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15 May 2015

Aggregate Industries host pop-up concrete gallery

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The event featured an extensive seminar programme, aimed at architects and specifiers, focusing on the new concrete techniques and materials which are enabling innovation in building design and construction.  Simon Marriott, Director at Aggregate Industries, said, “London is the centre of the world’s creative industries, of which architecture and construction are a vital part. By[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Bespoke fire doors chosen for Surrey golf club

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The stained, ebony ash veneered doors featured a bespoke curved steel inlay design. These were specified to complement the contemporary interior design of The Lodge – an eighteen room, boutique hotel set in the Surrey countryside in the grounds of Kingswood Golf Course. The Lodge has eighteen individually styled, contemporary rooms. Kingswood’s 6,900 yard course[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Construction industry investigating skills card fraud

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The CITB and CSCS have begun by conducting an industry-wide online survey into skills card fraud. The investigation follows the recent prosecution of an organised gang that dealt in fake identity documents. The survey seeks to determine how common this type of fraud is, and whether identity checking procedures meet the required standards. Cardholders are[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Heat Interface Units receive WRAS approval

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WRAS is the industry standard for UK approved water fittings that are compliant with the UK plumbing regulations. All products are approved by UK Water Suppliers using the performance requirements set out by the Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The WRAS approved Meibes Unit by Pegler Yorkshire Climate[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

The Surface and Materials Hub at UK Construction Week

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Held at the Birmingham NEC, the Surface andamp; Materials Hub will run for the first three days of UK Construction Week, between 6-8 October in partnership with SCIN Gallery. The hub will host a comprhensive schedule of debates, workshops and panel discussion with its event partner, the Society of British and International Design (SBID). The[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Humanscale announce line up for Clerkenwell Design Week

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The sessions will explore topics from movement in the workplace, through to the issues that leading women figures face in the furniture industry. Humanscale will also be showcasing its latest designs in an event hosted by international designer Todd Bracher. Tuesday 19th May The first day will begin with a session focusing on cultivating a[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

The Surface & Materials Hub at UK Construction Week

Posted on by KoruEditor

Held at the Birmingham NEC, the Surface & Materials Hub will run for the first three days of UK Construction Week, between 6-8 October in partnership with SCIN Gallery. The hub will host a comprhensive schedule of debates, workshops and panel discussion with its event partner, the Society of British and International Design (SBID). The[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

British Homes Awards announced for UK Construction Week

Posted on by KoruEditor

UK Construction Week will take place at the Birmingham NEC between the 6th and 11th October. Entries are now being considered across the 10 categories for the Great British Homes Awards from homebuilders, developers, housing associations, architects and interior designers. Homes For Britain In partnership with H+H UK and supported by government and BRE, this[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Fire rated and acoustic sealing and bonding from Hush UK

Posted on by KoruEditor

Noise is transmitted in buildings by both airborne and impact sound sources and UK Building Regulations requires that both these noise types are controlled. Acoustic testing confirms sealing all air paths in a separating floor or wall construction will help to ensure acoustic performance levels are met. Sound will pass through any gaps therefore the[…]

  • 15 May 2015

14 May 2015

How will building contractors fare under the Tory government?

Posted on by KoruEditor

After weeks of uncertainty and speculation surrounding the General Election and the policies of those campaigning, we finally have a result in the form of a Conservative majority. In 2014, the Office for National Statistics reported that 4.6 million people in the UK were self-employed; that’s 15% of the workforce who work for themselves, and[…]

  • 14 May 2015