Simon Lloyd of Kiwa Building Products, outlines the importance of floor membranes in protecting buildings from water, sub-soil gases and harmful substances in the ground. The concrete ground floor of a building must be constructed to: [read more…]
Philip Munn, RSM VAT partner, explains how construction faces a perfect storm of VAT issues on 1st October unless HMRC responds to calls from the industry and RSM. The domestic reverse charge for the Construction [read more…]
National framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new charity to tackle head on the taboo of mental health in the construction industry. The fundraising Pagabo Foundation aims to raise the profile of mental health within [read more…]
A UK-based company that allows businesses to search, compare and book safety training courses online is expanding into the US. From today (Monday 2nd September) Easybook Training, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will open a new office [read more…]
Ibstock, a leading manufacturer of clay and concrete solutions for the built environment, is working in partnership with Birmingham City University’s (BCU) School of Architecture and Design to help inspire the next generation of industry [read more…]
One of the UK’s leading utility protection manufacturers has launched a pioneering solution to put damage prevention projects on the fast-track. Developed and manufactured by Centriforce, the all-new Stokbord® Drum is set to transform the [read more…]
While teachers and children enjoy the final days of summer, Sheffield’s expert roofer, Martin-Brooks, is busy filling classrooms across the north with the sounds of hard work. There has been no holiday for the specialist [read more…]
The construction industry can play its part in the battle to address climate change, by looking to the roof. Currently, around 10% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions are directly associated with construction*. Increased use [read more…]
The construction consultancy Rekan has completed the build of a multi-million pound state-of-the-art factory and head office facility near Andover, Hampshire, for the worldwide sweet bakery manufacturer Rich Products. The 8-acre development allows one of [read more…]
Businesses that provide construction services are urged to make themselves aware of changes to the way VAT is charged prior to the introduction of reverse VAT charging later this year. Changes to VAT charging are [read more…]
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