Entries by Lyn

VIDEO – ADSA Welcomes New Members

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has seen an increase in membership of more than 15 per cent – welcoming more members in 2020 than ever before.   “Our industry has been incredibly resilient through these troubling times,” said ADSA’s Managing Director Ken Price. “Throughout the pandemic we have tried to be responsive and flexible to […]

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INCREASED GLOBAL DEMAND FOR RECYCLED ASPHALTE

According to a study of Fact.MR, the global recycled asphalt market is set to expand at a healthy CAGR of over 4.5% through 2021. Growing demand for asphalt in using patch material and road aggregate due to its durability and cost-effectiveness will drive the demand of recycled asphalt. Rising concern towards global warning and usage […]

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World Construction activity increases

Global construction is in recovery, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Global Construction Monitor. Its latest activity index, which measures current and expected workloads in residential, non-residential and infrastructure sectors, as well as company profit margins, rose to +14 in the first quarter of 2021 from +3 in the the 2020 fourth quarter. […]

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Bounce back loans, the cost

Buildingspecifier found this blog from The Business Rescue Expert thought provoking.  We present it to our readers and ask the question, ‘Has the Bounce Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) succeeded in preserving the vibrancy of commerce and in particular the construction sector?’. We would welcome your comments. Construction industry could cost the Treasury £4.2bn in BBLS […]

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BBA CERTIFICATION FOR ROOF WATERPROOFING SYSTEM

TN International gains BBA certification for its Börner roof waterproofing systems Global roofing specialist TN International has won BBA approval for its specification range of Börner bituminous roofing systems. Agrément Certificate No: 21/5879 is the first in a series of BBA certificates that cover the manufacturer’s key specification systems, focusing on torch-safe roofing options for […]

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QUEENS SPEECH: Construction viewpoints

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Chief Executive Victoria Hills said:  “Planning reform will impact communities across the country. This must be a positive process, to ensure that planners have the required support to plan the world we need. Planners are uniquely skilled to bring together communities, developers, infrastructure providers and local government to ensure new […]

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POLYPIPE – Mental Awareness Week

Natalie Butler, Learning and Development Business Partner Polypipe Building Services   Polypipe shows commitment to employees’ mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 Polypipe Building Services has announced its commitment to taking care of the mental health of its employees by recently adding four more Mental Health First Aiders. Kent-based building services specialist Polypipe […]

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Project-starts signal rise in construction confidence

Rise in project-starts signals return of confidence for construction sector The latest Glenigan Index of construction project-starts identifies a very welcome up-tick in construction projects moving to-site in the three months to April 2021. The value of underlying construction work (under £100 million in value) starting on-site during the period was 30% higher than a […]

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Threat of an Internet Dark Ages for Rural Areas

Property values in less densely populated areas have risen almost twice as fast as in urban hubs The broadband infrastructure is lagging behind in rural areas With the increase of population in areas with poor infrastructure, this will strain the current internet connections. There has never been a more essential time to have good broadband […]

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