Ensuring access for all
GEZE UK’s popular RIBA-approved CPD Removing Barriers to Access has been completely revised and updated and includes new visuals and updates to regulation all in GEZE’s new branding. The CPD looks at why door [read more…]
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Demand for building materials set to continue thanks to construction ‘supercycle’
One of the leading construction companies in the UK says demand for building materials looks set to continue for some time as billions of dollars worldwide are pumped into infrastructure following the worst of the [read more…]
Bold expansion plans heralds structural team strengthening at Dice
East Midlands-based Dice, the multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that operates across the UK, has expanded its structural engineering team with a trio of new starters as it continues to undergo a period of strategic growth. Charlie Smith, [read more…]
Architects, contractors and consultants must meet expectations with healthy hotel design
As the hotel sector thrives amid the UK ‘staycation’ boom, a report has revealed opportunities for hotel design to include further wellbeing and comfort measures to meet changing expectations from prospective guests. This comes as [read more…]
Latest Constructive Voices podcast looking at climate change and the construction industry now available
In episode 9 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Pete The Builder talks to Steve Randall about climate change affects the construction industry and how you and your team can best deal with this huge issue. Skanska’s Director [read more…]
Sykes Pumps adds 150mm eco model to super silent range
Sykes Pumps, the pump hire specialist, has added the Super Wispaset 150 Eco to its range of diesel pumps, providing a credible performance, environmentally-friendly model that meets European Tier 5 emissions requirements for non-road engines. [read more…]
Key things to consider when choosing an ARC welder
Eng-Weld is well versed in the art of arc welding; a technique that is used for making durable connections between metal parts. By making use of a power supply to create an electric arc to [read more…]
Environment Agency issues warning over illegal plastic waste exports from construction sector
Businesses in the waste and construction industries must ensure they deal with waste plastic properly to stop illegal exports, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned. The warning comes as the Agency is increasingly aware of [read more…]
Construction industry survey reveals a lack of control over vehicle usage
New research released today (Tuesday 28th July) has revealed that construction managers are in the dark about how and when their company vehicles are being used, leading to vehicle theft and vehicle misuse. The research, which was undertaken by the fleet management software company for SMEs, Vimcar, found [read more…]
WernerCo enters new heights of tower safety
WernerCo is striving to lead the way and take major steps in the tower industry with the roll out of the new EN1004-1 product standards. The changes, which will ensure all mobile access towers comply [read more…]