Accurate pH measurements require reliable meters and electrodes. Therefore choosing the right measuring instrumentation for your application is key.

By improving your pH theory and application know-how you can find the correct equipment for your needs more easily as well as guarantee reliable, high quality results.

WYG Chief Executive Officer, Paul Hamer is celebrating after picking up the Association for Consultancy and Engineering’s Sterling Award on Wednesday night (13 November) at ACE’s European CEO of the Year Awards at The Dorchester in London.

The award was presented by Huw Edwards, BAFTA award winner, and Sir John Armitt, former Head of ODA and formed part of the ACE Centenary Gala Dinner, celebrating 100 years of consultancy and engineering excellence.

The UK Asbestos Training Association Ltd (UKATA) has offered its support to a new ‘Asbestos Behaviour Change’ campaign from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which aims to raise awareness of issues relating to asbestos amongst trades people and the general public. 

In an announcement last week, materials handling manufacturer, Advanced Handling, confirmed their historical pallet truck line would be discontinued at the end of this year. Whilst this symbolic announcement marks the end of an era for Advanced Handling, the company continues with their focus on new product development and group product solutions which support today’s ergonomic operations and business environments. 

The housebuilding industry is once more the focus of attention in the construction sphere. After a number of months during which there was a general air of self-satisfaction that a combination of government initiatives and the beginnings of a recovery had resulted in a gradual upward shift in activity, along comes the RICS with dire warnings of a widening gulf between supply and demand.

A greater willingness on the part of lenders to “increase loan to values on mortgage products” is cited as a driver in the surge of interest from buyers, but according to the RICS chief economist Simon Rubinsohn: “In spite of this, the amount of homes currently up for sale is still nowhere near enough to keep up with demand and – in order for the market to function correctly – this imbalance urgently needs to be addressed.

Plans by Crossrail – the body creating the huge rail infrastructure project across London – to develop 30,000ft2 of residential space in Holborn have been approved by Camden Council. The development will sit above the Fisher Street shaft, a single-storey structure that provides access and ventilation to the tunnels excavated below ground.

Leeds based civil and structural engineering consultancy JPG has been appointed to assist with the regeneration of Ulverston town centre following recent planning approval to redevelop the Old Robinsons Brewery. 

The sensitive project involves the redevelopment of a number of disused brewery warehouse units to deliver a 20,000 sq ft supermarket with ancillary retail and office space.  The development incorporates and re-opens historic public houses on the site. An underground car park providing 90 spaces and integration with the existing public realm with new walkways and adapted highways is also included. 

Two Castles Housing Association has welcomed residents into their new homes after work completed on a £1.7 million affordable homes scheme for local people in Bellingham, Northumberland.

The development, known as Bridgeford View, has delivered 13 high quality energy efficient homes to rent for people with a connection to the village or the local area. 

Marley Eternit's Bluclad render board received top marks at Ordsall Primary School in Nottinghamshire, where it was used to create a striking finish on a new school building.

The calcium silicate Bluclad render board offers superior dimensional stability, creating a lasting seamless finish for the new classroom block.

PegasusLife announces its vision to become the leading developer of homes for the discerning older generation in the UK. With leading global alternative asset manager Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., pledging to invest over £500m into the sector in the next several years, Pegasus Life has an ambitious growth plan.

Headed up by Howard Phillips, previously CEO of McCarthy and Stone, PegasusLife has established that an opportunity exists to develop beautiful homes in desirable locations across the UK, characterised by an insightful design approach and transparent service. Working with some of the UK’s top architects, the company aims to reach those who do not currently consider a ‘retirement home’ as a desirable lifestyle choice.