New ceiling construction details have been published which show fully tested solutions for fire safety in new homes with trussed rafter roofs. The new TRA guidance provides builders with design options to meet the fire resistance requirements for trussed rafter ceiling constructions in individual homes. When followed correctly, these construction Continue Reading
Getting the Best Boiler Installation in Edinburgh
For most homes in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, a boiler is a very important device. It is used to supply hot water which is needed for different activities that can include bathing, cooking, washing, cleaning, etc. It is most expedient to have during the cold winter days. You Continue Reading
Aggregate Industries Achieves International Sustainability Certification at its Super Quarry
Leading construction and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries has achieved international recognition from the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC), receiving a Gold Certificate, the highest standard for supply of aggregates, at Glensanda, the largest granite quarry in Europe, making the company the first in the UK to receive the global certification. The Continue Reading
The Key Principles of Foundation Waterproofing
When you think of renovating or building a house, waterproofing might not be high up on your agenda. But stop for a minute and consider that waterproofing is like a building’s envelope. It wraps around it, keeping it dry and forming a protective layer that prevents mould, cracks, structural damage Continue Reading
NEW LETTINGS FOR LIVERPOOL WATERS AT KING EDWARD TRIANGLE
Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters has welcomed two new customers to its King Edward Triangle site, demonstrating the versatility of the space available with recreational axe-throwing business, Hatchet Harry’s, and car hire service, Easirent recently moving into the city centre location. For Hatchet Harry’s, this space marks the organisation’s third venue Continue Reading
Get a Pipeline Leak Repair Company to Prevent Downtime
If you have a pipeline with a lot of issues, stopping your operations just to fix the problems can be costly. You might have to suspend work for some time until the leaks or clogs are repaired. As a result, money is going down the drain while the services are Continue Reading
Aggregate Industries Achieves International Certification in Health and Safety
13 July 2020 Leading construction and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries has achieved international certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI), receiving the ISO 45001 Standard in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, after demonstrating its company-wide commitment to proactively working to protect its employees. ISO 45001 is the world’s first Continue Reading
Construction Timesheets: Going Digital Key To Success
It’s not easy for construction companies to keep track of employees when they’re out on site or in the field. Work practices can be subject to manipulation and abuse, leaving a company out of control, so it’s vitally important that construction companies find a way of ensuring best practice when Continue Reading
New metal web joist guidance published for housebuilders
A new technical guide on metal web joists is being issued to housebuilders in the UK to showcase the flexibility and benefits of the product. Metal web joists are made from strength graded softwood chords joined with high strength engineered steel webs. They are structural components which can create floors, Continue Reading
Collaboration is key in successful early completion of M23 project
-laying a record breaking 52,000 tonnes on a smart motorway in one month- Through a number of evening and weekend closures and successful collaborative arrangements, leading construction and infrastructure player, Aggregate Industries completed the surfacing works ahead of schedule on the M23 smart motorway project, laying 52,000 tonnes of asphalt Continue Reading