Aggregate Industries strengthens asphalt offering with quartet of new products
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has today launched four new products, further bolstering its asphalt offering.
The four asphalts – SuperLayer®, SuperPath, SuperSAMI and SuperCurve® – will give specifiers even more scope to find the perfect solution for their specific…
New LARGER Measurement Range for HBK Multicomponent Sensor MCS10
Darmstadt, November 2020
World leading sensor manufacturer Hottinger Brüel & Kjær has launched a new addition to its MCS10 Multicomponent Sensor line from HBM – MCS10-200.
As part of the well-known MCS10 series, this latest version features capacities double the size of the previous version, making it suitable for…
Construction output in Great Britain: September 2020, new orders and Construction Output Price Indices, July to September 2020
Main points:
Construction output grew by 2.9% in the month-on-month all work series in September 2020, driven by increases in both new work (2.7%) and repair and maintenance (3.4%); this is the fifth consecutive month of growth but the lowest rise in that time.T…
Topographical Surveys – Everything You Need To Know
What Is A Topographical Survey?
A topographical survey is a survey that accurately depicts the contours, elevations and boundaries of a development site, including both natural and manmade features such as the positioning of neighboring buildings, streams, trees and ponds.
It is an essential component to any project, allowing…
3 Things to Keep in Mind About Selecting the Right Plywood for Concrete Formwork
Impressive structures like the San Diego library can achieve such greatness because of expert concrete formwork. This formwork isn’t possible without the use of structural plywood forming panels.
Contractors must select plywood for concrete formwork from companies like Doka Formwork Plywood to see t…
What Is OSB Board Used ForMost people understand what plywood is and often opt for it for renovation and DIY projects, but do they really know more about OSB. What defines this board, and what is OSB used for? Should you opt for the OSB rather than plywood, or are these two types of sheet materials utilized in different projects altogether?
That is what we want to dive into this write-up.
Kick Start a Career in Construction – Aggregate Industries Launches its Kickstart Programme 2020Committed to supporting the government’s pledge to provide skills and training for young people, Aggregate Industries has launched its brand new Kickstart Programme 2020, having been approved as an official Kickstart Employer.
Under its Plan for Jobs launched in July, t…
What Hazardous Waste should you be Wary of in the Construction Industry?The presence of hazardous materials is something that can easily derail a construction project. This imposes a cost in terms of time and money, to be sure. But this cost can be limited with a little bit of advance planning, and insurance, and it’s nothing against the cost of failing to detect a hazard which later goes…
Areas we need ScaffoldingAt the very centre of building work is usually some form of scaffolding. Unless this has been erected, how can tradesmen possibly expect to complete their work based high above the ground? It’s needless to say that many houses, events and landmarks owe a lot to the scaffolding trade as it continues to provide the very platforms required to get projects over t…
The Best Ladders for StairsIf you’ve ever had to complete a job around the house that requires you to use a ladder on your stairs, maybe removing some wallpaper or hanging up Christmas lights, it’s safe to say the thought of falling and hurting yourself may have crossed your mind at least once or twice.
By doing so, you may feel as if you are taking your life into your own hands…