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Cembrit provides architects with BBA Certified slates

The importance of BBA (British Board of Agrément) certification is well-known as an independent mark of approval for suppliers to the construction industry, and Cembrit has the distinction of having its complete range of fibre cement fully accredited by the organisation. The BBA is the UK’s major authority offering approval and certification services to manufacturers […]

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Careers under the spotlight at UK Construction Week

As students across the country get stuck into the new academic year, UK Construction Week is celebrating education and training of all kinds – highlighting that there is more than one way to build a successful and rewarding career in construction. Key to this is the UK Construction Week Career Centre, a dedicated area within […]

Event Sheds Light On New Advances To Crown Trade Timonox

Crown Paints will be previewing new advances to the Crown Trade Timonox range at an event aimed at specifiers in London next month. The new Crown Trade Timonox Upgrade system will be demonstrated at The Building Centre in London on the 8th September. For more than 40 years, Crown Trade’s Timonox flame retardant system has […]

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Leader of the Green Party to speak at energy 2015

UK Construction Week is pleased to announce that Green Party leader Natalie Bennett is the latest name confirmed to speak at the inaugural Energy 2015 event this October. Speaking alongside Adam Chase – Director of E4tech (UK) Ltd, Stephen Joseph – Chief Executive at Campaign for Better Transport and Claire Haigh – Chief Executive Officer […]

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Industry calls for real steps towards Northern powerhouse

The extension of devolution deals to Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and the Midlands announced by Chancellor George Osborne have been given a mixed reception by industry figures, according to UK Construction Week. Reacting to the plans to extend the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ concept, which includes the creation of a new Greater Manchester Land Commission, several industry commentators […]

Talking in Your Client’s Language

Many British construction companies have grown by developing overseas. While this brings great opportunities and benefits it also presents many challenges. Over the coming years, export plays a key role in the government’s strategy for economic development. Whether this exporting involves the EU, or one of the new blocks such as the BRICS, MINT, or […]

New Energy-saving Smoke & Heat Alarms Launched

Low energy consumption is high on the agenda for the new Firex® range of smoke and heat alarms, alongside a host of other advanced features ideally suited to all types of housing. For many years, Firex® has proved itself as a popular range of cost-effective hard-wired, interconnectable alarms, satisfying Building Regulations and British Standards requirements. […]

Capital Safety champions protection against dropped objects with acquisition of Python Safety, INC

Capital Safety, the world leading provider of safety solutions for workers at height has announced the acquisition of specialist manufacturer of tool drop prevention equipment, Python Safety, Inc. Capital Safety’s industry-leading products, which include harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, engineered systems and rescue devices, are sold through the globally recognised brands DBI-SALA® and PROTECTA®. The addition […]

Safety Conscious Stormking

Safety conscious contractors will welcome StormFix – a new product from prefabricated building products specialists Stormking. StormFix from Stormking StormFix fixing kits have been sourced in partnership with RAWLBOLT and the packs are exclusive to Stormking and offer fixing bolts to ensure safe and secure fixing of structural frames to all common types of external […]