The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how tall buildings impact the UK.
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Classic Attraction – Why Britain’s Millennials Swoon Over Edwardian, Vintage Gothic and Victorian Kitchens
Lured in by the charm of Edwardian serenity, the mystique of vintage gothic, and the grandeur of the classic Victorian. But why?
Read More »Attract More Customers to Your Small Business with Professional Landscaping and Garden Care
Have you ever considered how a beautifully kept landscape and garden can remarkably enhance your small business's appeal?
Read More »Green Hydrogen to Be Trialled as a Power Source of the Future at Rockwool’s Bridgend Factory
Research into a new innovation in low-carbon technology will test the potential for the replacement of natural gas with green hydrogen in the manufacturing process of ROCKWOOL insulation at its Bridgend factory.
Read More »Essential Tips To Succeed In Land Development
Savills' latest land analysis reveals the value of greenfield land rose to 3.9% in the third quarter of 2021.
Read More »Should You Install a Tankless Water Heater?
Given the energy crisis it makes sense to find ways to reduce hot water usage. One way to do this is to install a tankless water heater.
Read More »District Cooling is Really Hot
There is a great deal of interest within many energy companies to pursue a new investment or expand their existing investment in district cooling.
Read More »The Pros and Cons of Customer Data Harvesting
Innovative disruptions have come to virtually all sectors of economies through the introduction of technology and ultimately, personalization.
Read More »Additional Contract Win for ENGIE Fabricom
ENGIE Fabricom has secured an additional contract as part of a major framework agreement with owners and operators of strategic gas assets across Europe.
Read More »Acoustic Engineering for the Premier League – The Soul of Sport
Sports arenas the world over are contending with a new paradigm of acoustic engineering. Broadcasters have turned to using fake crowd noises.
Read More »GMB London Call Out Labour Party on Heat Pumps
Up to £27,550 cost per household for heat pumps not a Labour Party future for low carbon home heating says GMB London. See link to the BEIS report.
Read More »AI Can Help Real Estate Companies Offer Safe and Sustainable Office Buildings for Returning Employees
Companies and real estate owners around the world are facing an unexpected and unwanted challenge - How to re-open their offices and re-start their business.
Read More »How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before Selling
Before you sell your home, it’s a good idea to do all you can to increase its value. Learn tips and tricks to raise your asking price, on any budget.
Read More »7 Tips for Making the Most of Online Training
In our post-COVID-19 world, more and more activities are moving online, from work to yoga classes, and training is no exception. Certain types of training such as Skills Training Group gas and electrician courses need to be done in person. However, there are many other kinds of training, such as digital skills, marketing, writing, and more that can be successfully …
Read More »Flexible Flooring: The Foundation of Future Office Design
COVID-19 has proven that, for the most part, people can work fairly effectively from home. Yet far from spelling the end of the office, it will instead permanently alter our perceptions of how we use it and what purpose it serves.
Read More »Pressure to Go to University Worsening Skills Crisis
This problem has become more pronounced, with this age group having been four times more likely to experience pressure to study for a degree than +55 year olds, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Read More »Graphene concrete set to revolutionise construction industry
A new greener, stronger and more durable concrete that is made using the wonder-material graphene could revolutionise the construction industry. Experts from the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering new technique that uses nanoengineering technology to incorporate graphene into traditional concrete production. The new composite material, which is more than twice as strong and four times more water resistant …
Read More »Carillion collapse must be a catalyst for change, says BIFM
Following the news that Carillion has gone into liquidation the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has issued a statement stressing the need to learn from the event and to use it as a catalyst for change. In its statement Carillion said: The news that Carillion has ceased trading is both sad and shocking. The clear priority is to ensure …
Read More »Bricklayers & Electricians at Greater Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis a great risk for workers in the manufacturing sector than workers in professional, administrative & technical sectors.
Read More »Fall Protection – The V-SHOCK Self-Retracting Lifeline
MSA Safety is challenging the perception of fall protection with its new V-SHOCK self-retracting lifeline for building contractors.
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