Trade industries are struggling to recruit highly skilled workers to their teams. This particularly hits the plumbing industry with 56 percent of professionals stating a ‘lack of skilled workers’ as the biggest problem facing the industry. However, introducing apprenticeship schemes to your plumbing business can be an excellent way to encourage potential new talent to join.
In today’s world, clean air quality is more important more than ever. People want to feel safe when they spend time at home, so construction companies and professional builders are learning to put this concern at the forefront of future projects. After years or decades in the business, some professionals may wonder how to switch their practices to this new focus in construction.
Xfinity Communities survey finds strong support of smart home tech.
What are termites and what do they do to damage your home? Here’s what you need to know about these common household pests, including how to identify them, the important warning signs, and what you can do to get rid of them for good.
88% of Brits don’t have plumbing and drains insurance , so they could have to fork out hundreds of pounds in repairs, even though frozen pipes can be easily avoided by following these useful tips.
Whether you are looking at renovating an office or even looking to build one, there are many aspects to consider which are often forgotten. Sometimes it is necessary to start from the bottom up, and if you’re looking for commercial flooring then these are the main priorities to keep in mind.
Quartzene is noted for the effective insulating properties as an additive in a product. Svenska Aerogel is now collaborating with one of Europe’s largest textile industries to develop a manufacturing process that enables Quartzene to be integrated into a variety of woven textiles to produce textile-based thermal insulation materials and fabrics.
Gareth Barber, MD of The Stable Company, discusses the reasons why timber construction is passing with flying colours in education….
This week Attic Self Storage released its new ‘What’s in Store for Storage’ guide, showing how much floor space is required in different sizes of property using government standards. The guide provides a visual representation of the amount of space that must be dedicated to storage, and provides insights into the kinds of ‘stuff’ that people can expect to fit.
Architectural Vision Systems is a company founded out of the structural glazing market. Based in Kent, they have become one of the leading experts in the arena, thriving through a dedication to exceptional quality. Following the company’s recognition in the 2019 Design and Build Awards, where they were named ‘Most Outstanding in Frameless Doors & Windows’, we took a closer look to find out more.
The rapid rise in demand for high rise buildings presents significant challenges for M&E experts, who have to challenge 100…
SkyLab is a Digital Performance Company that optimises the delivery of Content, Software and Machine Data for mission critical applications…
• Four million households in the UK are privately rented.• The Government’s recent announcement to scrap Section 21 will enable…
It’s proven that a childhood spent outdoors helps children grow up healthier and happier, but new research from skincare brand…
With so many gorgeous examples of different architecture and building styles over the centuries, it doesn’t make sense to knock…
It was a double night of success for Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) and architecture and sports & leisure firm LK2…
In 2018 the Office of National Statistics flagged that the UK construction sector was second only to administrative and support…
If you live in a city, you’ve likely seen the hundreds of private, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) propping up all…
ISLAND Road West, a new prime urban logistics scheme in Reading, has seen the second phase of development completed this month on a former domestic landfill site off the A33.
James Myatt is executive chairman at Townscape Products. The company has over forty years’ experience providing counter terror systems for towns and cities in the UK and overseas.
The project will consist of 85 4.2 MW turbines with 1.1 TWh energy output and 357 MW installed capacity.
Skyscrapers, bridges, wireless technology, etc. are all things that most of us ponder from afar with some fascination. Glen Coben, however, grew up with a father whose engineering projects caught his imagination and passion early in life and inspired him to be part of the building process. Recently
Geo-Environmental Services, Limited (GESL) offer a comprehensive range of services for a range of developments. These vary from desk studies, through to on-site intrusive investigations, which are used to provide ground models for contaminated land assessments, foundation and pavement, road and drai
Keen to capitalise on the growing nuclear sector, leading Steel Fabricators, Adey Steel Group are seeking accreditation for the Fit for Nuclear scheme.
The president of Tajikistan has inaugurated work on a 335m-tall dam that is set to become the tallest in the world
Morrison Utility Services (MUS) has been appointed to deliver the mains renewal and developer services programmes for Affinity Water.
Bam worker dies on Scottish power station site
Cable installation starts at Mersey bridge
Aegion Corporation Receives Project of the Year Honors for Two Infrastructure Solutions Projects
Liverpool City Council and two of its highway contractors have been prosecuted following two separate incidents at poorly managed city centre roadworks.
Transport Northern Ireland has suspended bidding for a £165m Belfast road scheme and put the project on hold.
Carillion Construction has been selected as preferred bidder for the £96m Lincoln eastern bypass.
