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Construction NewsSt Andrews Timber & Building Supplies – 20 years of influence
This year marks St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies’ 20th anniversary and the Edinburgh-based company could have even more to celebrate after its Managing Director, Ronnie Robinson, was nominated as a Top 100 Merchant Influencer by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). “I feel humbled and honoured to be nominated for such a prestigious industry award,” […]
admin · 2/15/2022
Construction NewsPre-qualification window opens for expanded £4bn national civil engineering frameworks
SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, has outlined the timetable for its £4bn civil engineering frameworks, with contractors from across the UK now able to respond to a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to submit their interest to bid. Following a period of extensive market engagement, involving more than 170 contractors, firms will […]
admin · 2/15/2022
Construction NewsQuattro Group – Experience pays dividends
With in excess of 30 years of operation under its belt, Quattro Group has amassed a wealth of experience that has not only served it well over the past three decades, but has also been particularly useful in helping tackle more recent challenges, such as the pandemic and the materials shortage. Construction Industry News caught […]
admin · 2/14/2022
Construction NewsA guide to welding electrodes from Eng-Weld
An electrode is essentially a coated metal wire. It should generally be made out of materials similar in nature and composition to the metal being welded, and there are a variety of factors that go into selecting the right electrode for your particular project. While Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or ‘stick’ electrodes are […]
admin · 2/14/2022
Construction NewsWill you #BreakTheBias in AEC for International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day, 8th March, is an opportunity to reinforce the fact that everyone has a role to play in forging a more gender-balanced world. Since the first IWD gathering in 1911, IWD has celebrated the achievements of women, called for gender parity, raised awareness against bias and take action for equality. The theme for […]
Tara Flanagan · 2/10/2022
Construction NewsTriton wins contract to deliver major logistics scheme
Triton Construction has secured a contract to deliver a major new, 76,000 industrial scheme for last mile logistics real estate company, Mileway. The speculative development includes four units offering space from 2,723 sq ft up to 36,383 sq ft at the well-established Norquest Industrial Estate in Birtsall, West Yorkshire. Mileway is the largest owner and […]
admin · 2/10/2022
Construction NewsScaling climate change mitigation: Where do net zero buildings fit in?
<p>UKGBC’s Project Co-ordinator Anna Biggs maps out how the ambitions of the Paris Agreement cascade down to net zero carbon buildings and provides important clarity on which commitments are right for you. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/scaling-climate-change-mitigation-where-do-net-zero-buildings-fit-in/">Scaling climate change mitigation: Where do net zero buildings fit in?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 2/7/2022
Construction NewsNew research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes
<p>The University of Liverpool’s Changing Streams Research Centre is part of  a pioneering research and development project aimed at building carbon zero, plastic-free and fuel-efficient homes in Liverpool. They are joining forces with the not-for-profit environmental company, Changing Streams CIC and Your Housing Group, one of the UK’s largest housing providers, to design and build six prototype houses that they […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/new-research-project-to-strip-carbon-and-plastic-from-our-homes/">New research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 2/4/2022
PodcastsEpisode 23: Brian Berry, the Chief Executive of the FMB Talks Retrofitting
Henry McDonald interviews Brian Berry, the Chief Executive of the FMB, to explore the future of Retrofitting UK homes. Retrofitting your home involves taking energy upgrade measures to improve the energy efficiency of the building, reducing both to your energy bills and your carbon emissions. Henry discusses what we can do to make our homes […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/4/2022
ArchitectureAgrotopia is a giant rooftop greenhouse built atop an existing building
Meta Architectuurbureau and Van Bergen Kolpa Architecten have designed Agrotopia, a greenhouse in Belgium that was added to the roof of an agricultural market to create an urban food production centre. Located in the city of Roeselare, Agrotopia is Europe’s largest public building for urban food production and will be used to both farm food […]
admin · 2/4/2022
Construction NewsFounders of SIP and timber frame manufacturer regain control
A West Yorkshire SIP and Timber Frame manufacturer has seen the founders regain control in a deal that sees a long-term director leave in a move that is set to propel the business forward. SIP Build UK and Frame Build UK are now back in total control of Chris and Julie Duckworth, the deal that […]
admin · 2/2/2022
ArchitectureCaret table lamp by Matteo Fogale for &tradition
Dezeen Showroom: Matteo Fogale has designed &tradition‘s Caret portable table lamp, which is based on a traditional library lighting design. The Caret lamp reimagines the green-shaded “bankers lamp” that sits in many public libraries and gives it a clean, contemporary form. Fogale designed it to suit environments that blur the line between work and home […]
admin · 2/2/2022
Construction NewsThe practical benefits that make SterlingOSB Zero a great choice for the UK construction industry
With an ever-increasing checklist of requirements, UK builders have very exacting standards when sourcing the right materials for their project. Choosing panel products that satisfy building standards, have sound environmental credentials and are quick and easy to use when battling all that the Great British weather has to offer, it’s no wonder West Frasers (formerly […]
admin · 2/1/2022
ArchitectureListing bid launched to stop demolition of Will Alsop's upside-down-boat cafe
Architectural charity Twentieth Century Society has applied to have the Will Alsop-designed La Frégate cafe in Jersey protected to prevent it being demolished as part of plans to redevelop its waterfront site. The cafe in St Helier, which was an early work designed by Stirling Prize-winning architect Alsop, is currently under threat of demolition as […]
admin · 2/1/2022
Construction NewsUsing TIG welding when working with aluminium
Eng-weld knows that different projects require different methods and tools. In this way, welding different materials requires the choice of the right tools to get the desired results. Working with aluminium is difficult due to its high conductivity and low melting point, while the oxidised film on the aluminium surface has a different melting point […]
admin · 1/31/2022
Construction NewsLGH launches its new e-commerce site for equipment rental
LGH, one of the UK’s leading lifting equipment hire companies, has launched its new e-commerce website that allows customers to rent from its wide range of equipment wherever and whenever they want, with a guaranteed next day delivery direct to any site in the UK. It is another step change for LGH as it continues to […]
admin · 1/31/2022
ArchitectureAIM Architecture takes cues from 1970s offices for Hangzhou cosmetics store
Shanghai studio AIM Architecture has transformed the second floor of a business park in Hangzhou, China, into a store that resembles a 1970s office for cosmetics brand Harmay. The studio reimagined the space as a retro-looking office complete with desk chairs, phoney bookshelves for makeup items and boardroom tables for other cosmetic products. AIM Architecture […]
admin · 1/25/2022
SustainabilityWhy Is Floor Sanding Sustainable?
Hardwood floors are well-known for their durability, beauty, and timeless appeal, and they are used in both commercial and residential settings. But perhaps you never thought about why wood floor sanding is a sustainable solution. According to studies, hardwood flooring rehabilitation has a positive impact on the environment because it can reduce the carbon footprint […]
Nicolas R · 1/24/2022
ArchitectureYakusha Design creates earthy interiors for Antwerp's Faina Gallery
A colour scheme informed by soil and moss features inside this showroom in Antwerp, Belgium, which Yakusha Design has developed for its own furniture line Faina. The retail space, named Faina Gallery, is set inside a 500-year-old building. As a result, the studio steered away from making major structural alterations to avoid disturbing its historic […]
admin · 1/23/2022
PodcastsEpisode 22: How To Measure & Offset Embodied Carbon With Gilbert Lennox-King
Henry McDonald interviews Gilbert Lennox-King, a co-founder of Construction Carbon to investigate how you can measure and offset embodied carbon. Construction Carbon offers a simple way to assess, reduce & offset embodied carbon. Gilbert will get down to the basics by explaining exactly what is embodied carbon. Available from Tuesday 25th January 2022 I […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/20/2022
Construction NewsA2O Limited – Reasons to celebrate
This year sees Essex-based A2O Limited celebrating two decades of operation and an indication of the quality that has led to this longevity was demonstrated recently when it won a Façade Award 2021 within the Best Use of a Timber Clad System category. The award success was for a development at Sir Frederick Gibberd College […]
admin · 1/20/2022