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Mercedes-Benz: Carillion chooses Mercedes-Benz gritters to combat the ‘big freeze’
(11/01/2012)

New Mercedes-Benz gritters were pressed into action as temperatures dropped and winter began to bite, keeping traffic on the M40 motorway flowing smoothly and safely. Its previous experience of excellent reliability prompted highways contractor Carillion to invest in another 10 double-drive Axor 2629s, which were supplied by Wolverhampton dealer Midlands Truck & Van with support from Mercedes-Benz UK. Martin Saxton, Carillion’s National Transport Manager, said: “We used Mercedes-Benz truck... [more]

Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric calls for manufacturers to make renewable technology more readily accessible and easier to understand for building and home owners understand for building and home owners
(10/01/2012)

The company, which manufactures heat pumps, Photovoltaic systems, heat recovery ventilation and advanced air conditioning, will exhibit at the Ecobuild Show (20-22 March 2012, ExCel, London) several live products on its stand (S3410) to allow visitors to see the benefits and ease of use of currently available technologies. “The renewable sector in the UK is already very advanced and there are a host of products available right now that can help both new and existing buildings to benefit from... [more]

Miller Construction: "go ahead" for Next 2 Phases in Leicester BSF Programme for Miller Construction
(03/01/2012)

Miller Construction received the ‘go ahead’ as construction partner by Leicester City Council for phases 3 and 4 of the Leicester Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Programme, a total of 6 schools with a combined value of £43.9 million. Works are expected to commence on the first school in phase 3, Children’s Hospital School, in summer 2012 and works will begin on phase 4 in winter 2012. Chris Webster, Chief Executive, Miller Construction, said; “We are delighted to have been confirmed ... [more]

MTW Research: Underfloor Heating Market Growth Set for 2012
(19/12/2011)

A new report on the electric underfloor heating market from MTW Research suggests that growth will return to the industry in mid 2012, with real term rises from early 2013 as product development and volume demand stimulate sales in the sector, following a relatively lacklustre 2011. The research for the new report finds that whilst the market recovered somewhat in 2010, sales in 2011 have since suffered as a result of a decline in domestic refurbishment projects, declining consumer confiden... [more]

Marley Eternit: Marley Eternit fibre cement Profile 6 used for the roof of the new Hereford Livestock Market
(15/11/2011)

Steel sheets were originally chosen for Hereford market but this was changed to fibre cement because of concerns that reverberation and noise caused by wind, heavy rain and hail would distress the animals. The steel sheets would also have been susceptible to corrosion caused by heat and moisture from the animals’ slightly acidic breath, which condenses on the relatively cooler underside of the roof. Marley Eternit fibre cement Profile 6 has been used for the roof of the new £7m Hereford Live... [more]

Miller Construction: Miller Construction builds Rushey Mead School in Leicester
(11/11/2011)

The £16 million Rushey Mead School project in Leicester, due for completion in May 2013, involves remodelling and a major rebuild of the school campus. The new school, built on the existing playing fields, will benefit from 8,600 sq m of new build, a six court sports hall and enhanced teaching facilities. The new school being built by Miller Construction, as part of the Leicester BSF Programme, has taken a further step closer to completion, following a topping out ceremony to celebrate the p... [more]


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