Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has been re-certified for another three years of ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), after being recognised for continually improving effectiveness and efficiencies across the business. ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised QMS standard which is designed to help business plan, monitor and manage Continue Reading
Choosing Professionals for Generator Services and Generator Repairs
If you operate an industry, a business, or a manufacturing firm, a power outage could create an inconvenience. Also, your family could face some difficulties when there is no power supply at home. Thus, having a solid generator set in your home or firm is a prime necessity. When you Continue Reading
Facilities Management Outsourcing market is estimated to have declined 6% due to Covid-19
In 2020, market value is projected to decrease by around 6%, largely due to Covid-19 and the lockdown measures introduced to attempt to halt its spread. Although FM contracts have continued to be issued within the last year, the UK economy is expected to take a severe hit, with budgets Continue Reading
4 Benefits of a CMMS on a Construction Site
Construction is one of the most complex industries regardless of the project’s scale or whether it is being undertaken by a large, medium or small enterprise. There are a lot of moving parts and dozens of processes and guidelines to be taken into account. The last thing a construction business Continue Reading
What to expect when a HSE inspector calls? Risk management expert Alcumus shares three critical factors for success
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