Specification awards now open for entriesBuilding contractors can now nominate their projects for the internationally recognised biennial GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards.
Organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the awards are designed to identify and reward excellence in t…
Crossrail admits job is nine months late
Crossrail bosses have admitted the new line won’t be ready on time and have pushed back the opening date by at least nine months.
The Elizabeth line was due to start taking passengers this December.
But the opening through central London has now been pushed back to “autumn 2019”.
The Enquirer has reported repeatedly about Crosssrail’s…
Aarsleff awarded piling contract for third phase of homes at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park developmentAarsleff Ground Engineering has been awarded the piling contract for Phase 3 of Chobham Manor, a flagship Taylor Wimpey residential and commercial development project being built at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London.
Once completed, Chobham Manor will comprise approximately 850…
Role models inspire the new face of constructionTalented people working in construction are to be recognised as part of a campaign to encourage others to follow their own career in the sector.
Launched in March 2018, UK Construction Week (UKCW) established its Role Models campaign, with help from the Construction Youth Trust, to inspire others and raise awareness of the breadth of roles availab…
Why bifold doors should be your next home improvement projectThis time of year is a great one for anybody thinking of a new home improvement project. The kids are going back to school meaning they won’t be around to get in the way. The boiling hot summer days are behind us so you can work without fear of sunburn and heatstroke. The eight-week window of September and October will allow indoor…
Call made for door hardware experts’ input into building regulations consultationAfter recent UK Government investigations found that fire doors from five suppliers failed to meet even the minimum mandatory fire performance standard, door hardware experts are being urged to have their say in the consultation on the clarification of Approved Document B (ADB).
The Ministry of Housing,…
Five Benefits of Getting a Regular Window Cleaning ServiceProfessional window cleaners don’t often get the recognition they deserve for their work. People hear window cleaning and immediately associate it with something that can be done easily with minimal risks. But this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. There is a reason why window cleaning services are more critical than ever.
85% of construction industry would recommend a career in construction to young people – so what isn’t working?Survey identifies perception of industry as main challenge to attracting future workforce
16 August 2018: In response to survey results from the UK and Irish construction industries, the Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched the ‘Spotlight on…the next generation’…
Trade body reveals speaker line-up for structural waterproofing conferenceShared experiences of high-profile projects underground, technical insight and an overview of liabilities and responsibilities will all be featured at this year’s Property Care Association (PCA) structural waterproofing event.
The PCA’s third annual International Structural Waterproofing conference takes place at T…
MidKent College is encouraging more young women to study construction in a bid to boost numbers in the industry.MidKent College is encouraging more young women to study construction, in a bid to break down gender stereotypes and boost numbers joining the industry.
Figures show the number of females opting to learn about the profession at the College in both further and higher education sinc…