by CraigMorley | Mar 30, 2023 | News
Researchers have discovered a potential replacement for steel rebar that utilizes hemp and thermoplastics. Despite its widespread use for supporting concrete structures, steel rebar can shorten the lifespan of those structures because of its susceptibility to rust....
by Steve Green | Feb 27, 2023 | News
Whilst it may sound strange to talk about mushrooms and construction in the same sentence, the future of our structures could absolutely lie with fungus. Mycelium is a rapid-growing, root-like network of fibres that is making waves across many industries and, indeed,...
by Steve Green | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Brightech Construction Ltd is a proud member of the Good Business Charter (GBC) alongside companies such as Aviva, Capita and Eversheds Sutherland. The GBC is an accreditation that businesses can earn to demonstrate their commitment to ethical and responsible business...
by Steve Green | Mar 28, 2022 | News
The UK Government’s Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) that provides up to £350 towards the installation of an EV charge point on residential homes will no longer be available for a large portion of homeowners. After 31st March 2022, homeowners “who...
by Steve Green | Mar 27, 2022 | News
As announced in the Spring Statement 2022, the government initiative which sees reduced VAT costs on “energy efficient” installations will be reduced further, from the current five percent, to zero. The cut will help make switching to these products more affordable...
by Steve Green | Mar 23, 2022 | News
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will kick off in April 2022 aiming to provide financial relief in the form of grants to homeowners in England and Wales towards the cost of installing a heat pump. It will run until 2025 and “be open to domestic and small non-domestic...
