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The number of construction companies in “significant” financial distress hit increased 38.6% in Q1 2024, reveals the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert research. In addition, construction was the sector with the most companies in “critical” financial distress, hitting 6,141 in the first quarter of this year. Overall, the level of “significant” financial distress leapt […]
How will the transition to net zero affect the UK economy? The rapid roll-out of clean energy and energy efficiency measures needed to deliver the net zero transition will be capital-intensive upfront but can serve to make the UK economy resilient, productive and competitive in the long term. In 2020, the Government’s independent climate advisers, […]
During a recent visit, Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands praised GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Canalside Close development which is being built in partnership with Keon Homes. GSA’s Canalside Close development, located in Blakenall Heath in Walsall, will provide 33 affordable homes on disused industrial land close to the Wyrley and Essington canal. The housing scheme […]
The housing development has been left half-finished. Half-finished Shrewsbury housing development ‘to be finished next spring’ after builders went into liquidation. A half-finished housing development left abandoned after a construction firm went into liquidation “will be finished by next spring”. Concerns had been raised over mess and safety after the development in Racecourse Crescent, […]
More than 120,000 EJOT Colorfast self-drilling fasteners have helped Kingspan to create a thermally superior, visually-appealing building envelope for its first purpose-built manufacturing plant in South East Asia. The 16,000 sq. m factory at Phu My Town in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam, will enable Kingspan to grow its presence in the wider Asian […]
As the UK moves towards a general election both the opposition party and current UK government are viewing energy costs as a weapon that can be used to attract electoral ballots. Both parties are reviewing their approach to truncating domestic and commercial energy costs. The current opposition party has made public proposals […]
Pic Cap: Ken Price (left) presents the award to Neil Rule of Access2 seen here with Philip Goldberg (right), Treasurer of the GAI. This month (April) Access2 clinched the ADSA Sponsored Product Design and Innovation Award (Electronic) at the AI Specification Awards 2024. The Newcastle-upon-Tyne company, which specialises in the supply of master […]
What is CaberShieldPlus? It’s a chipboard flooring panel, in 18mm or 22mm thickness, with a useful permanent waterproof, protective layer on the top and bottom of the panel. Is 60 days exposure proven? And what does it mean? Yes, previously boasting 42 days, this panel is now BBA-certified for 60 days exposure to […]
Author Ashley Bateson In the last 100 years plastic has gone from hero to villain, having a catalytic effect in transforming our buildings in the modern era. However, our industry needs to understand all the societal and environmental impacts to make more informed materials choices if we are to build a sustainable future. With their […]
Housing planning reform is high on the political agenda as we head towards the general election Our 2024 outlook for the UK homebuilding sector is negative. While the UK’s housing underdevelopment is a long-term positive for homebuilders, current industry and economic headwinds will continue to hinder development as homebuilders navigate current market uncertainty. By the end […]
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