2019 brings milestone birthdays for GAP Hire Solutions and Kubota UK!2019 has seen Kubota UK turn 40, giving us a chance
to reflect on how the construction industry has witnessed significant change
over the last few decades; whether that be through technological innovation,
shifts in the economic climate or changes in how to hire the right skills. But
one of its oldest partners also has cause for…
Concrete Canvas used as part of improvement works for Scottish CanalsConcrete Canvas used as part
of improvement works for Scottish Canals
Earlier this year Mackenzie Construction
installed over 2000m2 of Concrete Canvas to provide an erosion
protection layer for an open canal, which is the only formal water supply to
the Union Canal which runs from Falkirk to Edinburgh. The Almond Feeder…
Why Crane Maintenance Needs To Be Your Top PriorityCranes
are an integral part of your construction site, which is why they must receive
regular maintenance and service. Otherwise, they aren’t going to be able to
function correctly and as efficiently as you want. But, crane maintenance isn’t just about function; it
serves other purposes as well.
The Importance of…
Pasquill invests over £6.7millionPasquill, one of the
UK’s leading supplier of roof trusses, has invested over £6.7million in its
manufacturing plants and design centres over the last five years.
This year £2.5million has
been invested in equipment, technology and infrastructure as part of a
long-term strategy to improve performance, sustainability and efficiency.
Most…
Nearly a quarter of small building firms shedding staffSmall building firms remain nervous about hiring new staff and are reducing the size of their workforces.
Carpenters and joiners have overtaken bricklayers as the trade that is hardest to recruit
Firms said they were holding off hiring because of ongoing political uncertainty and rising wage and material costs.
According to a…
If you’re the owner of a construction company or a construction manager, you’ll be familiar with the challenge of balancing on-site responsibilities with the demands of runnin g a business. Small businesses often struggle to make the budget stretch to cover all the resources they need; effective prioritisation is key. A business answering service may seem like a luxury, but here’s why we think it’s an essential investment that will deliver results and make life easier in the short and long term. Never Miss a Call or Lose Important DetailsConstruction sites are noisy places and it’s often impossible to respond professionally to incoming calls or even to hear the phone ring. …
Construction Site Safety Guide: 5 Things You Need to KnowConstruction Site Safety Guide: 5 Things You Need to Know
Almost one construction worker is injured every day around the world when trying to perform their daily duties. It is a dangerous profession that comes with a lot of risks. However, this does not mean you cannot make sure you are safe when on the job. There are more than enoug…
Go-ahead for £175m Cumbrian deep coal minePlans for the first deep coal mine to be built in the UK for decades will go ahead after the government decided not to intervene.
Mining facilities will be housed in domed structures to reduce their impact on the landscape
The £175m mine project to be known as Woodhouse Colliery got the thumbs up from the local council in May, but was…
Government pumps £30m into modular house builderThe Government has handed Yorkshire-based ilke Homes £30m to drive up factory housing production.
Each home that rolls off the production line is fully accredited by Britain’s major insurers and lenders
Homes England’s cash injection will be used to turbo-charge production at the firm’s Knaresborough production…
Heathrow expansion to pilot component tracking systemHeathrow Airport will use cutting-edge technology to track in real-time millions of components destined for its major runway expansion project.
New Siemens system will enable real-time tracking of components needs to deliver three runway expansion
The airport operator said the new tracking system would transform the way that major…