Construction buyers report slow start to 2019Construction buyers have reported a slow start to the new year with business growth slowing to its lowest level for ten months in January.
The latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index dropped to 50.6 in January, from 52.8 in December.
Residential work was the strongest performing area, although the latest expansion was only…
3 Essential Considerations For A Seamless En-Suite Renovation3 Essential Considerations For A Seamless En-Suite
Renovation
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En-suite bathrooms have become a popular renovation choice
for homeowners across the nation – adding grandeur, convenience and value to
homes in one fell swoop, it’s not hard to see why.
However, there are a number of complexities associated
with this ty…
Aarsleff Ground Engineering take learning outside the ‘classroom’ with trip to local mineAs a member
of the British Drilling Association (BDA) Aarsleff Ground Engineering has now
been involved in some major drilling & grouting shallow mine working
schemes and with more on the horizon,
the company decided to take learning outside of the ‘classroom’ and visit
an authentic Yorkshire coa…
New timber design publication to launch at FuturebuildA
new publication focussing on collaboration in the design of innovative timber
buildings is to be launched at Futurebuild this March.
‘Timber
Design Pioneers’ is published by TRADA (Timber Research and Development
Association) and supported by the timber industry’s campaign, Wood for Good.
The launch will take place on Wood for…
Timber tops the agenda for WoodFest SheffieldWoodFest comes to Sheffield in
February with a focus on health and wellbeing, low carbon, circular economy,
building performance, offsite construction and modular design.
The
month-long event will feature wood in design and construction throughout
Sheffield and Yorkshire. The programme includes an exciting line-up of events,
seminars, exhibitions…
Extra Considerations to Make When Designing a High Rise BuildingHigh rise buildings are increasingly common because of the demand for high-density development. They allow people to live and work in close proximity to amenities. However, there are extra considerations to make when designing a high rise building that one doesn’t have to deal with when designing suburban homes and two-story offic…
SD Sealants’ tiling division awarded prestigious £250k contractSD Sealants’ tiling department has
won a highly sought-after contract worth a quarter of a million pounds in
Gloucestershire.
The 59 Lansdown project, which is
being built by CALA Homes, is a brand-new residential development in Cheltenham
Spa, Gloucestershire.
SD Sealants will be carrying out
extensive tiling work…
5 safety considerations for your construction site in winter
Kelly Friel is a
Digital Product Manager with Zoro, a leading retailer of tools and
PPE for trade. In this blog post, she shares her insider knowledge for keeping
your construction site safe and your employees comfortable through the winter.
Construction sites can be hazardous places at the best of
times, but when the temperatur…
Specialist contractor Aarsleff expands its ground engineering operationsAarsleff
Ground Engineering has expanded its portfolio of specialist retaining wall
solutions to now offer VDW, Secant and Contiguous pile walls. The expansion
into new techniques, alongside the investment of a new rig, will allow the
company to take on more challenging work and enter into previously untapped…
Signs your home isn’t properly insulatedHave you started to
notice a chill in the air, and not just when you’re outside? While this isn’t
concrete proof that your home isn’t properly insulated, it’s certainly an
indication that something may be amiss. Remember the ‘Beast from the East’,
early last year? Well, it’s
blustering its way back in 2019 – so, if you have any concerns…