Types of Commercial and Industrial FencingSecurity fencing is understandably a very important consideration for any property, whether it’s a commercial or industrial one. This is why it’s a good idea to be aware of your options and understand the pros and cons of each fencing type. That way if you find yourself in charge of the decision-making process around fencing, you’…
£5.4m Gosforth Regent Centre apartments set to complete ahead of scheduleWork on Kapex Construction largest contract win, the construction project is three months ahead of schedule and is due to complete in early 2021.
Eldon House at Gosforth’s Regent Centre is undergoing a £5.37million transformation to redevelop the former vacant office building into 66 luxury…
Errigal Invests in New Manufacturing Industrial Estate10th August: Errigal Contracts has announced it has purchased a significant site in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, following three years of growth and international expansion across Europe.
The company is investing £20m over the next three-year period towards the initial development of the 70-acre site, the former Enkalon industria…
Aggregate Industries launches Innovative ProLay SystemLeading construction and infrastructure player, Aggregate Industries has launched its new ProLay System, a new generation of asphalts offering bespoke solutions tailored to the application, all under Aggregate Industries manufacture, supply and lay warranties. It will offer the latest industry-leading technology and data capture capabilities…
The Importance Of Waterproofing Testing and Inspection Report
Improper waterproofing in wet areas of the house is one of the most common mistakes made during construction. Even small human errors can cause a huge issue once the entire house or building is constructed.
The damage caused due to bad water leakage cannot be seen immediately because the waterproof membranes are hidden behind t…
“Why LOLER Is Especially Important in the Construction Industry“ If you work in the construction industry, then you will be aware of the various health and safety hazards that are ever present. It doesn’t matter how small or large a construction project is, it’s essential that steps are taken to safeguard the health of anyone within the area. Parts of this are regulated under the Health and Safety at Work Act and a sub-section of this comes under what is called LOLER. When it comes to LOLER, these are few companies with more extensive knowledge of the regulations than P. Airey Tail Lifts. Based in the North West of England, P. Airey is a sales and repairs business that …
What Does Structural Warranty Cover?The term “structural warrantyâ€� gets thrown around a lot these days, and many see it as an essential form of insurance for both general builds and self-build projects. But what does it actually cover? To keep it brief to start with, a structural warranty contains insurance cover for the structure of your property. It sounds simple, but…
Construction and Building Professionals Now Have New Tool to Accurately CROSSWALK Real-Time Standards, Classifications for Greater Accuracy, EfficiencyCSI Unveils Revolutionary API, CROSSWALKSM to Boost Productivity for Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Owners in Each Stage of
Project and Building Life Cycles
Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners now have t…
CSI Unveils Revolutionary API, CROSSWALKSM to Boost Productivity for Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Owners in Each Stage of Project and Building Life Cycles Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners now have the digital productivity and accuracy tool that brings greater levels of efficiency to each stage of the project and building life cycle. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), a national association dedicated to improving the communication of construction information, today unveils CROSSWALK (www.crosswalk.biz). CROSSWALK augments the design and construction process by enabling construction technology platforms to connect through an Application Programming Interface (API). This API connects to and curates versions of CSI’s MasterFormat®, Uniformat®, and OmniClass® construction information classifications and standards that span decades. Designed to be used …
New fire safety guidance for trussed rafter ceiling constructions
New ceiling construction details have been published which show fully tested solutions for fire safety in new homes with trussed rafter roofs.
The new TRA guidance provides builders with design options to meet the fire resistance requirements for trussed rafter ceiling constructions in individual homes. When followed…