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 t…
The Effects of Subsidence & How to Fix it
As a major, potentially serious problem, subsidence is something that every homeowner dreads. Whether you own a brand new, modern home or a traditional-style office building, subsidence can strike when you least expect it, and for a variety of reasons. From tree roots and hot weather to uneven ground and ill-prepared foundations, subsidence is…
The Build to Rent sector set for growth
Purpose-built Build to Rent housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3 2020. This equates to only around 1% of total Private Residential Sector stock.
In Q1 2020, a large number of schemes completed, driving up the volume of operating units by 42% on Q1 2019, equating to an additional 13,000…
Talented young development surveyor scoops national awardA talented Newcastle woman is building a successful career in the construction industry after winning the title of RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year.
Twenty-seven-year-old Pippa Heron, originally from Durham but living in Gosforth, scooped the prestigious national title in the project management category of the Young Surveyor of…
5 Safety Features You May Want To Include In Your Construction Project
If you’re going to start a construction project in the near future, you’ll want to take a look at the options that are available for making sure that your project goes as smoothly as possible. Apart from hiring the best construction companies around, you also need to make sure that your project is safe, secure, and has…
Heriot-Watt University wins STEM Research Project of the Year
A recycled brick conceived by Heriot-Watt academics has scooped the coveted STEM Research Project of the Year at this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) awards.
The THE Awards – widely referred to as the ‘Oscars of higher education’ – are the biggest celebration in the UK HE calendar,…
Rainscreen Wall Cladding fastest-growing product in the Wall Cladding Sector
The UK wall cladding market has been affected by reduced demand from key end-use sectors since 2017, recording only modest growth of 13% in total installed area between 2015 and 2019.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the market with site closures in early spring 2020 leading to project delays and…
Free guide on panic hardware published for specifiersSpecifiers can now access all the information they need on compliant panic and emergency exit hardware solutions in one convenient guide.
The free guide has been published by ARRONE, the sister brand of HOPPE, to help specifiers ensure they are supplying the optimum panic or emergency exit hardware solution for their project.
The guid…
How does hi vis workwear work?
If you regularly work on-site, then you’ll understand exactly why hi vis workwear is so important. Making sure you’re visible on an incredibly busy and noisy construction site really can mean the difference between safety and life-threatening injuries.
The combination of highly fluorescent material alongside reflective tape creates the optimum…
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED AT GAI
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has appointed Simon Forrester as its new Chief Executive.
Simon’s career began in the NHS, moving into senior management roles in professional institutions and trade associations more than 25 years ago. He has held leadership roles in the healthcare, business tourism, jewellery and construction…