20 April 2015

Mechanical anchors and direct fasteners for M&E contractors

The new anchor systems and direct fasteners have been designed specifically for M&E contractors. Available in a range of sizes and finishes, they are suitable for cable tray, junction box, fixing channel support system and suspended lighting system applications. Fitting DeWALT’s Snake mechanical anchor Snake mechanical anchor The Snake mechanical anchor is an internally threaded[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Impact on industry now Consumer Rights Act is implemented

“Be Prepared” advises GGF New Consumer Rights Act introduces a range of new rights for consumers when it comes into force on 1 October 2015 including a 30-day time period to return faulty goods and replacement rights for faulty digital content. Consumer Rights Act granted Royal Assent and became law on 26 March 2015 Streamlines[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

How will the General Election affect construction contractors?

15% of the UK’s workforce now considered to be self-employed How will the General Election affect construction contractors? David Cameron, leader of the Conservatives, has repeatedly stated that his party are “the party of small businesses” and, unsurprisingly, all of the other major parties have been quick to declare their ongoing support to the growing[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Demolition, lifting and handling products on show at UK Construction Week

Plant andamp; Machinery Live is the latest edition to the UK Construction Week line-up Comprising over 2,000 square metres of exhibition space, Plant andamp; Machinery Live will take place at the Birmingham NEC. It will run from 6 – 8 October as part of UK Construction Week. The latest from the plant and machinery sector[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Demolition, lifting & handling products on show at UK Construction Week

Plant & Machinery Live is the latest edition to the UK Construction Week line-up Comprising over 2,000 square metres of exhibition space, Plant & Machinery Live will take place at the Birmingham NEC. It will run from 6 – 8 October as part of UK Construction Week. The latest from the plant and machinery sector[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Mechanical anchors and direct fasteners for MandE contractors

The new anchor systems and direct fasteners have been designed specifically for Mandamp;E contractors. Available in a range of sizes and finishes, they are suitable for cable tray, junction box, fixing channel support system and suspended lighting system applications. Fitting DeWALT’s Snake mechanical anchor Snake mechanical anchor The Snake mechanical anchor is an internally threaded[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Bespoke rooflight solution for contemporary service station

Gloucester Services has benefited from the installation of a bespoke rooflight unit from Glazing Vision Providing travellers and local suppliers with a butchery and a farmshop, Gloucester Services is unlike many of Britain’s other motorway service stations. It boasts a contemporary and unique design, with two curved walls and a green roof full of natural[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Sadolin Classic and Extra protect and enhance new joinery

Sadolin Classic and Extra protect and enhance new joinery Sadolin Classic and Sadolin Extra provide protection on their own on various wooden surfaces. Sadolin Classic two-coat application for planed and rough sawn timber Sadolin Extra durable maintenance coat, for windows, doors and other exterior joinery Together the products combine to offer best in class performance[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

How to get a domestic re-roof right

JOHN BRASH CASE STUDY Bridlington John Brash CASE STUDY Bridlington Batten – exposed location by the sea A domestic re-roof in an exposed coastal location. This plain tile roof project in Bridlington was far from a simple project as the exposed coastal location also made the selection of materials really important. The house was built[…]

  • 20 April 2015

17 April 2015

Hollowcore & Schock innovation benefits PFI Extra Care scheme

Schock and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction  designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]

  • 17 April 2015