Preventing unauthorised access onto scaffolding and other work platformsFollowing a rise in the number of people gaining unauthorised access to construction sites, particularly in residential areas, an alert is being issued to remind contractors and those in control of construction work involving scaffolding and access ladders, of the need to assess the site and ensure suitable and sufficient…
LIVERPOOL WATERS CELEBRATES DOUBLE LETTING AT PRINCES DOCKPrinces Dock will soon be home to two new businesses following the completion of lettings at No. 1 and No. 12 Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters.
The residential property management company Amazon Management Services will be occupying 1,000 sq. ft of office space at No. 1 Princes Dock for the next five years, and the building and civ…
Underfloor heating a commercially viable alternative to radiators a new study findsA new study into the installation costs of underfloor heating versus traditional radiators has shown that the underfloor heating option is far more economical than is generally perceived.
The study, conducted by force drying specialist, ForceDry, was based on data from leading contractors for installations in a…
Role model of the year announced at UK Construction WeekBreaking down barriers in construction, Arleta Andreasik-Paton, an engineering project manager at Aecom, has been awarded Role Model of the Year at UK Construction Week (UKCW).
Recognised for her passion for inspiring the next generation into construction, Arleta was presented with her award by Steph McGovern, journalist at BBC Breakfast and…
Housing crisis solutions shared at day two of UKCWAppropriately enough for Housing Day 2018, calls for more Government investment to end the housing crisis, to boost opportunities for SME housebuilders and developers and to build genuinely affordable quality homes, were some of the strong messages coming from day two of UK Construction Week (UKCW).
In a series of debates with key industry…
Billboard advertising: the power and influenceMany firms in the construction industry find advertising tough due to competition and so many marketing avenues and product. Arguably, one of the most effective methods of making someone pay attention is with a large billboard placed strategically in a public place.
Discover why your construction business needs to reassess its advertising campaigns to…
Gilbert-Ash Builds Team Success with Six New Senior AppointmentsLeading UK construction, refurbishment and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash, has strengthened its senior team with six internal promotions. The company has promoted four Project Directors and
John Davis, Gilbert-Ash Project Director, is leading the team at the new £17m Royal College of Pathologists headquarters in London
two Senior…
Debate around digital hits a higher level on day one of UKCWThe future success of digital construction lies with improved planning, more consistent procurement by Government, integrated software systems, the education of the young and the development of hybrid solutions that don’t scare the industry, according to the opening debate at this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW).
Chaired by…
Trade body training puts property professionals on the inside track as condensation season loomsA national trade body is running a series of training programmes throughout autumn and winter to put property professionals in control of damp and wet buildings as ‘condensation season’ approaches.
The Property Care Association offers a four-pronged approach to the subject, offering wide-ranging,…
Chartered Building Company T. Gunning Ltd invests in new headquartersChartered Building Company T. Gunning Ltd invests in new headquarters
to support business growth
T Gunning Ltd, the Chartered Building Company specialising in interior/exterior refurbishment, has opened a new headquarters building in Dagenham to accommodate current and future growth.
The new building comprises an open plan…