New Compound Mitre Saw with torque boost technology
HiKOKI Power Tools has added a new C3612DRA 36V 12″ Compound Mitre Saw to its range of cordless power tools. Engineered for precise cutting and working, the powerful and versatile Mitre Saw delivers accuracy and heightened productivity for a wide array of woodworking projects. Featuring HiKOKI’s torque boost technology, and compatible with Multi Volt Li-ion […]
Advanced fire protection in the heart of Birmingham
Fire protection products manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels and evacuation alert systems to a mixed-use development at the prestigious One Victoria Square, and adjoining One Swallow Street, as part of a major refurbishment to grade A specification. One Victoria Square fronts onto one of Birmingham’s most high profile and iconic squares and the […]
Balfour Beatty to build Scotland’s first net zero prison
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209 million HMP Highland in Inverness, Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service. Balfour Beatty was first appointed to deliver the pre-construction phase, including the design of HMP Highland, in 2022. This latest phase, valued at £119 million, will see the company progress […]
Competition winners receive handyman visits
The lucky winners of Carhartt’s ‘Win a Handyman’ competition have now got their man – and their household jobs sorted. Launched at the end of last year, and aimed at those hard workers who struggle to get on top of their ‘to do’ list and need some TLC of their own, over 10,000 entrants took […]
Bureau Veritas to provide EDGE green building certification
Coinciding with the first Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris in March, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Bureau Veritas as a Global Certification Provider for EDGE green building certification. EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) is an innovation of IFC that empowers emerging markets to scale up efficient buildings in a […]
Electricity project to accelerate decarbonisation of River Thames
An ambitious project is underway which could see a radical new relationship between Thames vessel operators and London’s electricity network. The Electric Thames project, a collaboration between UK Power Networks, LCP Delta, and Marine Zero, is assessing the viability of using electric vessels to feed stored electricity back into the capital’s energy network, accelerating the […]
New flat pack shelter for photovoltaic installations
Atkore, a global manufacturer of power and protection products, has launched the PVS Solar Shelter – a new flat pack shelter designed to protect photovoltaic equipment from the elements. The product has been designed to contribute to photovoltaic installations by allowing equipment to be safely installed outside, such as on rooftops or for mounting to […]
Johnson Controls recognised for its smart building management platform
Johnson Controls, an expert in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been named the overall leader for its smart building management platform in the ‘Smart Building Management Platforms’ competitive assessment that was conducted by ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm. Researchers assessed the Johnson Controls OpenBlue ecosystem of connected technologies and services, scoring it […]
NVC Lighting enhances its PRO range
As part of its commitment to bringing high performance and cost-effective commercial LED lighting innovations to the market, NVC Lighting has announced that it has recently enhanced its PRO range. The company says that its PRO range of innovations is proving popular with electrical contractors and installers thanks to its quality, performance and ease of […]
Heat Save helping to decarbonise social housing properties
British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, has helped Hillingdon Council decarbonise its social housing properties by providing energy efficient heat recovery ventilation for residents’ homes. Beginning in February 2022, the first phase of upgrades saw heat recovery ventilation installed in 150 properties. This is part of Hillingdon Council’s refurbishment roll-out through the government’s social housing decarbonisation programme, […]