College’s timber talent given safety briefing on roof constructionThe next generation of timber industry
professionals were provided with a vital briefing on safety and quality issues
in trussed rafter roof construction at the first Talking Timber event held at
Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group this month.
With the UK construction industry facing
serious skills shortages, t…
5 versatile products that materialise architectural visionsIconic buildings are
brought to life by an amazing alchemical mixture of inspiration, intelligence,
persuasion, practicality and precise project management.
But they would never move
from drawing board sketches to brick and mortar edifices without the products
that provide structural integrity and distinct stylistic flair.
With that…
Glasgow city centre hotel approved at £25mDeveloper Caledonia Property has gained planning for a £25m hotel and retail scheme at Trongate in Glasgow city centre.
Much-needed hotel to be built in the heart of the historic Merchant City
Designed by Mosaic Architecture, the 12-storey building project will provide 157 bedrooms, a bar/restaurant and roof terrace affording excellent…
3 ways to promote your construction firm onlineThe rise of digital has dissolved
location-based barriers for construction firms, providing ample opportunities
for reaching a much wider clientele.
But with any man and his dog able
to set up a website or listing for their construction firm, just how do you
ensure that yours is top of the list when people are searching for and
shortlisting…
Encouraging Diversity and Equality in Trade RolesIn just 35 years, society has changed in so many ways. Sky News noted that, back in 1984, 42 per cent of people felt that men ought to be the breadwinners and women ought to be the homemakers. But 35 years later, only eight per cent of people still agreed with this idea.
Gender is only a small part of diversity and equality issues, of course.
Bouygues bans small angle grinders from all sites
Bouygues has banned small diameter angle grinders from all of its sites in a bid to cut down on accidents.
The contracting giant is now working on a safer angle grinder with German power tool specialist Fein which will be introduced on sites next year.
The current Bouygues site ban applies to all angle grinders with a diameter of less…
Minor Home Improvements That Make A Major DifferenceWe all want to make our homes as
comfortable and attractive as possible – it makes them more pleasant to live in
and more profitable when it’s time to pack up and move onwards and upwards.
But if you don’t have the wherewithal or
skills to undertake a major refurbishment project like a full-blown two room
extension or…
WoodFest comes to CardiffWoodFest Cardiff is coming to Wales to celebrate how the
country is using wood in design and construction.
Taking place
between February and May and featuring a variety of events, WoodFest Cardiff
will focus on low carbon housing, connecting communities, local timber and
healthy building products. It is organised by the UK timber industry’s
campaign, Wood for…
Cheaper adjudication to resolve smaller dispute claimsAÂ new low-cost model for adjudication is to be rolled out next month clearing the way for smaller firms to resolve low-value disputes.
Presently adjudication can cost upwards of £35,000 making it unaffordable to challenge claims of this order.
The new model adjudication being launched by professional body, the Construction Industry…
Demolition worker killed by exploding fuel tankTwo demolition contractors have been fined a total of £66,000 after a worker was killed in an explosion on a north London site in March 2017.
An HSE picture of the accident scene
Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 16 March 2017, 54-year-old Stephen Hampton, working at a site on Swains Lane in Camden was killed when an…