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Life-threatening lung disease caused by silica dust claims the lives of more than 500 construction workers each year. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is planning targeted site visits across the UK this summer, supported their HSE’s “Dust Kills” campaign, to focus on respiratory risks from exposure to dust. Inspectors will check control measures in place to protect […]
A planning application for a striking new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted, which will vastly improve public access across the docks, while also linking the new Silvertown development with Custom House Elizabeth Line station. The plans, submitted by The Silvertown Partnership, are part of a longstanding ambition associated with […]
Fully compliant door leaf is the foundation of new fire resistant PAS 24 security entrance doorsets Derbyshire-based door distributor JB Kind is launching its new PAS 24 door leaf to doorset manufacturers, and its PAS 24 fire resistant security doorsets service to developers, architects and specifiers, after investing in an innovative new door core which […]
From Waste to Wow: TRILUX and Skanska’s circular lighting project saves 17 tonnes of CO2e and creates an inspiring workplace UK, May 2023 – Skanska, a leading construction and development company committed to reducing carbon emissions, partnered with TRILUX to provide a sustainable and inspiring workplace for its UK head office. The project aimed to […]
Fire safety specialist FSi has unveiled a new cavity barrier system that delivers 90 minutes of passive fire protection – backed by fast access to expert technical and installation support. The Silverliner Open State Cavity Barrier 5 (OSCB-5) provides critical protection that can stop a fire, and the heat generated by it, from spreading […]
Image Alexander Parkyn-Smith The first photovoltaic (PV) solar array to connect directly to the electricity transmission network in the UK was energised this week as National Grid connected Enso Energy and Cero Generation’s new 50 MW Larks Green solar farm to its Iron Acton substation near Bristol. This follows installation of new switchgear at the […]
The construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) picked up in April, adding to the positive signs from other indicators that the economy is turning a corner. At 51.1 in April, the latest PMI from S&P Global / CIPS UK pointed to only modest growth in construction output from 50.7 in March. But evidence of a significant […]
THE final section of West Kirby’s controversial flood defence wall has been installed, but work on the project continues. The 1.2metre wall was approved by a council committee in 2021, despite campaigners arguing it will stop people coming to the town. The distinctive ‘wave’ design of the structure can now be seen. In a statement […]
UK welfare manufacturer Boss Cabins has announced that after an intensive period of testing and seeding the market, they have secured a number of significant orders for its recently launched Deep Green GenFree welfare cabin range. Over the past six months, Boss Cabins has focussed on placing its generator-free cabins on demo with large hire […]
Mineral ceiling systems by Zentia feature on Howdens’ new UK logistics hub. Mineral ceiling systems by Zentia were specified for a new UK national logistics hub for the international Howdens Joinery Group for a trio of reasons – sustainability, aesthetics and acoustics. Zentia’s Ultima+ OP 600mm x 600mm tegular-edged tiles were installed […]
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