• 02 July 2015

01 July 2015

Encon Group announces charity partnership with Rainy Day Trust

The group and its subsidiaries – Encon Insulation and Nevill Long – have become an official partner of the charity which is experiencing a steady increase in applications for assistance from people who have had their working lives cut short due to illness. The Rainy Day Trust supports people who have worked in the UK’s[…]

  • 01 July 2015

30 June 2015

Exploring offsite build, BigData big profits & austerity design

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 Exploring Offsite Offsite building is the solution of choice in many sectors. You can get the latest update about the impact on house building with a special Buildingtalk offer[…]

  • 30 June 2015

30 June 2015

A new chief executive officer for Superglass Holdings

Ken took on responsibility for all of the Superglass business’ operational activity when he was promoted to the position of Superglass Insulation’s managing director earlier this year. Ken Munro has been appointed as CEO for Superglass Now, he has moved into a position of overall leadership over the Superglass group. Changes for Superglass Ken’s appointment[…]

  • 30 June 2015

30 June 2015

Exploring offsite build, BigData big profits and austerity design

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 Exploring Offsite Offsite building is the solution of choice in many sectors. You can get the latest update about the impact on house building with a special Buildingtalk offer[…]

  • 30 June 2015

30 June 2015

Collaborative working awarded with BS 11000 certification

Initially introduced to provide a framework for collaborative business relationships, BS 11000 encourages companies to develop interactions with other organisations. Prater has always encouraged collaborative working with its supply chain It places an emphasis on maximising the benefits for all parties involved. BS 11000 certification for Prater Having constantly worked to encourage collaborative working with[…]

  • 30 June 2015

30 June 2015

Knauf products specified for Wienerberger e4 brick house concept

The first Wienerberger e4 brick house was recently launched at BRE’s Innovation Park. The e4 brick house concept:   Aims to create an archetype for future UK housing Developed in conjunction with ARUP to address need for affordable, sustainable homes Based on four fundamental principles of economy, energy, environment and emotion Provides homeowners with flexibility[…]

  • 30 June 2015

29 June 2015

Alumasc sells engineering products business APC

For the year ending 30 June 2014, APC generated an operating loss of £1.4 million. The Group had been seeking a buyer for APC since Autumn 2014, after announcing that the focus of its future strategic development would be to accelerate the growth of its market-leading Building Products activities. The cash generated from the sale[…]

  • 29 June 2015

26 June 2015

EPIC appoints Martin Hardwick as new General Secretary

Martin has been an active member of the construction industry for over 25 years and possesses extensive senior managerial experience with both leading construction materials supply companies and trade associations. Martin has been an active member of the construction industry for over 25 years. In his various roles, Martin has helped to drive forward industry[…]

  • 26 June 2015

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