New visual checklist sets out the 10 steps to trussed rafter safetyHousebuilders and building contractors are set to benefit from simple
new visual guidance designed to help them comply with health and safety
regulations when working with trussed rafters on site.
The ‘Trussed Rafters
On Site’ one-page
checklist has been produced by the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) to…
Construction nearly double size of official figures The construction industry is nearly double the scale and importance to the UK economy than recorded in official figures.
This means Government policymakers are working on the basis of a 6% contribution to the whole economy when the industry’s real input is more than 10%.
The discrepancy stems from Government number…
£1bn London Bankside Yards phase 2 approvedNative Land has got the planning green light for phase two of its £1bn Bankside Yards mixed-use development next to Blackfriars Bridge in London.
Bankside Yards scheme
The Eastern Yards phase consists of five buildings ranging from seven to 34 storeys tall. These will deliver 550,000 sq ft of the 1.4m sq ft Bankside Yards site by t…
Increasing The Value Of Your Property In 2020For the first time in two years, house
prices have risen in every region of the UK, which spells good news for
companies, individuals and investors around the country.
This might be a cause for celebration for many, but with the
uncertainty surrounding Brexit, no one can predict how long this buoyant
housing market will last.
As such,…
Top 10 Most Profitable Landmarks to Live Next ToDid
you know that living near some of the country’s most loved landmarks can
increase the value of local homes?
This
research was uncovered by thinkmoney who analysed the house prices of homes
with the postal district of the most reviewed tourism sights in the UK’s major
cities. They then compared the results to the average hous…
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.