A new cross-industry forum set up to share advice and best practice in the use of sprayed foam insulation in pitched roofs has launched its first position statements. The Property Care Association (PCA) and the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) have joined forces to lead the Leaders Forum of Sprayed Continue Reading
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Rainlight Studio wins competition to design significant elements for the public realm of the Qatari city of Lusail, marking a new era of urban art for the 21st century
Qatar/London 18 October 2021; Rainlight Studio has been appointed by Elan Media, after a competitive bid, to design the digital out of home advertising assets, including gateway totems and boulevard totems in the city of Lusail, Qatar. These elements are a central part of the planned city Lusail’s public realm, Continue Reading
Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB in Sweden invests in the world’s first battery-powered pile driving rig
Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB invests in the world’s first battery-powered pile driving rig and will become the first company on the market to offer a more climate-friendly construction site for piling work. Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB takes the lead when working with sustainability within their business area by investing in Continue Reading
MCR Gas Awarded Best in Class Start-Up Business by Made in Bury 2020 Awards
Manchester-based heating and plumbing company recognised for outstanding performance and quality MCR Gas, a leading Manchester heating and plumbing services provider, won the Best in Class Start-Up Business Award during the annual Made in Bury awards ceremony in late November. For eight years, The Made in Bury Business Awards have Continue Reading
Work begins on new business hub at Wirral Waters
Construction began this week on a new Grade A business hub located at No 1 Tower Road South at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters. (Cllr Cherry Povall JP, Cllr Janette Williamson, James Whittaker Executive Development Director for Peel L&P, Cllr Anita Leech, and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at the ground breaking Continue Reading
Bat’s the way to do it: How Aggregate Industries successfully rehomed rare bat species as part of quarry development
? Aggregate Industries helps to protect two rare species of bat as part of quarry development ? Project includes design and build of a compensatory roost to rehome bats from derelict bungalow ahead of demolition ? Visits show that bats have successfully found and used the roost, demonstrating ecological responsibility Aggregate Industries once Continue Reading
New energy platform set to revolutionise metering and billing of heat networks
A new smart energy app and portal that gives heat network customers greater control of their energy consumption and spend has today been launched by Vital Energi, helping service operators at one pilot project to reduce debt by 12.5% in under 6 months. Named Glass, the software gives heat network users Continue Reading
Aggregate Industries strengthens asphalt offering with quartet of new products
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has today launched four new products, further bolstering its asphalt offering. The four asphalts – SuperLayer®, SuperPath, SuperSAMI and SuperCurve® – will give specifiers even more scope to find the perfect solution for their specific requirements. SuperLayer SuperLayer is a specially designed asphalt mix Continue Reading
£636m Market Value – A 15% drop for Panelised Modular Building Systems
The panelised modular building systems market in the UK was worth £753m in 2019. It is worth noting that due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, AMA Research are forecasting that contractors’ output is expected to be down by 20% in 2020. As a result of this downward turn, the panelised modular building systems market will also experience a decline Continue Reading
Local communities reap the benefits of framework success
More than 50 grass roots projects across the UK have received funding as part of LHC’s Community Benefit Fund. As part of LHC’s commitment to helping public authorities deliver value back to the community. This year £1.3 million has been reinvested across the UK, including £325,000 specifically allocated to community Continue Reading