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Construction NewsESAB launches fabricator series of heavy duty, inverter-based systems for MIG/ MAG and stick welding
For fabrication and construction firms that need reliable and efficient welding systems that can withstand rugged industrial environments, ESAB has introduced its Fabricator EM 401i, EM 401iw and EM 501w inverter-based welding power sources and associated wire feeders for MIG/MAG and flux cored welding. The 401iw and 501iw feature a factory-integrated water cooler. Fabricator controls […]
admin · 1/12/2022
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to reports regarding the future of the Energy Company Obligation
<p>UKGBC responds to reports that HM Treasury is considering cutting ECO</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-reports-regarding-the-future-of-the-energy-company-obligation/">UKGBC responds to reports regarding the future of the Energy Company Obligation</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 1/12/2022
ArchitectureSou Fujimoto Architects designs walkable rooftop for rural Japanese university
An accessible rooftop that curves to meet the ground will distinguish the Hida Takayama University, which Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects is designing in Hida City, Japan. The private university, which is expected to open in April 2024, is set to be built on a rural site in the town that is located in the […]
admin · 1/12/2022
Construction NewsElectrical body SELECT launches new Associate Membership scheme
Influential electrical body SELECT has launched a new Associate Membership scheme that will give manufacturers and service providers the chance to become part of Scotland’s largest construction trade association. Eight leading industry organisations have already signed up as founder members of the new scheme rolled out by the campaigning trade body for the electrical sector […]
admin · 1/11/2022
ArchitectureThermo-ash cladding gives tone and texture to Dutch forest house
Dezeen promotion: wooden cladding and decking brand Thermory’s thermo-ash cladding wraps the interior and exterior of a contemporary country home in the Netherlands designed by Maas Architecten. Modern House by the River is a family residence located in a forest clearing on the edge of the river IJssel in Gelderland. Maas Architecten chose to use […]
admin · 1/11/2022
Net ZeroEpisode 21: New Year Special: What Top Experts Predict In 2022
Welcome to the Constructive Voices New Year Special 2022. Episode 21 – Release Date: 11th January 2022 Listen to a global panel of top experts as they reveal their industry predictions for the coming year. From Emma Link of the Construction Industry Training Board in the United Kingdom, to Amie Shuttleworth in Hong Kong and […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/10/2022
UK NewsEnvironmental hazard monitoring expert Casella announces 2022 webinar series on noise, air sampling and vibration
Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of industry-leading webinars for 2022. The schedule of free-to-attend, accessible webinars covers Casella’s areas of core knowledge, including workplace monitoring for noise, dust, gas and vapour hazards, as well as instrumentation usage and best practice. In order to reach worldwide attendees, two […]
admin · 1/10/2022
Construction NewsSOCOTEC strengthens its site investigation capabilities with the rebrand of TOR Drilling Ltd
Following the 2021 acquisition, TOR Drilling Ltd has this week rebranded as SOCOTEC. With a turnover of £140m and over 1,700 employees, the UK is the second most important geographical platform in the SOCOTEC Group after France. TOR Drilling is the fifth acquisition made by SOCOTEC UK since 2017. Based in Glastonbury, Somerset, TOR has […]
admin · 1/6/2022
Construction NewsHow to address the labour and skills shortages in the construction industry
With both the pandemic and Brexit hitting the construction industry hard, it’s no wonder the industry is facing challenges. Within the sector we can see the ongoing impact, including site build times and material and labour shortages. There’s also the concern about the delivery of materials due to the low number of HGV drivers, as […]
admin · 1/6/2022
ArchitecturePostmodern architecture celebrated in illustrations by Adam Nathaniel Furman
Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has created a vividly coloured illustration series called Postmodern Icons, which celebrates buildings such as London’s Isle of Dogs Pumping Station and Chicago’s James R Thompson Center. The series is a personal project that Furman started during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, when he decided to revisit an old hobby of sketching […]
admin · 1/6/2022
Construction NewsCaddick Construction onsite for Phase Two of Network Space project
Network Space has appointed Caddick Construction to deliver the £9.5m Phase Two of its Tunstall Arrow scheme after securing unanimous planning approval in the summer. The second phase of the Tunstall Arrow development will provide an additional 109,250 sq ft of industrial workspace on the eight-acre plot, bringing an additional 200 jobs to the area. […]
admin · 1/5/2022
ArchitectureMax Lamb crafts minimalist altar for St John Chrysostom Church
British designer Max Lamb has turned his hand to ecclesiastical objects, creating an altar, candles and floor for a church in London. Lamb produced the pieces for the St John Chrysostom Parish Church in Peckham, south London, which was designed in a modernist style by the architect David Bush and built in 1966. Commissioned as […]
admin · 1/5/2022
Construction NewsEducation sector fuels growth for Triton Construction
Triton Construction has completed works on four new school projects with a total contract value of £8m. The successful completions reflect a boost in education sector work for the company, which has delivered 12 projects valued at £18m over the last 12 months. Triton has completed a significant refurbishment and new-build teaching facilities at Astrea […]
admin · 1/4/2022
ArchitectureApparata designs affordable housing development A House for Artists in London
London-based architecture studio Apparata has completed a community-oriented housing development for artists with a playful design and a facade punctured by geometrically-shaped openings. First announced in 2017, A House for Artists is located in Barking, east London, and was designed to provide low-cost housing and workspace for 12 artists and their families. The five-storey concrete […]
admin · 1/4/2022
ArchitectureTrace Architecture Office designs theatre complex in China as a "stage for the city"
Chinese studio Trace Architecture Office has completed the Aranya Theatre complex at the seaside resort of Aranya in Hebei Province, with a stone amphitheatre for outdoor performances. Instead of designing a single block filling the seafront site, the Beijing-based practice split the complex into three distinctive spaces – the outdoor Dionysus Theatre, the 500-seat A […]
admin · 1/3/2022
ArchitectureFive architecture and design events in January from Dezeen Events Guide
Egypt’s only design film festival and consumer electronics trade show CES, which features a talk about non-fungible tokens with Paris Hilton, are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. Other events taking place in December include Oslo Design Fair as well as two major international exhibitions on British architects Peter Cook […]
admin · 12/31/2021
ArchitectureClaywood by Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt is a wheelchair-friendly house in disguise
British architecture studio Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt has completed a Hampshire house that aims to makes life easier for a wheelchair user, while not compromising on design quality. Every room in Claywood is designed to be both accessible and functional for retiree Jo Wright, who became a wheelchair user after suffering a spinal cord injury. Rather […]
admin · 12/30/2021
PodcastsEpisode 20: Jam-Packed With Highlights From Our 2021 Episodes
Episode 20 is absolutely jam-packed with highlights from all of our 2021 episodes. Whether you are a regular listener or curious to check out the podcast, this episode is a great choice for you. Great Guests & Topics We look back at the great guests and topics since launching in April 2021. Listen in to […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/27/2021
Construction NewsDomis Construction – Broadening horizons
In the five years since Manchester-based Domis Construction was created it has made exceptional progress, generating so much momentum that it has not only avoided being derailed by the pandemic, but has even broadened its horizons away from its north-west heartland. In terms of how Domis has been able to make such an immediate impact […]
admin · 12/17/2021
Construction NewsIt’s good to share
GEZE UK has made donations to three local charities as part of its focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. A total of £1,820.00 was shared between St Giles Hospice, Lichfield Foodbank and the Pathway Project – a charity that supports adults, young people and children who are experiencing or affected by domestic abuse. All of them […]
admin · 12/16/2021
Construction NewsBuildland Limited – Two decades of progression
As a family-run, independent building and landscaping merchant, Buildland Limited has remained committed to strong traditional values since it was created in 2002. This ethos has not only enabled the Midlands-based company to achieve 20 years of growth, but also continues to pave the way for its ongoing development, as Satty Jutla-Kalsi, Managing Director, recently […]
admin · 12/16/2021