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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.
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Hambleside Danelaw is proud to bring to market a new and updated Thin Leading Edge Interlocking Dry Fix Verge. Superseding the HD TIDV, the ThinVerg® is a result of ongoing product development based on customer demands.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs
Geberit UK, a leading provider of sanitary and piping systems, has achieved recognition as one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-sized Companies to Work For 2024, reinforcing its position as an employer of choice in the plumbing and housebuilding sectors.
Posted in Articles, Awards, Bathrooms & Toilets, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Interiors, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
Stannah is delighted to announce its successful bid for the Network Rail lift and escalator tender. Stannah has worked with Network Rail for over two decades and has now won a new five-year contract.
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