Before the outbreak of COVID-19, the prospect of an unexpected knock on the door by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector was enough to keep the most cautious employers on their toes. Amid the outbreak, a magnitude of new challenges must be considered and addressed. As the HSE continue Continue Reading
Construction makes urgent new year bid to recruit and retain talent
Industry vacancies bounce back, with available jobs 8% ahead of pre-pandemic levels 28,000 construction industry roles available Government-backed recruitment platform, the Construction Talent Retention Scheme, helps get candidates and employers matched online While a range of industries such as hospitality, leisure and retail continue to reel from the impact of Continue Reading
The Extra Green Mile – Aggregate Industries Completes UK’s First Carbon Neutral Pavement Scheme
? Innovative asphalt recycling generates landmark 43% carbon reductions on UK’s first carbon neutral pavement scheme ? Aggregate Industries team recommended an innovative Foamix approach to A590 M6 J36 to Brettarg Holt resurfacing project ? Scheme also used the recently launched SuperLow range of asphalts – the only Carbon Neutral asphalt available in Continue Reading
Contractor appointed for Northbank public realm works at Wirral Waters
The next stage of development of the Northbank neighbourhood at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters is set to proceed following the selection of Eric Wright Civil Engineering (EWCE) as the main contractor for extensive public realm infrastructure. The public realm works will support the delivery of the first stages of residential development at Continue Reading
20% drop in the roof covering market due to Covid 19
The effect of COVID-19 on the roofing market has been significant, with an estimated 20% decline in market value in 2020. Since 2015, demand for roof coverings has been supported by strong growth in housebuilding and domestic RMI, along with increased output in a number of commercial and industrial new build Continue Reading
Transformation unveiled as scaffolding comes down on £5.4m Gosforth Regent Centre apartments
A new look has been unveiled for a Newcastle former office block as scaffolding is removed by Kapex Construction. Eldon House at Gosforth’s Regent Centre is undergoing a £5.37million transformation to redevelop the former vacant office building into 66 luxury apartments. Construction work is three months ahead of schedule and Continue Reading
Aggregate Industries Appoints New Aggregates MD
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Andy Swinnerton as the new Managing Director of the firm’s Aggregates division. Andy will now join the Aggregate Industries’ Executive Committee and will be responsible for spearheading growth of the Aggregates business unit. Andy has more than 30 years of experience in the Continue Reading
MCR Gas Awarded Best in Class Start-Up Business by Made in Bury 2020 Awards
Manchester-based heating and plumbing company recognised for outstanding performance and quality MCR Gas, a leading Manchester heating and plumbing services provider, won the Best in Class Start-Up Business Award during the annual Made in Bury awards ceremony in late November. For eight years, The Made in Bury Business Awards have Continue Reading
The Ultimate Combination Ladder Guide
The perfect piece of equipment for any homeowner, DIY enthusiast and even a wide variety of tradespeople is a combination ladder. A combination ladder is a portable ladder, which can be converted into a step ladder, extension ladder and even a stairway and trestle ladder with the use of simple Continue Reading
New managing director appointed at Saint-Gobain Weber
Trust and collaboration are key to industry recovery says new managing director of Saint-Gobain Weber. Paul Lake joined Weber during one of the most disruptive years for construction. Given the impact of coronavirus, the UK’s exit from the EU and a raft of regulatory changes to tackle issues such as fire Continue Reading