Construction makes urgent new year bid to recruit and retain talentIndustry vacancies bounce back, with available jobs 8% ahead of pre-pandemic levels28,000 construction industry roles availableGovernment-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 reta…
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…
Contractor appointed for Northbank public realm works at Wirral WatersThe 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…
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 & refurbishment markets. Growth in the overall market for roof covering reached c. £1.1bn in 2019. Key areas for this growth came from housing, office, schools and leisure. However, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the industry. In the public sector, capital budgets remain tight, but spending on construction in sectors such as health and education had been increasing before the pandemic, and which are forecast to pick up again post-COVID…
Transformation unveiled as scaffolding comes down on £5.4m Gosforth Regent Centre apartmentsA 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…
Aggregate Industries Appoints New Aggregates MDLeading 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…
MCR Gas Awarded Best in Class Start-Up Business by Made in Bury 2020 AwardsManchester-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…
The Ultimate Combination Ladder GuideThe 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 mechanisms.
It can be a challenging task when buying a…
New managing director appointed at Saint-Gobain WeberTrust 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 safety and sustainability,…
STUDENTS AT THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE TO WORK ON £33M BOOTLE REGENERATION
Students at The City of Liverpool College are set to work with social enterprise SAFE Regeneration, on its plans for a £33 million neighbourhood in Bootle.
SAFE Regeneration, a community social enterprise and arts organisation, plans to transform a six-acre area in Bootle next to the Leeds and Liverpoo…