HLM’s Emergency Services Design Expertise Brought to Life as Ground Broken at Crowthorne Community Fire StationHLM, a leading design and architecture practice
with studios in Belfast, has embarked upon a new project with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
(RBFRS).
Group shot in front of Crowthorne fires station, , Crowthorne, 9th May 2019
An impressive ground breaking ceremony at…
POWER PARTNERSHIP SETS OUT TO TACKLE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CRISIS IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGIONNorth
West construction businesses working on the Paddington Village development
join forces to buck the national skills shortage trend
Young
people challenged to come up with solutions to attract others into
construction sector
Award-winning
programme helping to bridge t…
Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturersIn the face of
Brexit and other challenges this year, leading trussed rafter manufacturers and
timber engineering firms learned to tackle fear like a Marine Commando, at a
high energy AGM and conference for the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) on 2
May.
More than 70
directors and business leaders within the sector met in Warrington…
Can Your Business Afford To Ignore Mental Health In The Workplace?Mental health issues now affect 1 in 6 UK workers.91 million workdays are lost in the UK due to symptoms of mental health problems.The cost to employers is approx. £34.9 billion each year.This equals £1,300 for every employee in the UK workforce.The Department of Work and Pensions estimates that around 300,000 people with a…
How Britain Could Benefit from Building UpwardsHow Britain
Could Benefit from Building Upwards
It
could boost the productivity of the UK’s construction sector by 50%
– rooftop homes use the modular housing method, where workers only need to
be semi-skilled. It’s, therefore, easier to train staff, the hiring
process is easier, and it helps overcome the industry’s…
Connecting communities at WoodFest ReadingWoodFest
is coming to Reading following the recent success in Newcastle and Sheffield.
The event takes place throughout May, June and July with a focus on the social
impact of housing, custom build, connecting communities, local timber and
healthy building products.
The
programme features a collection of seminars, exhibitions and tours celebrating
t…
HLM Completes Powell Hall Student Accommodation at The University of St AndrewsLeading
design and architecture practice, HLM, recently completed the delivery of the
new Powell Hall student accommodation within The University of St Andrews North
Haugh Campus.
Named
after the American professional golfer Renee Powell, the new hall provides 205
modern student bedrooms alongside high quality…
How to identify energy efficient bi-fold doorsBi-fold doors are increasing in popularity,
with the market expected to grow by 7% year on year. Their aesthetically
pleasing modern design lightens up a room, creating an enviable inside and
outside space. The installation of bi-folds also has the power to increase a
property’s value by as much as 10% – it’s no surprise they’re so sought…
Considerate Constructors Scheme expands to offer registration to professional servicesProfessional
service organisations can now demonstrate their considerate credentials
20 May 2019: The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the
organisation established to improve the image of construction – has expanded to
offer professional service organisations the opportunity to register with the
Scheme.
Industry reactive: the steel industry could make 24,000 workers redundantFollowing
the news that the steel industry in the UK needs to find a £30m cash injection
or it’s likely to face administration, potentially affecting 24,000 jobs
through Scunthorpe steelworks and its supply chain, Dilusha Hettiralalage,
Consumer Savings Expert at www.Codes.co.uk, commented:
“The
issues with the st…