Entries by Lyn

35 years and counting

2023 sees GEZE UK celebrate another milestone in the company’s history – 35 years in business, and in that time the company has grown and developed hugely.   Formed in 1988, GEZE UK was the second subsidiary to be established by German parent company, GEZE GmbH, following GEZE France. Based in Chelmsford, Essex, the company […]

PEXHURST SIGNS SPONSORSHIP DEAL

Hertfordshire-based fit out and refurbishment contractor, Pexhurst is delighted to announce that it is the official club sponsor of Welwyn Garden City Football Club (WGC FC) for the upcoming season. Pexhurst is a long-time supporter of grassroots football and is pleased to be entering this partnership with Welwyn Garden City Football Club, known by fans […]

CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder

As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed decorative profiles and heavier duty uses. The timber specialist’s CaberMDF Trade is suitable for general […]

Unblocking the Planning System to Build More Homes

The government will meet its manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over this Parliament, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced today. Reaching this target would represent another important milestone in the government’s already successful housebuilding strategy. Since 2010, over 2.2 million new homes have been delivered and millions of people have moved into […]

Tata Plans Huge Car Battery Plant

Tata Group is expected to announce plans to build a huge car battery plant in Somerset. The news has come after weeks of speculation about the scheme which is expected to create thousands of jobs. The new manufacturing plant will be built on a business park close to Bridgwater. The owner of carmaker Jaguar Land […]

HMRC: R&D Tax fraud and errors

A new report from HMRC has revealed £110m of fraud and error in R&D tax relief claimed by SMEs in the construction sector in 2020-21.   The new figures have been released ahead of the introduction of tighter rules which come into force from August this year. According to the report, there were 7,600 claims […]

Why MEDITE SMARTPLY offers the best alternatives to plywood

Due to its ongoing support for the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the UK has announced a new package of additional sanctions on Belarus. The announcement made on 8th June 2023, states that any imports of wood, gold, cement, and rubber from the country is prohibited.[1] This is in addition to the £60m package […]

RINNAI – Direct delivery to site now available

RINNAI’S H3 HEAT PUMPS HYBRID SYSTEM, TANKS AND ALL ANCILARIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONE CONSIGNMENT DELIVERED DIRECT TO SITE   New from Rinnai is a comprehensive range of heat pumps plus all ancillary products such as hybrid hot water tanks are now available for direct delivery to site in one complete system consignment. Rinnai Heat […]

Triple Glazing Vs Vacuum Glazing – which is best?

by Tom Wright, Managing Director of George Barnsdale The Future Buildings Standard which is looming over the horizon in 2025 is likely to mean a big increase in the use of triple glazing in order to meet the lower U-values that will be required. However, specifiers are starting to consider vacuum glass as an alternative […]