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Whilst the UK bakes in Mediterranean conditions New Zealand is in its mid-winter season with temperatures averaging 10c, this report indicates that the outlook for construction is also wintery in nature. New home build inquiries have declined steeply since last year, and residential construction intentions have plummeted – but the industry expects it will […]
UKGBC study reveals essential role of circularity in delivering net zero buildings The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new insight into the positive impact circular thinking can have in delivering whole life carbon reductions and value creation across construction projects. Through the smart application of circular economy practices, significant carbon reductions can be […]
Not really a construction story this one, but I thought it was charmingly put together and having just witnessed an unsuspecting tourist lose his Fish and Chip Lunch to one of the marauders, I thought it was something that folk in general should pay heed to, happy weekend everyone, Lyn Winged hooligans bring misery […]
The threat of insolvency could rival inflation as the main danger to the UK’s construction industry, according to a new study by a Yorkshire-based multi-national professional services company. Turner & Townsend said the potential return of rising insolvencies in the construction industry shows that economic reality is catching up with the sector, following the closure […]
In a short video launched by West Fraser,trading as Norbord, the panel product specialist demonstrates how its sturdy CaberFloor is made at the huge Cowie facility near Stirling, Scotland. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The 95-second, virtual ‘factory tour’ enables the viewer to appreciate the exacting processes required to produce the versatile and […]
Marlon Clickfix Panel Glazing Brett Martin to cut buildings’ carbon footprint with products based on used cooking oil with ISCC certified product Brett Martin is set to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings around the world with a remarkable new Polycarbonate glazing product largely based on bio-circular attributed material such as used cooking oil, […]
New Hollo-Bolt plug-in tool available in Tekla Warehouse. Working in partnership with Trimble Solutions (UK), Lindapter is pleased to announce the launch of a new Tekla plug in-tool, which will help to facilitate the efficient and accurate detailing of the Hollo-Bolt system into structural steel models. Available to download within Tekla Warehouse, the time-saving […]
The team at Fassa Bortolo were recently contacted by award-winning building, surveying, architectural and property management specialist, 3Sixty Real Estate, to provide a solution that would protect and weatherproof a high-end, luxury home in Bristol. The property was originally designed by renowned Bristol-based architect, Hartland Thomas in 1935 and was in need of modernisation. Following […]
Fiona Sawyer, Professional support lawyer, planning, London IPA Annual Report on Major Projects – end of the road for planning reform? A developer client recently commented “Because what we need now is more uncertainty, right?”, or words to that effect. Uncertainty about what? Planning reform. Because, in spite of “planning” apparently holding back housing and […]
S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI® KEY FINDINGS Civil engineering and housing activity fall in July Commercial work expands at weakest pace for 18 months Supplier delays least widespred since February 2020 COMMENTS: Tim Moore, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, which compiles the survey “July data illustrated that cost of living pressures, […]
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