Shell has launched Shell Tellus S4 VE, a new hydraulic fluid formulated with gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology and specifically designed for mobile hydraulics in construction. Not only does this product run cleaner than conventional mineral oils, [read more…]
The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has pledged its support to Mates in Mind, a charity committed to raising awareness, addressing the stigma of poor mental health and promoting positive mental wellbeing across workplaces. By [read more…]
Planning reforms are key to fixing the housing crisis, but more attention is needed on supporting local authorities to improve their ability to respond to planning demands, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) [read more…]
Pupils and staff have moved into a new school for children with autism which has been built and fitted out by Medlock FRB. The Bright Futures School at Greenfield in Oldham cost over £1m and [read more…]
As a business committed to helping create an environment which drives greater diversity and inclusion, Aggregate Industries recently held a series of ‘Women in Construction Micro-Learning Sessions’ on personal brand development to mark International Women’s [read more…]
Construction is still not a career choice amongst many young women and there are long-held perceptions of the industry being manual, male-orientated and extremely dirty. Wates Construction is working alongside asset manager and commercial property [read more…]
Pump hire specialist, Sykes Pumps, has enabled building materials supplier, CEMEX, to carry out business-critical maintenance at its Rugby cement plant thanks to a specialist B150 Bentonite pump. CEMEX’s Rugby plant produces cement for construction [read more…]
In the 12 months since Construction Industry News last caught up with Oktra, the office design and fit out specialist has not only enjoyed further commercial success, but has continued to attract an impressive amount [read more…]
Futurebuild 2020 came to a close yesterday (5th March) with a powerful call for industry to work together in order to tackle the climate emergency. With a central focus across the three days of the [read more…]
Work on phase two of Prime Point, a multi-million pound speculative industrial development in the Black Country, is on track, with the steelworks now erected and cladding being added. The development, which is being delivered [read more…]
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