A new study from Zurich Municipal has revealed 480 primary and secondary schools endured fires in 2019, a staggering 40 incidents every month. As a result, almost 20,000[i] school children have had their education impacted [read more…]
As the first coronavirus lockdown in March functioned as a precursor for the current housing sector slowdown, the industry continues to recover from the seven-week market shutdown – now overshadowed by the second national lockdown. [read more…]
Environmentally conscious building, also known as sustainable construction, is an innovative idea that introduces more environmentally, socially and economically aware construction methods. Here, NBS, the global integrated platform provider, delves deeper into just what ‘environmentally [read more…]
Construction is one of the many industries in the UK where traditional methods have been gradually replaced by more digital alternatives. With many reluctant to switch from pen to paper to digital apps, we explored [read more…]
Following the announcement of a £15m capital grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge to bring globally leading capacity to the Glass Futures’ Centre of Excellence in St Helens, [read more…]
Anglian Metal Deck (AMD), the recently acquired manufacturer of composite steel deck, has announced that it has rebranded to AMDECK™. As part of major investment to position the company as a leading provider of steel [read more…]
Launched at the start of the month to coincide with UK Construction Week (5th – 9th October), A. Perry‘s latest innovation, TENZ FROM PERRY, is already shaking up the wood screw market. With its patented [read more…]
Leading global provider of construction solutions, GCP Applied Technologies has invested in the creation of a bespoke technical service and research facility in Greater Manchester. Designed to support research and development of specialist concrete admixtures, [read more…]
Modular construction is by no means a new concept. Decades after the post-World War II pre-fabrication boom, coupled with the rise of digitalisation and new construction technologies, a new generation of modular buildings is disrupting [read more…]
Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Workplace & Facilities Framework – worth up to £1.1bn over a four-year period and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers. Designed [read more…]
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