How does hi vis workwear work?
If you regularly work on-site, then you’ll understand exactly why hi vis workwear is so important. Making sure you’re visible on an incredibly busy and noisy construction site really can mean the difference between safety and life-threatening injuries.
The combination of highly fluorescent material alongside reflective tape creates the optimum…
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED AT GAI
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has appointed Simon Forrester as its new Chief Executive.
Simon’s career began in the NHS, moving into senior management roles in professional institutions and trade associations more than 25 years ago. He has held leadership roles in the healthcare, business tourism, jewellery and construction…
Why Choose Marble Worktops Over Quartz Worktops
When it comes to the kitchen worktop, it can feel like there are endless choices. When you’ve gone through your own wants and needs, it can often come down to two simple options and quite often, we find people discussing the pros and cons of marble and quartz. Which one would be the best option? Today we’re looking at the benefits…
What are the requirements for a Loft Conversion?
Considering a loft conversion? Then it’s a good idea to find out every aspect of this type of home renovation, including the requirements needed to ensure you’re eligible for one in the first place.
Before you go full steam ahead, investing money into a loft conversion, it’s always a good idea to see if not only whether…
Benefits Of Stone Worktops
When it comes to kitchen worktops, stone is fast becoming one of the most popular materials out there. More and more people around the world are now abandoning the more traditional materials such as wood and laminate in favour of natural stone. Whether you’re looking for a completely raw natural stone such as marble or granite, or a more manufactured stone suc…
Aggregate Industries strengthens asphalt offering with quartet of new products
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has today launched four new products, further bolstering its asphalt offering.
The four asphalts – SuperLayer®, SuperPath, SuperSAMI and SuperCurve® – will give specifiers even more scope to find the perfect solution for their specific…
New LARGER Measurement Range for HBK Multicomponent Sensor MCS10
Darmstadt, November 2020
World leading sensor manufacturer Hottinger Brüel & Kjær has launched a new addition to its MCS10 Multicomponent Sensor line from HBM – MCS10-200.
As part of the well-known MCS10 series, this latest version features capacities double the size of the previous version, making it suitable for…
Construction output in Great Britain: September 2020, new orders and Construction Output Price Indices, July to September 2020
Main points:
Construction output grew by 2.9% in the month-on-month all work series in September 2020, driven by increases in both new work (2.7%) and repair and maintenance (3.4%); this is the fifth consecutive month of growth but the lowest rise in that time.T…
Topographical Surveys – Everything You Need To Know
What Is A Topographical Survey?
A topographical survey is a survey that accurately depicts the contours, elevations and boundaries of a development site, including both natural and manmade features such as the positioning of neighboring buildings, streams, trees and ponds.
It is an essential component to any project, allowing…
3 Things to Keep in Mind About Selecting the Right Plywood for Concrete Formwork
Impressive structures like the San Diego library can achieve such greatness because of expert concrete formwork. This formwork isn’t possible without the use of structural plywood forming panels.
Contractors must select plywood for concrete formwork from companies like Doka Formwork Plywood to see t…