Belgian plasterboard giant to build £140m Bristol factoryBelgian construction material group Etex is planning to build a £140m plasterboard factory in Bristol.
New factory will be built next to the existing plant in Bristol Port
Etex Building Performance, the dry construction arm of the group, will develop an advanced plasterboard manufacturing facility for its Siniat brand at t…
ENGIE Chosen for £60million Rotherham Council contractEnergy and services
specialist ENGIE has been appointed to provide a £60million repairs and
maintenance service on behalf of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
The contract, which begins
on 1st April 2020, will see ENGIE provide responsive repairs,
adaptations, void works and estate management services to 9,800 homes across
t…
Building an Intelligent WorkplaceToday, smart
buildings are becoming more dynamic and tailored to individual requirements,
specifically within the office space. The ability to work remotely from just
about anywhere has put pressure on building owners to provide a desirable
environment and service. With the traditional set up no longer enough, the
workspace is enduring dramatic changes and…
The Royal Liver Building to pay respects to fallen heroes with commemorative light displayLiverpool’s
most recognisable building, The Royal Liver Building, will pay tribute to the
Armed Forces, veterans and allies through a specially commissioned
commemorative light display.
Following on from the inaugural light show,
Flight, which launched this year’s River of Light festival,…
What is powder coating?First developed in the 1960s, Powder Coating has become an
increasingly popular alternative to liquid paint, and now makes up over 15% of
the industrial finishing market. Versatile in its applications, long-lasting
and durable; powder coating is an ideal metal finishing method well suited to a
diverse range of projects and industries.
But what exactly is powder…
MIND THE SKILLS GAP: SITECH SUPPORTS PLANTFORCE WITH LAUNCH OF NEW CONSTRUCTION TRAININGIt is well documented that
the construction industry faces the continual challenge of a skills’ shortage,
with an ageing workforce and shrinking talent pool.
According to the Federation
of Master Builders, 22 per cent of the current construction workforce is over
50 and 15 per cent are in their…
ENGIE secures£90m long-term carbon and cost savings deal with Edinburgh St James£1
billion mixed use development
ENGIE, leading energy
and services specialist, has partnered with Edinburgh St James, the 1.7 million
sq ft development, to develop and operate a new low carbon decentralised energy
scheme, worth £90m.
The 33 year
partnership will develop and operate a new low…
The Stig helps shift GAI awards into top gearFormer Top
Gear Stig, Ben Collins, has been announced
as this year’s guest speaker at the Guild of Architectural
Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.
Ben will join the awards, which?recognise the
outstanding educational achievements of the door hardware industry, at
the?Royal Lancaster?hotel in London on 7 November.
Ben…
International conference looks to the future in building preservationA
national trade body conference, which provides insight into the latest thinking
and technology in the preservation and protection of buildings across the UK,
has unveiled its agenda for this year’s event.
The
2019 Property Care Association International Building Preservation Conference
takes place at The Slate,…
The North rejects hefty rail schemes And calls for better local transport infrastructure and internet connectivityNorthern-based
building consultants say HS2 and HS3 is not the answer to boosting the North’s
transport infrastructure.
Sharing their
‘wishlist’ for the upcoming autumn budget, three directors from Trident
Building Consultancy’s Liverpool, Manchester and…