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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
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
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
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
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
Construction NewsSix predictions for what is in store for the construction industry in 2022
With the New Year just weeks away, here Des Duddy, the joint managing director at Protrade, gives his six predictions for what 2022 has to offer for the construction industry. All that has been spoken about for big chunks of 2021 has been the supply chain issues, rising material costs, and labour shortages – three […]
admin · 12/15/2021
Construction NewsRed Diesel countdown: plant hire and construction sector urged to adopt cleaner fuel alternatives
With less than six months to go until red diesel users will be charged the full fuel tax to reflect on the emissions they produce, the MHM Group is urging industry leaders to adopt the use of cleaner alternatives, in particular HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). Red diesel is widely used in the agricultural, marine and construction […]
admin · 12/15/2021
Construction NewsPlastech – A quarter of a century of success
2022 will see Plastech celebrating 25 years of operation, during which time it has supplied a wide range of specialist products to customers in all sectors of construction and civil engineering, as well as their associated industries. The fact that the company continues to grow, even in the face of challenges stemming from the impact […]
admin · 12/14/2021
Construction NewsEric Wright Construction completes Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport facility
Eric Wright Construction has announced the completion of the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport. Designed by BDP, the site was formerly home to the University’s Students’ Union before being transformed into a new state-of-the-art building. The wider project team includes Deloitte, Curtins, Gardiner and Theobald and Hoare Lea. Andrew Fallon, Director of Estates, Facilities […]
admin · 12/13/2021
Construction NewsTravis Perkins to open up to 50 new branches over next five years
The UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry, Travis Perkins, will extend its ongoing investment programme and is set to open up to 50 new branches over the next five years. In order to continue its position as a merchanting market leader, it plans to grow its market share in […]
admin · 12/10/2021
Construction News£26m Northumberland development marks Esh Construction’s largest housing contract
Esh Construction is set to break ground in the new year on a £26m scheme that will bring 185 new homes to Amble in Northumberland. Working on behalf of Home Group, Esh will deliver 73 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership on a seven-hectare patch of land west of Gloster Meadows in the Northumberland […]
admin · 12/8/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry leaders sign pledge to embrace diversity in the workforce
A campaign encouraging construction workers to embrace diversity and boost conversations around mental health has been backed by a major industry player undertaking work for HS2 and a variety of other key projects. Mace Dragados is the first construction joint venture working on the HS2 project to back the #MakeItStick campaign – recently launched by […]
admin · 12/7/2021
Construction NewsEnviro Building Solutions Ltd – Sustainable growth for the future
Since its creation eight years ago, West Yorkshire-based Enviro Building Solutions Ltd has been careful to sustainably grow the business by focusing on delivering quality projects for its client base. This is a strategy that has worked well, as Craig Reidy, Finance Director, recently outlined to Construction Industry News. “Our approach has always been to […]
admin · 12/6/2021
Construction NewsOver £1.4m investment at Port of King’s Lynn to keep pace with timber demand
Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened its Vancouver Timber Terminal at the Port of Kings Lynn. Named after Captain George Vancouver, who originated from the town, the new facility provides 3,000 sq m of undercover storage. Timber volumes at the port have seen a year-on-year uplift of 85% to keep pace with increased demand […]
admin · 12/6/2021
Construction NewsAcrol Modular – Major project underlines turnaround
After several loss-making years, a change in both management and approach has seen Gateshead-based Acrol Modular turning a profit once again. This turnaround has been further enhanced by a number of major projects including the development of a £5.86m Workspace and Growth Hub facility in Cheltenham, the company’s largest contract to date. “We have been […]
admin · 12/3/2021
Construction NewsPE Pipeline Specialists – Expansion continues
When Construction Industry News last caught up with PE Pipeline Specialists in 2018, it was enjoying strong growth thanks to its focus on customer service and the strength of its product range. Thankfully this forward progression hasn’t been curtailed by Covid-19, as the company continues to expand and develop its operation. “We have actually grown […]
admin · 12/3/2021
Construction NewsOffering an alternative within the marketplace
Hunta Hardware has been formed to provide an independent alternative to the architectural ironmongery and builders hardware distribution market. It has a team with over 100 years’ experience in sourcing, specification and distribution within the sector and it is dedicated to deliver a new level of service, choice, quality and value to its customers. Its […]
admin · 12/2/2021