Ground source proves ideal for stunning rural self-build
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A stunning contemporary design self-build house in rural North Norfolk is enjoying the benefits of renewable heating thanks to Finn Geotherm.
Located near Fakenham, the bespoke detached property is the vision of owners Rod and Pat George. Built entirely using Porotherm blocks within a light steel frame, the house uses some of the most up to date construction techniques and materials from around Europe. Energy efficiency has also remained front of mind, with all of the property’s spectacular 100m2 of floor to ceiling windows being triple glazed.
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Why glass revolving doors are becoming more popular in UK buildings
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Patented in the U.S. in 1888, the revolving door is not a new invention but its popularity in the UK has only been growing over the last decade. They are quite common in some parts of Europe, particularly in modern headquarter buildings as well as in the U.S. where they are routinely fitted to many hotels, shopping malls and offices.
In this feature, we take a look at some of the reasons why the UK is finally catching on to the benefits of glass revolving doors as well as addressing some common concerns and myths.
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Construction workers urged to 'spray safe' and be seen in the dark
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Construction workers are being urged to ‘spray safe’ this winter following the launch of a revolutionary new reflective spray which will make them more visible in the dark.
The Albedo100 spray is near invisible during daylight but is highly reflective of lights during darkness and can be sprayed on to almost any surface.
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Trewin Restorick from Hubbub UK talks about living more sustainably
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We are pleased to announce another event in our series of talks called P3Connect (People, Planet, Prosperity), organised by the Centre for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Surrey, where we invite industry experts to share their experiences and insights in sustainability. By looking at the challenges, opportunities and solutions being considered by organisations, we will engender discussions that bring to the fore these current issues in the sustainability arena.
Join us to discover what Trewin Restorick has to say about living more sustainably following the key lessons from Hubbub's four years of behaviour change campaigns.
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Welcome to the marketplace – a new innovation in lead generation
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The best business ideas often come from identifying processes and systems which no longer work; are out-dated or are too complicated. This is what led business partners, Jason Kay and Gareth Alexander, to launch The Marketplace – an online portal giving live and flexible access to thousands of UK construction related leads.
Specialists in their field of procurement and supply chain management, with over 35 years experience in the construction industry, Jason and Gareth knew that there must be a far simpler way to access tenders and live leads, all in one place.
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