Trade body and manufacturers’ expertise add new dimension to apprenticeship for cutting-edge construction methodA
national trade body has joined forces with leading manufacturers in the
structural waterproofing sector to write and deliver the latest insights and
understanding to enable a new generation of trainees to complete a new
specialist trade apprenticeship.
The
Property Car…
ENGIE builds 43 new homes as part of £12 million Warburton Terrace projectProject will provide 100% affordable rent to occupiers
ENGIE, the leading
regeneration, energy and services group, has completed building works on a £12
million scheme, which has seen 43 new homes constructed in partnership with
Waltham Forest Council.
The development comprises
of 27 houses and 16 flats, thr…
Challenge yourself: become a qualified door hardware professionalArchitectural
ironmongers who are keen to complete their career
to become a fully qualified door hardware professional can
now re-enrol in the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) education
programme, without having to start from the beginning.
The Challenge Exam is designed for those who have taken…
Engineering skill: can computer programs ever replace human skill?In the engineering sector, the innovation of technology has undoubtedly
improved the way we operate. But it is important that we do not become reliant
on technology as a complete solution i.e. software will only produce quality
designs if used correctly, with human input still a crucial component to
success.
Computers offer…
Ashley Carter takes on new role within Aarsleff Ground EngineeringAarsleff Ground Engineering, specialist ground engineering
contractor, is pleased to announce Ashley Carter’s promotion from Senior
Technical Estimator to Head of Preconstruction.
Ashley’s always been at the sharp end of Estimating, treating
every project with the same degree of interest and commitment, no matter…
4 steps you should be taking to keep your construction workers safe
Dan Casey, from hydraulic lifting equipment manufacturer Penny Hydraulics, outlines
the steps we need to take to ensure the safety of our construction workers.
With so many large materials and heavy machinery,
construction sites are amongst some of the most dangerous locations for
workers. In fact, between 2018 and 2019,…
COLLEGE STUDENTS DRIVE INNOVATION AT CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTREThe City of Liverpool College has
partnered with international engineering enterprise Laing O’Rourke and The
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, one of the country’s leading cancer centres. The
partnership has been designed to inspire students with the digital technologies
used to develop the brand-new cancer centre and…
HANSON AGGREGATES INVESTS IN UK’S FIRST CAT? 986K WHEEL LOADERHanson,
one of the largest
suppliers of bulk construction aggregates in the UK, has invested in the CatÒ 986K Wheel Loader – the first
machine of this size and class in UK – in a deal with Finning UK & Ireland.
The machine was chosen for its compact sizing and advanced technology features.
The wheel loader…
Awards and cash prizes for Survey School’s top graduatesThe highest performing students on the
TSA Surveying Course at The Survey School, were announced at the annual
graduation ceremony at Worcester Racecourse.
The hard work of 23 students on TSA
Surveying Course 45, 46 and 47 was celebrated, with four graduates named as
this year’s prize winners for outstanding…
How to Foster a Culture of Site Safety in ConstructionDespite health and safety being a staple of
every company’s policies and procedures, accidents and injuries at work are
still commonplace. HSE (Health and Safety Executive) recently published the
results of the annual labour force survey, which revealed that
between 2017 and 2018, there were 555,000 injuries at work. 144 of them…