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HVAC System – Not Just an Afterthought
Contractors stress the value of engineered systems, involvement in design By John Frith Many times, the design and selection of a heating and air conditioning system for new homes has been almost an afterthought in the homebuilding process. After all, the technology is relatively stable and from the sales perspective, homebuyers take it for granted…
Gateshead partnership readies next site
The derelict site next to the railway Gateshead Council’s planning committee has approved the construction of 300 homes on the former freight sidings site, off the Felling bypass. It is one of the biggest projects taken on by Gateshead Regeneration Partnership (GRP), a venture involving the council, builders Vistry Partnerships and housing association Home Group….
Milestone reached on Moray East offshore wind farm
Deme had been awarded the foundations work for 100 wind turbines plus three offshore substation platforms in December 2018. It appointed Lamprell for the fabrication of 45 wind turbine foundation jackets and three offshore substation jackets. The remaining 55 jackets were awarded to Smulders, which constructed them at facilities in Belgium and Newcastle. As well…
Revenue rises nearly a quarter for modular builder
Inside Premier Modular’s factory in Driffield In the year to 30th June 2020 Premier Modular saw turnover rise to £65.3m, up 23% on 2019’s £52.8m but still below 2018’s peak figure of £72.0m. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) was up 35% to £10.6m, the latest accounts show. Growth was reported in both…
Ibstock ditches fossil fuel electricity
Chief executive Joe Hudson Brick making is an inherently energy intensive business but switching to a renewable energy supplier puts Ibstock a little nearer its target of a 15% reduction in CO2 per tonne of production by 2025. Total Gas & Power, Ibstock’s energy supplier, says that its Pure Green energy tariff guarantees electricity only…
St Modwen picked for £400m spooks and snoopers development
The £400m mixed-use development includes approximately 3,000 new homes and a ‘Cyber Central Cluster’ to bring together cyber businesses and technologies, as part of a wider development known as The Golden Valley Development. The site, to the west of Cheltenham, is next to the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and the National Cyber Security Centre. A…
