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Survey reveals that many are leaving it too late to secure their homesWith the night’s drawing in and the clocks set to go back, National Home Security Month comes at the perfect time to remind the public of the importance of home security.
A recent survey of nearly 600 tradespeople found that 85% said their customers only asked them to fit security products following a break-in to their…

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Building on Success? UK Construction and the 2018 BudgetThe building trade has always needed to keep a sharp eye on the Budget. Between a looming skills shortage and an uncertain Brexit deal, firms across the industry were looking to Chancellor Philip Hammond to throw his weight behind them this year. Here are a couple of the key headlines:
PFI and PF2 are out
Private Finance Initiatives,…

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Request for door hardware experts’ input into the future of CE markingThe status of CE marking on construction products in Europe is to be considered as part of a review of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
The CPR is periodically reviewed and as part of this, there is due to be a revision of Mandate M101 for doors, windows and construction hardware.
The Guild of Architectura…

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Why move when you can improve? Ideas for adding value to your homeInstead of dealing with moving costs and time-consuming packing, invest in your current home and add value to it. There are many ideas that can be implemented that can transform your home into a brand-new abode. Just check out these ideas that can add value to your home.
Add some decorations
Decorations can add some simple value to…

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A work van is broken into, and tools are stolen, every 23 minutes in the UK.A work van is broken into, and tools are stolen, every 23 minutes in the UK.
Research from Powertools2U reveals that the average tool theft claim costs the tradesperson £1,692 – a figure that unfortunately, can sometimes be doubled with 50% of victims having had their tools stolen at least twice.
Powertools2U hav…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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