Roundhouse Works is a creative centre designed specifically for young people. It’s an impressive project all round, which takes a hybrid structural approach by using cross-laminated timber (CLT), glulam and concrete to provide a range of different spaces. But the most novel aspect of the Roundhouse Works story is what’s
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Clade opens new factory in boost to green heating production and jobs
Leading industrial engineering firm, Clade, has opened its newly expanded Technology Centre in Morley, Leeds, boosting production of heat pumps and creating over 300 new jobs in the area. Andrea Jenkyns, MP for Morley, formally opened the factory in a ceremony on 11 February 2022. For over 30 years,
Building Regulation changes focus on sealant tapes for energy efficiency
Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations which come into effect from June 2022, will see the provision for stricter standards and compliance procedures around energy and ventilation performance, contributing towards a roadmap to a net zero carbon future and new homes designed and built in-line with stricter carbon
£2.8M school contract for Enviro Building Solutions
Offsite and modular building specialists Enviro Building Solutions have won a contract worth £2.8M for the construction of an eight classroom block for the Thomas Aveling School in Rochester. In line with exacting time schedules, work has just begun on site and the project will be delivered in September of
Domus Ventilation Launches Non-Combustible Solis Air Brick™
Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, has launched the new Solis Air Brick™ range of low resistance, non-combustible metal air bricks that are fully compliant with the revised Building Regulations Fire Safety Approved Document B. Changes to the Building Regulations, which came into force in November 2020, requires “Ductwork