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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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
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HMG Paints Ltd, the UK’s largest independent paint manufacturer, has announced the launch of Hydrosol a new range of hybrid coatings designed for the metal fabrication marketplace.
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