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Britain cannot rely on overseas construction workers to deliver the Government’s target of building 1.5 million homes, the housing minister has said. While acknowledging that foreign workers would “play a role” in construction, Matthew Pennycook said on Friday that vacancies in the industry would have to be filled by “people that live in this country”. […]
A groundbreaking new partnership that will unlock career pathways in the built environment and develop cutting-edge skills to power the North East economy has been announced. Education Partnership North East (EPNE) and Northumbria University have unveiled a new partnership that will strengthen links between the two organisations, something that will come to life at the […]
Building on the success of last year’s Accommodating Christmas, this year’s campaign tells a touching, multi-generational story of inspiration, career growth, and the enduring connection between family and Wernick’s values. The video follows a young boy who idolises his father, a dedicated Wernick employee. Captivated by construction and his toy forklift, the child’s passion blossoms […]
November PMI® data highlighted a robust upturn in UK construction output. However, new order growth eased to a five-month low and year-ahead business activity expectations were the least upbeat since October 2023. At 55.2 in November, up slightly from 54.3 in October, the headline S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI® ) – a […]
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has today published a new, industry-first playbook containing a collection of the best available knowledge and learnings to tackle RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete). Addressing growing industry concerns about the material, the publication marks the first step towards defining a standardised approach that empowers stakeholders to manage RAAC in the […]
UK-based OPT Services has unveiled SlimLine™ Capping, a groundbreaking fibre cable protection solution that promises to deliver significant environmental and installation advantages to the fibre optic industry. This launch marks the first significant innovation in fibre cable capping in four decades, offering full compatibility with existing Capping 25 products. “We’re not just […]
In medium to high rise buildings where the external façade is masonry, brickwork may need structural support, typically steel support shelves, but this is often located where a cavity barrier should be positioned. Installing wall cavity barriers together with masonry support shelves without a detrimental effect on the building’s fire safety can be a […]
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH LIGHT: TRILUX ENHANCES URBAN SPACES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS As the heart of North Kensington evolves, the Westway Community Street project emerges as a beacon of community enhancement complemented by TRILUX lighting. Situated beneath the Westway elevated carriageway, this vibrant area spans from Acklam Road to Stable Way, encompassing significant sites like […]
Work to turn a council-owned disused garage plot in Bristol into affordable housing thanks to the innovative Gap House concept has reached its final stage of construction. The first factory-made panels, which will be used to create the external walls of the homes, have been lifted onto site and are now being installed in […]
VTT launches new origami packaging technology to create sustainable lightweight, durable, and eye-catching alternatives to conventional protective packing materials VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners, has developed a new technology for shaping cardboard in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fibre-based […]
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