£636m Market Value – A 15% drop for Panelised Modular Building Systems
The panelised modular building systems market in the UK was worth £753m in 2019. It is worth noting that due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, AMA Research are forecasting that contractors’ output is expected to be down by 20% in 2020. As a result of this downward turn, the panelised…
4 Access Platforms that Secure Construction SafetyAccess platforms are important in ensuring the safety of construction and operational tasks at height. Lifts, access towers, and platforms are essential in ensuring optimum safety while working in elevated and high areas. You should have access to different kinds of access equipment to secure smooth and productive industrial work.
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How Sinker Electrical Discharge Machining Works
Sinker electrical discharge machining (SEDM) is the standard or basic method of metal removal. This kind of process is performed by repeating electrical discharges that happen between the workpiece and the cutting tool which is also called an electrode.
Electrical discharge machining services are very important in the production industry. They…
The UK’s Top 10 Most Common IndustriesRankIndustryNumber of Companies%of CompaniesPercentage change from 20191Professional, scientific & technical467,59517.01%-0.87%2Construction351,25012.77%2.19%3Business administration & support services235,7558.57%3.06%4Information & communication225,7458.21%-0.21%5Retail208,7957.59%0.02%6Arts, entertainment, recreation & other…
What is modular construction and is it the future of the construction industry?
The construction industry is under repair, and it is changing drastically. With housing demands continuously growing, the construction industry is facing some huge hurdles. One of the biggest challenges is that the once-efficient building methods won’t create structures quickly enough.
Construction…
Why the LEED Green Building Rating System Is Gaining Popularity
Green buildings aren’t a new concept, but the LEED rating system has shot to prominence over the past two decades to become a world-leading framework for measuring all aspects of a building’s performance—from construction through operation and even demolition. But what is this green building system and why has…
Reasons to Install a Conservatory Ahead of 2021
There are several excellent reasons to install a conservatory ahead of 2021. If cost is the factor that keeps you from building one, consider making it a DIY project. Doing it yourself is a tremendous money-saver. Whether you do it yourself or have one built by professionals, it’s the perfect time to have one installed.
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New guides launched to help specifiers navigate current industry issues
Three new guides have been published to make specifiers aware of the additional hardware considerations that are needed for projects with additional hygiene, sustainability and connectivity requirements.
The new guides have been launched by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) to ensure that anyone involved…
4 Reasons to Get a Cat Water Fountain for Your Pet
When you choose to adopt a cat, not only do you take on the responsibility of providing for it, but it becomes your duty to protect its health as well. Luckily we live in a modern age where there are so many accessories and items available for pets that can make the life of your cat better. While some of these items might not provide you valu…
Construction of Wirral Waters business hub nears with contractor appointmentGMI Construction has been appointed as the contractor for Peel L&P’s £7.7m state-of-the-art business hub at Wirral Waters.
The three-storey BREEAM Excellent-rated office complex, No 1 Tower Road South, will be the first speculative commercial office space to be built in Birkenhead for over a decade. T…