithaca Energy. […]

Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are: Improved resources for council planning teams and more use of digitisation for applications.  […]