Some of the most unusual bridges in the worldIn our every day lives – particularly as commuters – we
probably cross a number of bridges every day.
But there are some bridges in the world that are far more
exciting than others. From a bridge that the Devil himself is said to have
helped build, to a bridge that curls up, structure
analysis software providers Oasys cast an eye over some of…
Stunning glass door hardware wins innovation awardA minimalist hardware system for glass
doors has taken top prize at the biennial Architectural Ironmongery
Specification Awards, organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in association with the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The TECTUS glass hardware system,
created by Simonswerk, has been designed to maximis…
HMRC Cracks Down on Receipt ScamA recent investigation by the BBC has found there’s a
booming “rogue trader” business in selling fake receipts. Tens of thousands of
pounds’ worth of these false documents are changing hands in construction right
now, costing HMRC thousands and risking serious trouble for people using them.
According to HMRC figures, about £1 goes missing for every
£17…
TIMco TO SHOWCASE LATEST ADDITIONS TO PRODUCT PORTFOLIO AT NMBS SHOWTIMco, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing
wholesalers to the construction industry, will be showcasing the latest
additions to their expanding product portfolio as well as unveiling their
complete set of specialist product guides at the NMBS Show at the Ricoh Arena,
Coventry on 10th April 2019 at stands 265, 266 and…
Adare Manor takes top prize in architectural ironmongery awardsAn
18th century manor house in Ireland has been announced as the global
‘winner of winners’ in the biennial Architectural Ironmongery Specification
Awards, organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in association with the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The
Adare
Manor Hotel and Golf Resort
is a…
How an Efficient Building Envelope Saves Energy
Energy efficiency measures for buildings often focus on equipment upgrades and automatic controls. However, the building envelope design also has a significant impact on energy performance. Even if heating and cooling systems use the most efficient equipment in the market, deficient insulation and air leaks will increase energy expenses.
An…
Aarsleff Ground Engineering latest member to join ASUCAarsleff
Ground Engineering are proud to have become official members of ASUC, the
Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors. ASUC’s activities are
focused around key domestic techniques and practises including subsidence
repair and underpinning, retrofit basement construction, engineered foundation
solutions and mini piling…
Caddick Construction lays foundations for building a healthy and happy workforce – thanks to hero partnershipCaddick
Construction has agreed a partnership with health and wellness provider hero
which will see all of its 140 employees benefit from a tailored health and
wellbeing programme.
The bespoke
wellbeing package covers both mental and physical health and includes
one-to-one healt…
B&K restarts stalled Leeds hotel projectBowmer & Kirkland has restarted work on the stalled Hilton hotel project that stopped midway through construction with the collapse of builder GB Building Solutions three years ago.
The half-finished scheme has been redesigned by developer Select Property, which will invest £56m to turn the site into 273 student flats, under its Vita Student…
Union demands direct employment on HS2Unite is calling for all HS2 workers to be directly employed and an end to using payroll and umbrella companies on the project.
Unite kicked-off its campaign with a demo outside the offices of the Costain-Skanska Joint Venture
The union staged a demonstration yesterday outside the headquarters of Costain-Skanska Joint Venture (CSjv), who ar…