Why bifold doors should be your next home improvement projectThis time of year is a great one for anybody thinking of a new home improvement project. The kids are going back to school meaning they won’t be around to get in the way. The boiling hot summer days are behind us so you can work without fear of sunburn and heatstroke. The eight-week window of September and October will allow indoor…
Call made for door hardware experts’ input into building regulations consultationAfter recent UK Government investigations found that fire doors from five suppliers failed to meet even the minimum mandatory fire performance standard, door hardware experts are being urged to have their say in the consultation on the clarification of Approved Document B (ADB).
The Ministry of Housing,…
Five Benefits of Getting a Regular Window Cleaning ServiceProfessional window cleaners don’t often get the recognition they deserve for their work. People hear window cleaning and immediately associate it with something that can be done easily with minimal risks. But this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. There is a reason why window cleaning services are more critical than ever.
85% of construction industry would recommend a career in construction to young people – so what isn’t working?Survey identifies perception of industry as main challenge to attracting future workforce
16 August 2018: In response to survey results from the UK and Irish construction industries, the Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched the ‘Spotlight on…the next generation’…
Trade body reveals speaker line-up for structural waterproofing conferenceShared experiences of high-profile projects underground, technical insight and an overview of liabilities and responsibilities will all be featured at this year’s Property Care Association (PCA) structural waterproofing event.
The PCA’s third annual International Structural Waterproofing conference takes place at T…
MidKent College is encouraging more young women to study construction in a bid to boost numbers in the industry.MidKent College is encouraging more young women to study construction, in a bid to break down gender stereotypes and boost numbers joining the industry.
Figures show the number of females opting to learn about the profession at the College in both further and higher education sinc…
UK construction legal roundup — crucial info on 3 key issuesLegal developments affecting the construction industry can range from health and safety to data protection, fraud and immigration.
So it’s always wise to keep a keen eye on the latest test law and trending issues.
With that in mind, here’s a UK construction legal roundup with crucial info on three key issues.
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TIMCO EXTENDS QUALITY CONTROL FACILITIESTIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings and power tools accessories has extended its UK quality control facilities to meet the requirements of its growing product base and provide customers with product training and testing facilities.
The new QC facilities are part of TIMco’s latest investment in a new…
5 Reasons all Warehouses Need Quality LED lightingLED lighting is known to be one the most efficient lighting technologies. For today’s new-build warehouses, it would be unusual to consider fitting anything but LEDs given their long list of benefits when compared with halogen, metal halide, HPS (high pressure sodium) and other more traditional bulbs. However, not all LEDs are created equal. It…
The types of insurance that may be vital for your construction businessWhether you have just started a construction business or are preparing to do so, you could be brimming with optimism. After all, rising skills shortages in the UK construction sector, as reported by the Independent, have opened up fresh opportunities for people seeking construction jobs.
Still, none of this takes away from…