Rising popularity of district heating developments across the UK as a means of decarbonising heat in buildings has highlighted the importance of training across the supply chain, according to a polymer pipework specialist. This follows the release of the CP1 (2020) Heat Networks Code of Practice by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) […]
Ingenious is today delighted to announce that Ingenious Real Estate Finance LLP has completed three new loans totalling £20 million to fund regional family homes in Felixstowe, Gateshead and Abberley, Worcester. In Felixstowe, Ingenious Real Estate has agreed a development finance facility of £10.3m over 18 months with existing client Generator Group, to fund the […]
THE creation of 82 new homes on the outskirts of popular market town Penrith will provide extensive green space for residents. Homebuilder Genesis Homes will soon start construction work on a new housing development at Eamont Chase, in Carleton, near Penrith, to address a need for more homes in the area as identified in the […]
Optimising product use on site to benefit the circular economy Optimising product use on site can have significant benefits. By minimising material usage and waste on-site and ensuring correct design (including right amount of material delivered) and right first-time installation (avoiding re-visits to replace/repair) it can make a valuable contribution to the circular economy. In […]
Sika has launched the next generation of its well-established Tricoflex® jointing system with the brand-new Sikadur-Combiflex® TF System. A unique sealing system, distinguished by flexibility and combination possibilities for practically all types of joints and crack sealing, the Sikadur-Combiflex® TF System offers users variable and high levels of movement as well as the flexibility of […]
STEPNELL TRANSFORMS FORMER FACTORY INTO NEW £14M CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE HUB A GRADE II listed former ironworks in Northampton has now been fully transformed by complete construction partner Stepnell and West Northamptonshire Council to provide local creative businesses with studios, workshops and managed workspaces. The £14 million Vulcan Works development, located in the heart of the city’s […]
Definitive interactive guide to acoustic, fire and thermal insulation for specifiers updated for 2021 A 2021 version of the ROCKWOOL Red Book has now been released, capturing a series of key technical updates to ensure that this interactive guide to stone wool insulation will continue to save specifiers’ time and make it simple to identify the right product […]
With another heatwave on the way at the end of the month, Marley, the UK’s leading roof system manufacturer, is reminding roofers of the importance of staying ‘Safe in the Sun’, whilst supporting the Melanoma Fund. Daniel Redfern, Marketing Manager at Marley said, ‘Contractors working for long periods of time outdoors, often in direct sunshine […]
ACO ANNOUNCES NEW WEBINAR SERIES TO TACKLE DESTRUCTION OF HABITATS ACO Water Management has announced a new series of webinars and podcasts discussing the ways in which the construction industry can better protect the UK’s biodiversity and wild habitats. Climate change is having a significant impact on biodiversity, with the IPCC’s recent landmark report highlighting […]
SIKA’S NEW MONOTOP® SYSTEM RAISES STANDARDS IN SUSTAINABLE, LONG-TERM CONCRETE REPAIR John Baron at Sika, said: “We are extremely excited to be launching this new system, an evolution of Sika’s trusted MonoTop® brand. MonoTop® is a key part of Sika’s long-term policy to create solutions which are as renowned for their sustainable performance as their […]