24 June 2015

Events feedback, security myths & construction culture shift

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news begins with a report from Brixton prison about an exciting project to help reduce crime and provide one solution to the acute construction[…]

  • 24 June 2015

24 June 2015

Applicant deficit echoes skills shortage in construction

Over the past 12 months, 187,987 construction roles were posted on CV-Library, compared to 115,290 during the same period the previous year – suggesting an additional 72,697 jobs in the sector. While there has also been a 37.2% increase in the number of candidates applying for roles in the sector, this falls significantly behind industry[…]

  • 24 June 2015

23 June 2015

New Drylining Centre helps ex-offenders to Bounce Back into jobs

Ex-offenders Bounce Back into employment Supported by Knauf and Encon working with Be Onsite, Land Securities and Lend Lease, the new Dry Lining Training Centre, based at Brixton prison in south London, responds to the urgent need for trained workers in the sector. The new Bounce Back Dry Lining Training Centre demonstrates how the industry[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

Brochure highlights extensive range of pumped drainage systems

Delta’s pump stations are designed for specific applications. Most are made from tank grade virgin HDPE and moulded in high quality controlled environments to exacting standards. The brochure highlights a range of pumped drainage systems, including: The brochure details Delta’s comprehensive range of pumped drainage systems Dual V3 standard ground water chamber Foul V3 standard[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

New dedicated app for installers and service engineers

ME Engineer has been developed to allow service engineers and installers to access current information on Mitsubishi Electric’s extensive range of products. The company’s Technical Services and Aftersales Manager, Steve Hayward, claims that the App has been carefully designed “by engineers, for engineers”. Easy access to information The ME Engineer app is available on Apple,[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

Report suggests overwhelming ROI with Kingspan Kooltherm

The solutions have been developed to offer superior thermal performance with a thinner profile, allowing valuable useable floor area to be maximised within the building footprint. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’, was carried out by Sweett Group on behalf of Kingspan Insulation. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’ The comprehensive[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

Lucideon publishes new Testing Brochure

The materials and analytical expertise at Lucideon range from ceramics and glass to metals, polymers and composites. Capabilities include materials characterisation, performance testing, quality control and failure analysis. Dr Richard White, Head of Testing at Lucideon, said: “Quite often clients don’t realise how extensive our capabilities are; we conduct many forms of materials testing, from[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

GGF launches online bookshop for its publications

The GGF Shop contains a comprehensive range of technical, health and safety and consumer publications to help companies and individuals throughout the industry work to the highest standards.  GGF Shop offers an online space to order hard copies of GGF publications at anytime, anywhere The new retail website covers a full range of GGF titles,[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability

Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. ’An excellent piece of architecture’ The Library and Cultural Centre was described as ’a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building.’ Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning €29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]

  • 23 June 2015

22 June 2015

Polyflor vinyl flooring specified for seaside development

Wales & West Housing’s development is comprised of 40 affordable homes, consisting of 24 one bedroom apartments and 16 two bedroom apartments, costing a total of £3.9m. Around 2500m² of Polyflor flooring was installed by Artisan Flooring of Swansea throughout the development. Polyflor Secura PUR in Antique Herringbone 2129 at Wales & West Housing’s New[…]

  • 22 June 2015