UK Construction Blog

As Scotland moves towards further easing of restrictions, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued more timely guidance and sounded a cautionary note, urging the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families. The unique collaboration says the sector is “not out of the woods yet” and, Continue Reading

Complete Weed Control, the Carluke-based ground maintenance specialist business, has been appointed to play a vital role in managing one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management company’s habitat management plans.  FCC Environment operates a UK-wide range of waste management sites including material recycling facilities (MRF), energy from waste Continue Reading

Although they may both look the same, there is a big difference between a standard door and fire door. A fire door is an engineered safety device designed to protect property and save lives in a fire. However, many fire doors are poorly installed, it is only once a fire Continue Reading

In another encouraging sign that the electrical industry in Scotland is emerging stronger and more focused from the pandemic, the sector is expanding the remit and membership of its influential Local Authority Forum. Run by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, the ambitious recalibration to include housing associations, universities and NHS estates Continue Reading

Residential developer and contractor, Gracewood Construction, part of the Gracewood Group has appointed Jason Smith as its new Commercial Manager. Smith joins from Berkeley Homes and brings over 20 years’ experience in quantity surveying, management and commercial planning. He has worked with many of the national housebuilders including Bellway Homes, Continue Reading

When organizing a warehouse for an E-commerce business there are a few things to consider. A good set up will help increase productivity later and reduce the risk of accidents occurring. Here are some tips that could make the process easier.    Safety Electrical installations: Electrical systems should be considered Continue Reading

The UK suspended ceilings and partitioning systems market was worth an estimated £283m in 2020, having declined by an estimated 16% due to the impact of the pandemic. The overall market for suspended ceiling and partitioning products is relatively mature and primarily dependent on   construction and refurbishment activity in the Continue Reading

Originally posted: https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2021/5/16/warehouse-space-nears-capacity-as-businesses-stockpile-for-brexit When the Brexit transition period ends at midnight on 31st  December 2020, the UK will no longer be a part of the European Union Single Market and the Customs Union. Therefore, many businesses and retailers have been stockpiling goods ahead of the big breakaway in January. Businesses Continue Reading

The initial stage of a £19.95m project to construct a Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub and Family Learning Centre involving North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), BAM Construction and hub SouthWest, the public-private partnership of local authorities, and leading Tier 1 building contractors, was marked last week (Tuesday 6 July 2021) Continue Reading

Business entities and other organizations are turning to temporary buildings to help sort out their immediate space needs. In fact, temporary buildings have become popular to the extent that many insiders consider them to be the future of the modern construction industry. Organizations can opt to build permanent buildings or Continue Reading