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…]
The automotive industry is synonymous with welding, every car made has welded parts, but now most of this welding is automated and done by high-tech welding machines. However, welding is still a critical skill for [read more…]
With the New Year just weeks away, here Des Duddy, the joint managing director at Protrade, gives his six predictions for what 2022 has to offer for the construction industry. All that has been spoken [read more…]
With less than six months to go until red diesel users will be charged the full fuel tax to reflect on the emissions they produce, the MHM Group is urging industry leaders to adopt the [read more…]
October saw vacancies in the construction industry reach almost 50,000, mirroring the UK-wide surge in unfilled roles across all sectors. In the wake of Covid and Brexit, the challenges of recruiting talent, whilst tackling skills [read more…]
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and the need to strengthen the response is now high on everyone’s global conscience. With this in mind, the construction industry needs to [read more…]
A major UK fuel supplier has raised concerns that many construction companies are unaware of imminent changes to how they can legally power plant and machinery. From 1st April 2022, the construction and road building [read more…]
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