Sustainability
SPRING FAIR 2026: DAY THREE EXPLORES TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION AND PURPOSE-LED RETAIL
Spring Fair 2026 delivered a powerful statement of intent on day three, with a programme centred on Transformation & Innovation and Purpose & Planet – two themes shaping...
£3.6m Wastewater Network Upgrade underway in Bellaghy
NI Water has commenced a significant programme of work to upgrade the wastewater network in Bellaghy.
This major investment involves the installation of larger diameter...
Celebrating Heritage on World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world every year on 2 February, with this year’s theme shining a light on 'Wetlands and Traditional...
Housebuilding sector shows early signs of recovery as firms ramp up productivity and innovation...
The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report1 reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution, four in five businesses (83 per cent) operating...
SIKA SUPPLIES MATERIALS AND TRAINING SUPPORT FOR UK PRISON ROOFING COURSES, HELPING TACKLE INDUSTRY...
Sika's UK Roofing Division has partnered with training provider GLA Group, which delivers prison education programmes across the UK, to help tackle the national...
NEW ADVANCED TRAINING FACILITY OPENS TO UPSKILL HVAC INDUSTRY AND BOOST TRAINING EXCELLENCE
A new education facility today opens its doors to advance skills and knowledge across the UK heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.
The new...
Tobermore launches Create & Construct hard landscaping support service
Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market.
The...
urbanest appoints Gavin de Klerk as Head of Development
Leading central London student accommodation provider urbanest has announced the appointment of Gavin de Klerk as Head of Development, who joins the business with...
Mira Showers calls for Government to reflect consumer behaviour in Part G Consultation Response...
Real-life water usage must play a key role, says Mira Showers
Mira Showers, the UK’s leading manufacturer of shower solutions, is urging the Government to...
BRETT MARTIN helps Center Parcs in Cumbria make significant sustainability upgrade
Mallusk-headquartered Brett Martin has helped Center Parcs’ make a significant sustainability upgrade to its Whinfell Forest holiday village in Cumbria which is leading to...
Rotpunkt present 2026 Collection at KBB Birmingham
Having attended every show since 2014, Rotpunkt, leading manufacturer of climate friendly German fitted furniture returns to Kbb Birmingham as a show partner and exhibitor for the 12th consecutive...
NEW £6.8M ‘HOUSING FOR ALL’ DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN OMAGH
A new £6.8m housing development of 31 houses, apartments and a specially adapted bungalow, has been officially launched in Omagh by Arbour Housing.
The Mountjoy...
Warm Homes Plan: expert view on delivery and readiness
The government this week has released further detail on its Warm Homes Plan, with a renewed focus on insulation, energy efficiency and upgrading existing...
JCB TO HIGHLIGHT ZERO EMISSIONS SOLUTIONS AT EXEC HIRE SHOW
JCB will showcase its latest compact rental equipment at the 2026 Executive Hire Show – including a range of zero emissions models.
The stand will...
NI Water Launches Sewer Monsters Art Competition for Schools
NI Water has set a challenge for primary school pupils to use their strongest weapon – their imagination, to battle the stinky-est of monsters...
Warm Homes Plan deserves a warm reception
The Government has announced an expensive Warm Homes Plan, which enables a number of solutions to tackle fuel poverty and begin the transition to...
Warm Homes Plan- Policy must meaningfully incentivise landlords, offering low-interest loans is not enough.
“The Warm Homes Plan needs to ensure that landlords are not only referenced but meaningfully incentivised. Offering low-interest loans is not enough.”
In response to the Government...
Warm Homes Plan industry reaction – ‘The scrapping of EC04 created understandable uncertainty’
Following the release of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan, Stuart Hesk, an expert in heating and renewable energy solutions and Director of Heating, at Hewer Facilities...
Warm Homes Plan: the Institute for Human Rights and Business responds
Gordon Miller, UK Built Environment Programme Manager, the Institute for Human Rights and Business, said:
“The UK’s £15 billion ambition to retrofit millions of households...
Govt launches £15bn ‘Warm Homes Plan’
The UK Government has launched a £15bn ’Warm Homes Plan’ to help families benefit from solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and insulation.
There are three...
