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…
DTL LAUNCHES VIDEO TRAINING FOR BAE SYSTEMSBAE Systems has looked to Develop Training to help in deploying video teaching for its staff.
Develop Training Ltd (DTL) specialises in the provision of training for the construction and utilities sectors. Both BAE Systems and DTL strongly believe that video teaching, which allows for learners to experience real-world scenarios in the classroom, w…
DIY roof replacement vs professional roofing replacementHave you reached the conclusion that your roof needs to be replaced? Perhaps you have settled on this as a result of a roofing firm having checked your roof and provided their own professional opinion. However, should you replace the roof yourself or leave that task with a professional?
Though anyone can – in theory – replace a roof if…
New statistics have revealed that UK construction companies benefitted by £80m from UK Government’s R&D Tax Credits in 2017New statistics have revealed that UK construction companies benefitted by £80m from UK Government’s R&D Tax Credits in 2017
Industry receiving highest average payment per R&D Tax Credit claim
The Momentum Group, a leading UK Tax Credit Advisory firm, based in Northern…
Single-use plastic crackdown at UK Construction Week to benefit clean water in NairobiSingle-use plastic crackdown at UK Construction Week to benefit clean water in Nairobi
In an attempt to reduce the number of single-use plastic water bottles thrown away at the UK’s largest construction show, UK Construction Week (UKCW) has partnered with Join the Pipe to install water fountains around t…
Five good strategies to make the most of the UK’s largest construction eventWhen faced with a huge industry event attended by 35,000 contacts, featuring at least 350 speakers delivering 300 hours of content, and more than 650 stands covering over 70,000 square metres and providing launches, demos and offers on more than 10,000 products, you need a strategy.
So, if you have only one day to…
Aspiring ironmongers receive globally recognised door hardware qualificationThe next generation of architectural ironmongers is celebrating its Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) education results.
Exams were sat in 23 different countries by 355 learners. So far, 102 students have attained the Certificate in Architectural Hardware and 32 students have now completed the GAI Diploma this…
