5 Things to Be Prepared for When Starting a Construction Business
When you’re considering starting your own construction company, there are a lot of steps that are similar to those involved in any startup. You’ll be thinking about how to manage early costs, how you can gain clients, what your staffing needs look like, and where you’ll work from. You might piece together a…
Construction Site Hazards: What are they and how to avoid themFor all the rules and regulations that are now in place, the construction sector is still one of the most dangerous in Ireland. Between 1989 and 2016, 338 fatal accidents were reported – more than one fifth of all work-related accidents, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Part of this is due to the unique and…
Top 5 Concrete Floor Problems And What To Do About Them
Out of all the materials used for flooring, concrete still remains one of the best flooring solutions. This is because concrete floors are highly durable, can be constructed fast enough, and are resistant to dampness. As such, you’ll find concrete floors used in industrial premises, like warehouses, data centers, factories,…
Simple Options to Weatherproof your Log Cabin
The rustic feel that comes with a natural log home is one top reason to live in a log cabin. It is crucial to weatherproof your log cabins and treat the wood. Protecting and maintaining your timber cabin is an easy job. But it’s often forgotten!
Timber maintenance is only one step you can take to protect your log home. This artic…
Major event to unlock the future of the door and window hardware industry
A major free virtual conference this week for all door and window professionals is set to explore the future for industry and architectural ironmongery, upcoming technical standards, product showcases and CPD, as well as unveiling the new logo, leadership and growth strategy for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers…
Plant Hire market impacted by Covid-19
The UK plant hire market declined significantly in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The fall in demand as well as fleet utilisation rates can be attributed to the overall fall in construction levels in the majority of end use sectors throughout the pandemic.
The UK plant hire market is diverse, with equipment ranging from excavators to lighting…
The Benefits of Using Acrylic SheetsAcrylic sheets can be used for a wide range of applications within a wide range of industries. From aviation and automotive to military and medical, acrylic is the preferred option for thousands of sectors across the globe. With an unparalleled level of quality and performance, read on to find out why you should choose acrylic sheets for your next…
The key differences between residential and commercial constructionResidential and commercial construction projects have numerous differences in tools, materials, purpose and functionality. The cost of commercial construction in comparison to residential is usually much higher and more likely to be publicly funded. While residential construction is often privately funded through capita…
Building a Safer Future Charter launches with first companies on way to becoming ‘Charter Champions’The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its ‘Charter Champion’ company initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change required to put building safety first.
Through robust self-assessment, benchmarking and independent verification,…
New guidance to help manage transition back to the workplaceThe “How Business Owners Can Use Partitioning and Ironmongery to Help Manage Social Distancing� guide, jointly produced by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and FIS, which represents the Finishes and Interior Sector, has been updated following changes to UK conformity marking.
Developed to help thos…