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Sapphire Balustrades demonstrate the value of offsite construction
Follow the link to detailsof the Sapphire Balustrades record-breaking demonstration of the value of offsite construction, with an entire residential project’s pre-assembled balconies being installed in a single day!
We also explain the benefits of plasterboard in steel frame construction; the benefits of combining BIM and digital prototyping; and a step-by-step video guide to installing render.
We are encouraging all those involved in specifying and supplying timber to visit Timber Expo next month for 2 days packed with the latest products, innovations and developments. Alongside the Exhibition there are free seminars, ToolBox Talks, Timber Awards, plus the Buyers & Specifiers Forum – which is a great way to do business. Register here for the show.
On the jobs front we have news that industry vacancies up 8% in July, 33% in last 12 months – and there is a boom in UK white-collar construction workers wages, especially architects.
And finally, every white van man or women should check-out the latest Infographic that shows the real costs of transport and how to make big savings.
Boy 10 cuts safety rope to stop building noise so construction worker dangling from 8th floor
Read latest PSB Magazine online, includes ‘Green Space Tackles Anti-social Behaviour’
Consumer confidence rises more than expected in August – matching June’s nine-year high
Simple fire safety compliance solution for open plan homes via almost invisible fire suppression!
Demand for Gherkin & HSBC Tower shows London City property booming with overseas investors
Falling wages mask booming pay rises in white-collar UK construction industry especially architects
UK construction jobs boom – vacancies up 8% in July, 33% in last 12 months – check out JOBsearch
UK echo barriers reduce construction noise at new World Trade Centre in New York
Battle to control your home heating as Google launch Nest smart thermostat to cut UK bills
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in October were up +1.2% compared to the same month last year.
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Kids’ Village is delighted to have partnered with GEZE UK as their 2025 charity of the year – find out more via the article…
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The Encon Group, the leading independent distributor of building materials, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Silver membership of The 5% Club by the 2024/25 Employer Audit Scheme.
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Located in Charlton, South London, SWA member West Leigh was established during the Blitz, in 1943. During the destruction in London, the company helped in repairing windows and facades that had been damaged by bombings throughout the city.
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