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Construction NewsSouthern Sheeting introduces labour-saving ground screws
Building materials supplier Southern Sheeting has launched ground screws that make light work of creating secure foundations for many construction jobs, ending the need for complex concrete slab laying. Perfect for small to medium building projects, both permanent and temporary, ground screws do away with the need for extensive excavation, heavy-duty specialist construction machinery and […]
admin · 10/22/2021
Construction NewsAdditional measures required to support heat and buildings strategy
The Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy is a welcome development in decarbonising the UK heating sector, but must be supported by further policy if net zero is to be achieved, according to polymer pipework specialist REHAU. The long-awaited strategy was launched October 2021 by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), with the […]
admin · 10/22/2021
Construction NewsMajor solar PV project set to cut carbon in Coventry appoints partner engineer
Midlands-based construction engineering consultancy, Howard Ward Associates (HWA), has been appointed by Ineco Energy to deliver a major solar PV project at 41 sites across Coventry. The scheme is part of a wider decarbonisation strategy in the city that will deliver carbon reductions and renewable energy generation improvements across a number of council-owned sites; such […]
admin · 10/21/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to Government’s Net Zero Strategy & Net Zero Review
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Government’s Net Zero Strategy and Net Zero Review. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-governments-net-zero-strategy-net-zero-review/">UKGBC responds to Government’s Net Zero Strategy & Net Zero Review</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/20/2021
Construction News£21m National Cycling Centre project on track
ISG is playing a key role in securing the future for the home of British cycling as the company is set to deliver a comprehensive £21m programme of modernisation and operational performance upgrades at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. The iconic sporting venue, that has played an instrumental role in Great Britain’s dominance of […]
admin · 10/20/2021
Construction NewsMasonry Frame Systems – Meeting the challenges of the pandemic
While Covid-19 has resulted in wide-ranging implications for every business, in some ways it has played into the hands of Kent-based Masonry Frame Systems, as its i-Form Solution is ideally suited to the challenges the pandemic has placed on the construction industry. “The manufacturing process we have developed was arguably born ‘Covid-ready’, as it is […]
admin · 10/20/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC reacts to Heat and Buildings Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today (19 October 2021) responded to the Government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-reacts-to-heat-and-buildings-strategy/">UKGBC reacts to Heat and Buildings Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/19/2021
Construction NewsA missed chance to kick-start the home heating revolution
As the government commits to ‘build back better’ there is also an urgent need to ‘build and retrofit greener’ if the UK is going to meet its carbon emission targets. The current gas crisis has brought home the vulnerability of the nation in terms of future power and heating and we welcome the publication of the Heat and […]
admin · 10/19/2021
Construction NewsRoof tile manufacturer raises concern over legislation changes
Pitched roof-tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has warned that there may be more disruption on the horizon for the building and construction sector if the UK adopts proposed changes outlined in forthcoming European legislation. Set for introduction in 2024, this will impact on the fixing requirements of UK manufactured roof tiles and slates and means […]
admin · 10/18/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry recruitment: Attracting and retaining new talent
The construction industry has adapted well throughout the last two years, but it’s still sometimes a problem to find new recruits. So, Kelly Friel from the construction tools expert, Zoro, has put together some top tips for attracting the best and brightest candidates to your business. The construction industry was quick to find and implement […]
admin · 10/15/2021
Construction NewsIs a spike in insolvencies on the cards for construction?
Insolvencies in the construction sector could rise as much as 25% in the next six months despite a rebound in orders, warns a new industry report. In its new Industry Trends: Construction report, Atradius details how the UK construction sector is benefiting from a robust demand-driven rebound that will see growth return after the negative […]
admin · 10/14/2021
Construction NewsHow dialing up the green revolution would give UK construction something to sink its teeth into
Ahead of the autumn budget on 27th October, Brendan Sharkey, Head of Construction and Real Estate at MHA, says that with the pandemic subsiding, the Chancellor should introduce more measures to get the construction industry to focus on sustainability. “With the pandemic subsiding and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) approaching, the autumn […]
admin · 10/13/2021
Construction NewsTackling Emissions from Office Operations: Start with Usage
<p>Kristin Marin, CUBE programme manager, writes for UKGBC about tackling waste in our office buildings. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/tackling-emissions-from-operations-cube-competition/">Tackling Emissions from Office Operations: Start with Usage</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/13/2021
Construction NewsGovernment consider deterrents for demolishing buildings
Rather than knocking down existing buildings, experts are urging ministers to encourage developers to explore refurbishments, as making steel, concrete and bricks for new buildings generate vast carbon emissions. Business minister, Lord Callanan, told delegates at a Property Week conference that the government would be looking at this issue in its forthcoming heat and building […]
admin · 10/12/2021
Construction NewsShortages see wages pushed up in construction industry professional services roles
Professional services within the construction and real estate industry are seeing unprecedented rises in wages, which is causing a disparity between role levels and pay, explains Christine Scott, director of development and construction at real estate recruitment firm Madison Berkeley. ONS figures showed that business services within the construction industry saw the highest rise in […]
admin · 10/12/2021
Net ZeroNet Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme – Market Analysis
<p>Join us to hear the key findings and recommendations for a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme from market analysis carried out within the UK property sector</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/events/net-zero-carbon-buildings-verification-scheme-market-analysis-2/">Net Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme – Market Analysis</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/11/2021
Construction NewsFive key tips for MIG welding
When searching for the MIG welder that meets your requirements, there are a host of key factors to consider, which Eng-Weld goes through in this piece to enable you to find the best fit for you. What is MIG welding? Metal Inert Gas or MIG welding is an arc welding process that uses a continuous […]
admin · 10/11/2021
Construction NewsWhen does the banter go too far? One in five construction employees have suffered from bullying in the last year, impacting their mental health
21% of construction employees have experienced bullying in the last year. Half of these suffered from anxiety or stress as a result, with just 6% saying they had sufficient mental health support from management and HR. The findings, from a nationwide survey ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, come as poor mental […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsMTX celebrates national award for Modular Construction Excellence
Wilmslow-based MMC healthcare building specialist, MTX, is celebrating triumph at the national Offsite Awards, winning Healthcare Project of the Year. The accolade was awarded for MTX’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital three-storey ward development, which reached completion in 2020. The state-of-the-art 4,300 sq m project condensed what is typically a three-year project into just one through […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsGSE Plant Ltd – Award win at first time of asking
While GSE Plant Ltd has enjoyed strong commercial growth since its formation in 1999, the south-east-based company has perhaps been guilty of hiding its light under a bushel by not putting itself forward for any awards. This all changed recently after it was named Plant Hire Company of the Year – South East England at […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-the-scottish-heat-and-buildings-strategy/">UKGBC responds to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/8/2021