Before you decide whether or not carpet tiles are right for you and your home, you need to know important things about it first. First, it’s important to realize the fact that this type of flooring can be both durable and beautiful at the same time. This article will help Continue Reading
Speedy screeds: 72-hour turnaround to deliver new operating theatres
As part of a large scale refurbishment programme, the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has upgraded the operating theatres at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The trust wanted to completely overhaul parts of the hospital to make space for new, state-of-the-art operating facilities. The complex renovation work was split into four Continue Reading
A World First for Construction As Aggregate Industries’ Parent Company LafargeHolcim Commits To Net Zero Pledge
Reflecting its commitment to taking concrete action on climate change, LafargeHolcim, the parent company behind Aggregate Industries, has become the world’s first building materials supplier to commit to hitting net zero emissions by 2050. The significant announcement sees LafargeHolcim become the first company of its kind to join the Science Continue Reading
Choosing a Perfect Office Fit Out
Whether your team has grown or you’re simply moving to another location, you’ve decided to have an office fit out. Congrats, this is a big decision. But it’s only the beginning of the process. Next, you’ve got to consider what functionalities you need, what could make your employees more productive, Continue Reading
10 Ways to Create a More Energy-Efficient Home
Energy-efficiency is a major concern for homeowners, businesses, and governments alike. The UK government’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is being worked toward via a raft of initiatives. In Wales, the Innovative Housing Programme recently granted £9.5 million to retrofit 1,000 homes owned by social landlords and councils. Continue Reading
How to Maximize Environmental Efficiency in Residential Construction
For homeowners, energy costs remain a source of significant concern. A lack of efficiency in energy consumption is not only bad for the environment, it can become a creeping cost factor that increases over the years. In a bid to minimize energy costs, many homeowners engage in standard energy-saving behaviors, Continue Reading
10 Worst Construction Pitfalls to Avoid
Mistakes made at any point during a construction project can have significant impacts. Some, however, can be much more severe than others and may result in a project going over its estimate or failing altogether. Fortunately, if you know common construction mistakes, you can more effectively anticipate and avoid them. Continue Reading
Reasons to Buy Used Forklifts for the Construction Industry
The construction industry is full of heavy work, that is for sure. It is also prone to accidents that can result in damaged equipment. With equipment in the construction industry being so highly priced, it is no wonder builders and other tradesmen dread buying new. This is especially the case Continue Reading
Funding secured for new Grade A flexible workspace at Wirral Waters
Peel L&P, with support from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the Merseyside Pension Fund has secured a funding deal that will create up to 113 new jobs in a 34,000 sq ft Grade A office development on a key site in Wirral Waters. The £7.7m No.1 Tower Road South Continue Reading
New timber industry campaign to reduce CO2 in construction
The construction industry is being urged to use more timber to meet the UK’s net zero target. The Wood CO2ts less campaign aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainably managed forests is one of the simplest ways to help reduce carbon emissions. Members of Continue Reading