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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
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
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
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
Construction NewsBricks shortages and rising product prices predicted
Bricks and roof tiles are in short supply with demand outstripping supply against a backdrop of rising inflation, the Construction Leadership Council, CLC, has warned. Imports of bricks from the EU and globally are set to continue until three new UK brickmaking plants come on stream next year and in 2024. The new factories are […]
admin · 1/19/2022
Construction NewsEsh Construction appointed to deliver 55 new homes in Yorkshire
Esh Construction is set to break ground in the spring on a £15.2m development that will bring new homes to a Yorkshire village. Working in partnership with property development company, Akkeri Developments Limited, 55 new homes will be constructed on land situated off Driffield Road in Kilham, just five miles from Driffield. (https://www.fallsgrovedentistry.com/) A […]
admin · 1/19/2022
Construction NewsKeltbray awarded £6m contract to deliver the design and construction of new Waste Processing Facility in Hull
Keltbray, a leading UK specialist engineering business, has been awarded a £6m contract to deliver the design and construction of a brand-new Waste Processing Facility. The project encompasses the construction of a new facility on a 1.1 Ha brownfield site in Hull that will contribute to increased energy and job creation for the local community. […]
admin · 1/18/2022
ArchitectureStudio Andrew Trotter designs penthouse and event space inside former Athens warehouse
Raw concrete walls serve as a backdrop to vintage furnishings in this rentable venue and guest suite that Studio Andrew Trotter has created within a converted 1970s industrial building in Athens, Greece. The six-storey warehouse, now named 10AM Lofts, features a multi-purpose event space spread over its basement and ground floor, which can host anything […]
admin · 1/17/2022
ArchitectureThis week Bjarke Ingels discussed how to revolutionise the housing sector
This week on Dezeen, Danish architect Bjarke Ingels spoke about his housing startup Nabr and how it plans to address “systemic” failures of housing. Bjarke Ingels According to Ingels, who is the founder of architecture studio BIG and co-founder of Nabr, the “consumer-first housing company” wants to fundamentally transform the housing industry. Nabr will do […]
admin · 1/15/2022
ArchitectureDesign should "be part of life and not separate from it" says Bruce Mau
Dezeen promotion: successful design means designing for nature and is “one of the greatest business opportunities in the history of mankind,” according to designer and CEO of Massive Change Network Bruce Mau. Bruce Mau Mau is a Canadian-born designer, author and teacher who has worked with leading international brands including Coca-Cola. His Chicago-based design consultancy The Massive […]
admin · 1/14/2022
Construction NewsInsulation choice key in reaching carbon target for new buildings
Following the announcement of a mandatory 30% cut in carbon for all new buildings, an industry expert is urging the construction industry to make appropriate considerations when enhancing building performance. The news from government, which will see Revised Building Regulations coming into play from June 2022, means all new buildings must reduce their carbon emissions[1]. […]
admin · 1/13/2022
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