One of the UK’s largest independent construction firms, has pledged its support to local Inverness-based charity, Mikeysline, which helps people experiencing mental health issues. Robertson is selling reusable water bottles to its employees, subcontractors and wider supply chain, with 100% of the money raised being donated to the Mikeysline charity. …
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The Brick Development Association (BDA) is delighted to announce this year’s judging panel for the 42nd annual Brick Awards, which celebrate the most exciting examples of brick architecture in the UK and across the world. New Panel Hilary Satchwell (Head Judge) – Director, Tibbalds Nicola Kelly – Commercial Director, Skanska Fiona …
Read More »ASSA ABLOY has acquired HKC, a leading manufacturer of professional fit, wired and wireless alarms and cloud based monitoring solutions for both the residential and commercial markets, based in Ireland. ASSA ABLOY is an international group with around 47,000 employees and has global sales close to £6.4 billion. In the …
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Registrations for the 20th annual Polypipe Regatta are now open. The popular yacht race, hosted by Polypipe, returns to Portsmouth on Thursday 6th September, bringing together the building, construction and plumbing sectors to take part in some friendly competition and spectacular sights at Port Solent. The race will see around …
Read More »Cabinet ministers have backed initial proposals for a new runway at Heathrow Airport, claiming it is an “historic moment”. As MPs prepare to vote on the plans ahead of the July 11 deadline, Paul Meagh, electrical and instrumentation services director at engineering solutions provider Boulting Ltd, explored how a modular …
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To help delegates maximise their time and the benefits of attending its 2018 All-Industry Conference, NMBS has developed and launched a new and bespoke conference app. Available for both iOS and Android mobile devices, the new app offers an impressive breadth and depth of information which can be accessed in …
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Leading construction materials supplier and manufacturer, Aggregate Industries is delighted to celebrate a huge milestone this year as its pioneering Lytag® lightweight aggregate solution brand marks its sixtieth year. Launched back in 1958, Lytag was originally conceived following a joint research project between John Laing Ltd and the Building Research …
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Insulation specialist Actis says increasing the number of offsite homes will form part of the solution to housing shortage issues raised in a report commissioned by The National Housing Federation and homelessness charity Crisis. The recent report, carried out by Heriot Watt University, says 340,000 new properties must be built …
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Imperial Bricks, the UK’s leading handmade brick supplier, has seen a 25% increase in sales compared to 2015/16’s trading year and a 20% increase in business growth due to the surge in demand for reclamation-style bricks. This demand is driven by builders’ merchants, architects and specifiers, developers and self-builders looking …
Read More »The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in no fewer than five categories in the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year that the BMF has been shortlisted in multiple categories of these prestigious awards, and they have set a new record in …
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