FCC Environment appoints Complete Weed Control to manage and maintain the environment around five of its Scottish waste recycling plants
Complete Weed Control, the Carluke-based ground maintenance specialist business, has been appointed to play a vital role in managing one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management company’s habitat management plans.
FCC…
What makes a fire door a fire door?Although they may both look the same, there is a big difference between a standard door and fire door.
A fire door is an engineered safety device designed to protect property and save lives in a fire.
However, many fire doors are poorly installed, it is only once a fire has broken out that we see the consequences of poor workmanship.
However, most fir…
SELECT widens its influence among key stakeholders with substantial expansion of Local Authority ForumIn another encouraging sign that the electrical industry in Scotland is emerging stronger and more focused from the pandemic, the sector is expanding the remit and membership of its influential Local Authority Forum.
Run by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association,…
Gracewood Construction appoints new Commercial Manager from Berkeley HomesResidential developer and contractor, Gracewood Construction, part of the Gracewood Group has appointed Jason Smith as its new Commercial Manager.
Smith joins from Berkeley Homes and brings over 20 years’ experience in quantity surveying, management and commercial planning. He has worked with many of the nationa…
The Best Tips to Set Up an E-commerce WarehouseWhen organizing a warehouse for an E-commerce business there are a few things to consider. A good set up will help increase productivity later and reduce the risk of accidents occurring. Here are some tips that could make the process easier.
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Electrical installations: Electrical systems should be considered early on and need to b…
16% decline in Suspended Ceilings and Partitioning Market due to Covid-19
The UK suspended ceilings and partitioning systems market was worth an estimated £283m in 2020, having declined by an estimated 16% due to the impact of the pandemic. The overall market for suspended ceiling and partitioning products is relatively mature and primarily dependent on construction and refurbishment…
Warehouse Space nears capacity as businesses stockpile for BrexitOriginally posted: https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2021/5/16/warehouse-space-nears-capacity-as-businesses-stockpile-for-brexit
When the Brexit transition period ends at midnight on 31st December 2020, the UK will no longer be a part of the European Union Single Market and the Customs Union. Therefore, many businesses…
Three new education projects worth £60m spearheaded by hub South West on behalf of North Lanarkshire CouncilThe initial stage of a £19.95m project to construct a Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub and Family Learning Centre involving North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), BAM Construction and hub SouthWest, the public-private partnership of local authorities, and leading Tier 1…
Ultimate Guide on Planning for Temporary BuildingsBusiness entities and other organizations are turning to temporary buildings to help sort out their immediate space needs. In fact, temporary buildings have become popular to the extent that many insiders consider them to be the future of the modern construction industry. Organizations can opt to build permanent buildings or temporary structures,…
RMI Contractor’s output down due to Covid-19 pandemic
RMI contractors’ output in 2020 fell due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. While most social housing providers have been able to maintain essential responsive repair services, the provision of planned maintenance has been impacted.
Capitalised RMI expenditure for the year was £1.6bn, against a £2.4bn forecast…