05 August 2015

Handling injuries cost over 909,000 working days per year

‘Handling Injuries in Great Britain 2014′ highlights the hazards of manual handling and the importance of implementing health and safety procedures. The highest percentage of incidents occurred in the water and waste sector – with 350 of 100,000 employees reporting a manual handling related accident. In comparison, drivers and transport operatives took fifth position with[…]

  • 05 August 2015

04 August 2015

Devolution deal announcement draws mixed response from the industry

The plans to extend the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ concept across Britain has drawn a uncertain response from industry commentators; as some welcome the increased control over planning, others have pointed to challenges in transport infrastructure that need to be addressed. An exciting time for construction Mark Clare, CEO of Barratt Developments was one of many that[…]

  • 04 August 2015

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

Enviornmental standards achieved by liquid membranes factory

IKO’s Clay Cross and Grangemill Quarry sites have previously been endorsed; now, all three of its factories comply with environmental standards. The standard has been achieved by Appley Bridge factory, which is based in Wigan This is great achievement for the company. Group Managing Director, Andy Williamson, has stressed that IKO’s investment in environmental and[…]

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

Quality management standard awarded to glazing systems manufacturer

BSI is a globally accredited certification service which has been assessing organisations’ quality management systems since 1978. The ISO 9001 certification is a widely recognised quality management standard, and was awarded to Wrightstyle for ‘the manufacture and supply of specialised glazing systems’. It covers every aspect of Wrightstyle’s business from quotation through to the final[…]

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

The Passive House Standard: How to achieve optimum air quality

The Passive House Standard focuses on delivering maximum air comfort and quality via post-heating or post-cooling the fresh air flow, without air recirculation. To achieve the standard in a central European climate, a certain criteria must be followed from the planning process’ outset. Passive House criteria Space heating and cooling demand All Passive House buildings[…]

  • 04 August 2015

03 August 2015

How Modernism changed the face of art, architecture and design

Furniture designers ARAM take a look at how Modernism made all things new Modern architecture is so closely ingrained in modernism it’s impossible not to spot the influence just by looking out of a window. The efficiency of homes, heavy-use of concrete and ‘machine for living’ sentiment is reflected in modern housing projects, skyscrapers and[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Zero Carbon seminar programme announced for UK Construction Week

The Zero Carbon Hub aims to support the mainstream delivery of energy efficient homes in the UK. It identifies risks, removes barriers to innovation and helps to demonstrate that energy efficient homes can be delivered by the mainstream housing industry. Seminar programme The seminars will be presented in a series of thirty minutes slots, which[…]

  • 03 August 2015

31 July 2015

CMS Window Systems backs Scottish Business Pledge

The Scottish Business Pledge is aimed at creating lasting economic success and building sustainable business growth with fairness, equality, opportunity and innovation. CMS Window Systems’ Finance Director, Marie McGilly, is pleased her company has been named SDS Youth Employer of the Month To meet the pledge criteria, companies must provide a high standard of employment[…]

  • 31 July 2015

31 July 2015

GGF responds to cancellation of Green Deal funding

The announcement, made by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd, stated that Government will work with the building industry on a scheme that will provide better value for money whilst supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years. This announcement stressed that the funding decision has no impact[…]

  • 31 July 2015