7 BENEFITS OF HOLLOWCORE FLOORINGDue to their unique combination of durability and reduced weight, hollowcore floors are proving an excellent option for residential builds, be they houses, apartments or even care homes. Here we look at seven benefits of hollowcore flooring, and how the method counteracts some of the most common flooring issues in both the short and long term.
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Construction Talent Retention Scheme remains free to useThe Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has confirmed its continued commitment to supporting the Construction Talent Retention Scheme (CTRS) for the industry and is working with CITB and others to support its ongoing development, including a new ‘Talentview’ early careers offering to support the attraction of new talent…
Mistakes to avoid when building a house for the first time
Building a house for the first time can be a gruelling yet rewarding process. Whether you intend to live in it, rent it out or sell it on, you have the satisfaction of creating something that may stand for centuries, caters precisely to your tastes, and will enrich the lives of whoever goes on to live there.
However, building a…
Building Better Futures
Housebuilders are you ready? The Housebuilder Challenge is BACK! The days are getting longer, the first signs of spring are showing, and the outdoors is calling. It’s time to turn off your screens, escape the four walls of home working or the dust of the building site and dig out your walking boots. On Friday 9th July, the Housebuilder Challenge w…
What are aerated blocks used for?Aerated blocks are a type of innovative concrete blocks that contain more than 80 percent air. They are also called autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). Aerated concrete is a group of materials you would describe as lightweight concrete. Previously, lightweight concrete is an arbitrary term; however, aerated concrete blocks have numerous advantages, such as light,…
New report reveals the liquidation rate of businesses around the UK from the past yearNew report reveals there have been over 8,000 company insolvencies since March 2020Construction industry hit with the most company insolvencies since March 2020Report reveals the liquidation rate of businesses around the UKBusinesses in Yorkshire most likely to undergo an insolvency event
Business Rescu…
SPÄRKA ADDS SALESPERSON TO EXPANDING TEAM
SPÄRKA, a leading provider of high-quality architectural ironmongery and specialist supplier of fire-rated door hardware, has expanded further by appointing a sales representative into its team.
Jack Samples has joined the team as a Sales Development Representative to promote the full range of SPÄRKA products and develo…
New guide to conformity marking and third-party testing published by GAI and DHF
A new technical briefing has been launched to keep door hardware professionals at the forefront of changes to conformity marking.
The Guidance on conformity marking, third party testing, assessment and certification technical briefing, written by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and…
Which Noise Level Meter is right for your businessFor businesses today there is so much to think about when it comes to running a safe and efficient operation. For example, the hazard of excessive noise. It can do a lot of harm to a business in many ways if it’s not quickly addressed. It’s here that a noise level meter can be such a useful tool, but it’s hard to know whic…
Care Homes market suffer short term effect from Covid-19 pandemic
The care homes industry was hugely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic during 2020, with mortality rates disproportionately high amongst the care home population and the UK’s older age groups (those aged 70+). This led to a sharp drop in the care home population and hence occupancy levels during 2020.
Total car…