A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy, Patrick Parsons, based on research with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to [read more…]
The construction industry is likely to face a number of challenges in the coming months, with changes to legislation expected and disruptions to materials and supply chains rife in 2021 set to continue, Geoff Smith, [read more…]
An electrode is essentially a coated metal wire. It should generally be made out of materials similar in nature and composition to the metal being welded, and there are a variety of factors that go [read more…]
With an ever-increasing checklist of requirements, UK builders have very exacting standards when sourcing the right materials for their project. Choosing panel products that satisfy building standards, have sound environmental credentials and are quick and [read more…]
Eng-weld knows that different projects require different methods and tools. In this way, welding different materials requires the choice of the right tools to get the desired results. Working with aluminium is difficult due to [read more…]
Consultants need to be prepared to have “early awkward honest conversations” with clients about realistic timescales and changeable costs for projects to help tackle material availability issues and lead in times. That’s according to property [read more…]
Bricks and roof tiles are in short supply with demand outstripping supply against a backdrop of rising inflation, the Construction Leadership Council, CLC, has warned. Imports of bricks from the EU and globally are set [read more…]
If you are considering the shading and privacy options for your windows and doors, integrated blinds could be the perfect solution. But how much do you know about this relatively new type of blinds and [read more…]
Following the announcement of a mandatory 30% cut in carbon for all new buildings, an industry expert is urging the construction industry to make appropriate considerations when enhancing building performance. The news from government, which [read more…]
With both the pandemic and Brexit hitting the construction industry hard, it’s no wonder the industry is facing challenges. Within the sector we can see the ongoing impact, including site build times and material and [read more…]
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