It’s been four years since UK citizens voted on the referendum to withdraw from the European Union, but it’s finally becoming a reality. The UK Parliament formally ratified the withdrawal agreement on Jan. 31, and after a transition period that ends on Dec. 31, the UK will officially leave the Continue Reading
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How the Construction Industry Is Resuming Amid COVID-19
It’s fair to say that 2020 has so far been a very turbulent year for everyone on the planet. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our way of living has changed dramatically, and lockdown restrictions have halted the economy. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The construction industry was one Continue Reading
Aggregate Industries recognised for commitment to Armed Forces with MoD award
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has been given the prestigious Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence. The award acknowledges that Aggregate Industries treats members of the Armed Forces fairly as part of its recruitment policies. Aggregate industries also actively ensures its workforce is aware Continue Reading
New CPDs to address current specification issues faced by architects
Architects and specifiers can now access two new CPDs on door hardware, covering specification post-COVID and fire door installation. The new CPDs have been created by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) for delivery online or in person to architects via GAI members across the country. The ‘Ironmongery Specification in a Post-Pandemic World’ CPD Continue Reading
How the UK Construction Sector Can Rebound From COVID-19
As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease in the U.K., companies set their eyes on the task of rebuilding. While the economy as a whole suffered amid the outbreak, some industries, like construction, felt it more than others. In the wake of these changes, some wonder how the construction sector can Continue Reading
£5.4m Gosforth Regent Centre apartments set to complete ahead of schedule
Work on Kapex Construction largest contract win, the construction project is three months ahead of schedule and is due to complete in early 2021. Eldon House at Gosforth’s Regent Centre is undergoing a £5.37million transformation to redevelop the former vacant office building into 66 luxury apartments. Kapex Construction, part of Continue Reading
Errigal Invests in New Manufacturing Industrial Estate
10th August: Errigal Contracts has announced it has purchased a significant site in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, following three years of growth and international expansion across Europe. The company is investing £20m over the next three-year period towards the initial development of the 70-acre site, the former Enkalon industrial estate, Continue Reading
Aggregate Industries launches Innovative ProLay System
Leading construction and infrastructure player, Aggregate Industries has launched its new ProLay System™, a new generation of asphalts offering bespoke solutions tailored to the application, all under Aggregate Industries manufacture, supply and lay warranties. It will offer the latest industry-leading technology and data capture capabilities to drive project cost efficiencies Continue Reading
Construction and Building Professionals Now Have New Tool to Accurately CROSSWALK Real-Time Standards, Classifications for Greater Accuracy, Efficiency
CSI Unveils Revolutionary API, CROSSWALK to Boost Productivity for Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Owners in Each Stage of Project and Building Life Cycles Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners now have the digital productivity and accuracy tool that brings greater levels of efficiency to each stage of the project and Continue Reading
P. Airey Tail Lifts
“Why LOLER Is Especially Important in the Construction Industry“ If you work in the construction industry, then you will be aware of the various health and safety hazards that are ever present. It doesn’t matter how small or large a construction project is, it’s essential that steps are taken to Continue Reading