Entries by Lyn

Recruitment Needs Continue To Boom

Totally Modular Recruitment Needs Continue To Boom After securing a significant pipeline of factory built homes, many of which will be delivered to housing associations across the nation, Midlands based housing manufacturer Totally Modular are leading the way in job creation enhancing the continued prominence of MMC whilst creating a new generation of skilled, volumetric […]

Timber buildings on the rise

How to build a timber construction on a point-supported flat slab. Timber, one of the oldest construction materials, in the last two centuries has been surpassed by more technologically advanced materials: it is time for it to restore its former glory. In recent years a new sensitivity towards environmental issues has led to a rediscovery […]

New Connectors for Light Gauge Steel catalogue

Introducing our brand new 2021 Connectors for Light Gauge Steel catalogue Simpson Strong-Tie are all set to provide the steel frame construction industry with performance tested connectors and fixings with the release of our brand new 2021 Connectors for Light Gauge Steel catalogue. Created for suppliers, architects, engineers, erectors, and contractors alike, the new catalogue […]

NEW CHAIR OF HOMES ENGLAND A VISIONARY LEADER

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed Peter Freeman as the new Chair of Homes England, the government’s housing delivery agency. The three-year appointment follows a hearing by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee Monday 12 October, after which they endorsed his suitability for the role. Peter Freeman is co-founder of the property developer […]

SIMPLIFYING BUYING

Samuel Hunt (left) and Andrew Haehn ( right) Co-founders of Materials Market   Post Enquiry  – Compare Offers –  Place Order: Revolutionary new website that simplifies buying  A new website called Materials Market has launched to help the construction industry make faster, smarter, and more cost-effective decisions when buying materials. This next-generation platform allows customers […]

Dura Products awarded certification from leading construction product body

Green construction innovators Dura Products has once again received Certification to the UK’s leading highways construction certification scheme, HAPAS (Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme), from the BBA, for its Durakerb product. The HAPAS scheme, set up by Highways England, the County Surveyors Society (CCS) and the British Board of Agrément (BBA) provides national approval assessment, […]

Making the most of your digital assets

~ Potential applications of digital twins ~   Demand for high-quality housing and public infrastructure is continuing to rise in the UK. While the construction industry wants to deliver new buildings quickly, it must also take measures to construct new and retrofit existing buildings effectively and sustainably. Embracing digital technology is one way to make […]

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MARBLE-MOSAICS WITH MARMOX MULTIBOARDS

MARMOX MULTIBOARDS CARRY MARBLE-MOSAICS ACROSS CINQUE PORT SELF-BUILD A strikingly modern residential property in one of Kent’s most famous coastal towns is making articulate use of Marmox Multiboards as part of its cladding solution, around both the inside of an elevated balcony terrace, as well as across the main entrance elevation. The 3600 sq. ft. […]

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FIRE SAFETY FOR MEDICAL FACILITY

The roof space to an existing commercial property in the North-West of England has been given the added protection of having its very large roof-space sub-divided using the APOLLO Lite 30:30 system manufactured by TBA FIREFLYTM. The work within the 30 year old Spa Medica building near Preston was carried out by Northamptonshire based DC […]

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Rapid Ramp – Modular Ramps & Steps

Rapid Ramp, the UK’s leading modular ramp and step manufacturer continue to offer a nationwide supply and installation service. Their modular products are off the shelf systems, available from stock with fast service and construction. With a fully reusable and adjustable design, the products can fit various sized spaces and buildings. Plus, they can fully […]