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Now everyone knows the dangers that asbestos can cause, but once upon a time we were very ignorant to the harm long term exposure can have on our lungs. As time has passed and science has improved, we have learned from our naivety. But once upon a time asbestos was considered the best thing since sliced bread in the construction industry. So, it may have you wondering why it was used, and where abouts in your property asbestos may have once been present. In this blog we will detail the whens and whys, giving you the low down of what made asbestos the material that was first reached for when it came to property construction. What Makes It A Good Building Material? Asbestos has been used in …

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The effects of Covid-19 could bring out the benefits of alternative Space Heating solutions.

The latest Space Heating market report from AMA Research highlights the effects of both Covid-19 and the UK exit from the EU on this market. The market will be driven by increasing focus on legislation and environmental impacts and changes to the way we live and work moving into 2021.

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How Retaining Walls Work In Commercial Construction ProjectsRetaining walls for commercial properties are often constructed on a much larger scale since these types of projects are relatively bigger compared to simple landscaping walls. Having this in mind, you have to use proper retaining wall placement and construction methods.

Largely constructed for their aesthetic beauty, these walls ar…

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Top 6 Trend Predictions for the Bathroom in 2021Trend #1: Luxurious marble features having a moment

Why?Dominic Lees-Bell, Interior Design Specialist at Drench states: â€œAfter spending so much time inside this year, it’s no wonder Brits want to make their home a haven. So, we do expect in 2021 Brits will be making their home luxurious as possible, with marble in the bathroom being…

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Work begins on new business hub at Wirral WatersConstruction began this week on a new Grade A business hub located at No 1 Tower Road South at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters.

(Cllr Cherry Povall JP, Cllr Janette Williamson, James Whittaker Executive Development Director for Peel L&P, Cllr Anita Leech, and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at the ground breaking ceremony for hythe at Wirra…

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Bat’s the way to do it: How Aggregate Industries successfully rehomed rare bat species as part of quarry development

?        Aggregate Industries helps to protect two rare species of bat as part of quarry development

?        Project includes design and build of a compensatory roost to rehome bats from derelict bungalow ahead of demolition

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New energy platform set to revolutionise metering and billing of heat networks

A new smart energy app and portal that gives heat network customers greater control of their energy consumption and spend has today been launched by Vital Energi, helping service operators at one pilot project to reduce debt by 12.5% in under 6 months.

Named Glass, the software gives heat network users t…

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The Effects of Subsidence & How to Fix it

As a major, potentially serious problem, subsidence is something that every homeowner dreads. Whether you own a brand new, modern home or a traditional-style office building, subsidence can strike when you least expect it, and for a variety of reasons. From tree roots and hot weather to uneven ground and ill-prepared foundations, subsidence is…

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The Build to Rent sector set for growth

Purpose-built Build to Rent housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3 2020. This equates to only around 1% of total Private Residential Sector stock.

In Q1 2020, a large number of schemes completed, driving up the volume of operating units by 42% on Q1 2019, equating to an additional 13,000…

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Talented young development surveyor scoops national awardA talented Newcastle woman is building a successful career in the construction industry after winning the title of RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year.

Twenty-seven-year-old Pippa Heron, originally from Durham but living in Gosforth, scooped the prestigious national title in the project management category of the Young Surveyor of…

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