In 2011, SPECIFIC was one of six UK Innovation and Knowledge Centres (IKCs) created by the UK Government. Nine years on, and countless projects and… Read More »£6m EU investment in SPECIFIC Innovation & Knowledge Centre recognises project’s success
SPECIFIC works with innovative companies with new-to-market technologies to help them gain valuable insights ahead of adoption by consumers and the construction sector.
SPECIFIC conducted thermographic surveys in order for the Port of Milford Haven’s to carry out improvements to the building fabric of two of their offices.
A solar tech lab at Swansea University has temporarily switched to producing 5000 litres of hand sanitiser a week, to help the NHS fight the Coronavirus outbreak.
SPECIFIC is committed to caring for the health and well-being of our staff and partners. Following guidance from Swansea University / UK Government, and to… Read More »Covid-19 Statement
Having been running for 3 years, the Energy Storage System (ESS) in The Active Classroom is now being renewed to meet fresh challenges such as new electric vehicle charging ports, Demand Side Response projects, and energy sharing with its sister building, The Active Office.
The UK has made significant progress in decarbonising the economy – overall emissions have fallen by 40% since 1990 and almost half our electricity came… Read More »Achieving Net Zero: An Issue for Government, Industry and Consumers.
Steel is the core product in manufacturing, national infrastructure and high-tech 21st century industries such as electric vehicles and Active Buildings. It is the most… Read More »Developing New Functional Coatings for 21st Century Steel
This series of articles is a partnership between SPECIFIC, SUNRISE and the Active Building Centre. Our projects work with academic, industry and community partners in… Read More »The Active Classroom: still providing insights and performing well…
SPECIFIC is working with Transport for Wales to design and test an active rail shelter – capable of generating enough energy to run essential services in a low carbon manner.