Aarsleff Ground Engineering awarded the Piling for Phase Two of Segro Park RainhamSegro Park Rainham is set to be one of East London’s most
advanced industrial and warehouse developments. As part of the East Plus Scheme
to regenerate under-developed and brownfield sites, the park is expected to create
many new employment opportunities for local people across a broad rang…
Launch of new methodology offers joined-up approach to investigating damp in traditional buildings
Professional and heritage bodies are working together on a new blueprint to develop a best practice approach to investigating damp and excessive moisture in traditional properties.
The
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Historic England, Historic
Environment Scotland, and Cadw ,…
Quick guide to delivery, storage and installation of Trussed RaftersNew guidance
from the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is designed to reduce risk to
construction workers.
Improving
safety at height is vital so to help, the TRA has produced guidance on
delivery, storage and installation of trussed rafters.
Delivery
Planning is
essential when it comes to delivery of trusses.
LIVERPOOL WATERS WELCOMES START-UPS TO PRINCES DOCKLiverpool
Waters has welcomed two start-up business tenants to The Quay, Princes Dock,
with professional services firm, Odin Consulting and financial services
provider, Epic Finance, having recently moved into the city centre location.
For
Epic Finance, this move is a reflection of the newly launched firm’s success to
date, wit…
Two new CPDs focus on smart technologies and environmental changeArchitects
and specifiers of door hardware products can now benefit from two new
RIBA-approved CPDs on the Internet of Things (IoT) and ironmongery and the environment.
The new CPDs have been
created by the Guild
of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) for
delivery exclusively by GAI members across t…
Trio launches ‘Project Rescue’ to help clients avoid wasting money on property projectsTrio Maintenance Ltd., a property maintenance company working with
agents, housing associations, private landlords and hotels, has launched
‘Project Rescue’ a consultation service designed to help clients avoid wasting
money on property projects.
Sandro Heitor, co-founder of Trio,…
You Can Still Make A Killing From These ‘Dying’ TradesDespite the number of articles about the digitalisation of the workforce and the notion that old-school trades are dying out, if you are able to master the craft, these ancient trades are still a viable option to earn a decent living.
10 Of The Oldest Trades And Experienced Worker Salaries
1. Designer/Maker
Experienced…
GAI Education Awards show an industry facing a confident futureThe door and window hardware industry’s rising stars were celebrated this month at the 40th annual Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) Education Awards.
Held at the Royal Lancaster hotel, London, on November 7 2019, the awards celebrated the architectural ironmongery professionals who have achieved their GAI…
2019 brings milestone birthdays for GAP Hire Solutions and Kubota UK!2019 has seen Kubota UK turn 40, giving us a chance
to reflect on how the construction industry has witnessed significant change
over the last few decades; whether that be through technological innovation,
shifts in the economic climate or changes in how to hire the right skills. But
one of its oldest partners also has cause for…
Concrete Canvas used as part of improvement works for Scottish CanalsConcrete Canvas used as part
of improvement works for Scottish Canals
Earlier this year Mackenzie Construction
installed over 2000m2 of Concrete Canvas to provide an erosion
protection layer for an open canal, which is the only formal water supply to
the Union Canal which runs from Falkirk to Edinburgh. The Almond Feeder…