SolarTech Ltd, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy specialists, has installed over 200 solar panels at Northampton Saints Rugby Club, making it one of the most sustainable and energy efficient major sports stadiums in the UK.

The market leading UBIX® Temporary Roofing System has been further enhanced with the introduction of a lightweight sheet which uses an innovative clamping system to eliminate the need for pre-formed pockets. The UBIX® Lightweight Sheet offers cost effective weather protection that doesn’t compromise on performance or safety.

Available in 60 metre full length rolls, the lightweight sheets can be supplied in widths of 2.57 metres and 3.07 metres – as well as other metric and imperial widths. Customers can order the entire 60 metre roll and cut it themselves as required, or they can specify the sheet lengths and COMBISAFE will pre-cut and concertina fold it ready to use. 

U Mole (a division of Vp plc) recently undertook responsibility for the rental dealership across the UK for Germany-based IBG Hydro-Tech GmbH, manufacturer of the HydroCut range of milling robots, cleaning and lining systems (www.ibg-hydro-tech.de). U Mole’s responsibility currently covers the range of HydroCut robotic systems. 

Leading developer of facade solutions, Carea, has launched a striking new range of double fitting cladding panels that bring texture and colour to building facades.

Part of the company’s Aquila range, the new panels are available in four different finishes – Carvi, Dune, Pixel and Smooth. They are also available in four new grey colour shades, to complement the existing 36 colours of the Aquila range.

Available in larger 600 x 1200mm sizes as well as the original Aquila sizes of 600 x 600mm, 600 x 300mm and 350 x 600mm, the extended Aquila range offers flexibility and versatility to specifiers, architects and contractors.

The Mayor’s Roads Task Force (RTF) today (10 July) set out a bold new vision for the future of London’s roads and streets, to ensure the capital can cope with major population growth, support jobs and thousands of new homes, while remaining one of the most attractive, vibrant, accessible and competitive world cities.

Permeable paving supplied by Brett Landscaping has provided an effective Sustainable Drainage Solution (SUDS) for a car park site in Cheltenham.

Delegates from local authorities, higher education, construction and property were able to learn about the capital investment plans of local authorities and the potential opportunities that they may bring at an event held at Nottingham Council House. 

Selco, the highly respected trade only builder’s merchants with branches throughout England and Wales, has purchased an individually designed Wash Rack cleaning system from the construction equipment manufacturer, Tower Light UK. The unit has been installed at the Selco Hire branches in Hanworth and Nottingham.

The Wash Rack is a self contained washing system designed to thoroughly clean a line of plant and machinery whilst protecting the wider environment from contaminates commonly found on construction equipment. It is swiftly installed on site or in a depot and can be made ready for use in just a few hours.

Mosscare Housing's Greenheys development in Moss Side, Manchester, has scooped the award for best residential scheme in the North West at the annual Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors awards.

The scheme beat off competition from a number of other housing associations and private developers to win the prestigious award. Designed by architects, the Bernard Taylor Partnership, it was developed by Mosscare Housing with Rowlinson Construction and employers' agents, Appleyard and Trew.

Construction has begun on the Bibliothèque Multimédia à Vocation Régionale (BMVR), a four-story, 13,000 square meter public library in the city of Caen. Completion is scheduled for early 2016.