The Definitive Guide to Self-Build Structural WarrantiesThe world of Structural Warranties can be complicated for self-builders. From choosing the right provider to fully understanding what your Structural Warranty does, there is so much to consider. But, understanding exactly what a Structural Warranty is and why you need one, will help you to choose the right cover for your self-build project.
Cheapest and Most Expensive UK Cities for Aspiring Self-buildersThanks to
aspirational TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7
Brits are currently researching the self-build process.
The government are
even getting on board by introducing more incentives in the hope of boosting
the number of self-builds by 35% year-on-year.
To help, Insulation
Express hav…
TIMco OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES EXPANDED VETO SECURITY & IRONMONGERY RANGETIMco, one of the UK’s largest, independent and fastest
growing wholesalers to the construction industry, has further expanded their VETO
Security & Ironmongery range with the official launch of the innovative
Fantom Doorstop, as well as the unveiling of a new range of Quality Steel Hinges.
These new extensions follow t…
Lucideon partnership enables seamless certification service for the construction industry in Brexit timesConstruction
testing and certification company Lucideon has forged a new partnership in
Europe to enable UK construction product manufacturers to retain access to EU
markets.
Lucideon
has joined forces with Czech Republic-based certification body TZUS to ensure
companies can seamlessly…
Kubota unveils the prototype KX019-4 LPG mini excavator at Bauma
Prototype is powered by a next generation Kubota Spark Ignition series engine and can run on LPG
Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction machinery, today announces the reveal of the KX019-4 LPG (Liquid Petrol Gas) mini excavator prototype. This model can run on LPG and is powered by a next generation Kubota Spark…
How employers in construction can protect their staff’s mental healthThe construction industry takes great care in
protecting staff from visible risks, ensuring all precautions are taken to
maintain the physical wellbeing of its workers.
Despite this, construction is still one of the
most dangerous sectors to work in thanks to the big presence of a risk that
isn’t visible: employee menta…
The Future of Liverpool WatersLiverpool Waters is an ambitious 30-year vision costing in
the region of £5.5 billion, aiming to redefine Liverpool’s iconic docklands
into a world-class district in its own right. Stretched
across 2 million square metres of land, this momentous regeneration
scheme has bold plans to completely transform this waterfront into a mixed-use
destination complete wit…
Some of the most unusual bridges in the worldIn our every day lives – particularly as commuters – we
probably cross a number of bridges every day.
But there are some bridges in the world that are far more
exciting than others. From a bridge that the Devil himself is said to have
helped build, to a bridge that curls up, structure
analysis software providers Oasys cast an eye over some of…
Stunning glass door hardware wins innovation awardA minimalist hardware system for glass
doors has taken top prize at the biennial Architectural Ironmongery
Specification Awards, organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in association with the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The TECTUS glass hardware system,
created by Simonswerk, has been designed to maximis…
HMRC Cracks Down on Receipt ScamA recent investigation by the BBC has found there’s a
booming “rogue trader” business in selling fake receipts. Tens of thousands of
pounds’ worth of these false documents are changing hands in construction right
now, costing HMRC thousands and risking serious trouble for people using them.
According to HMRC figures, about £1 goes missing for every
£17…