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24 June 2015

Events feedback, security myths & construction culture shift

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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

Events feedback, security myths and construction culture shift

Posted on by bt-editor

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

FENSA offers an alternative route to Building Regulations compliance for installers

Posted on by KoruEditor

Dubbed as an “all-inclusive route to Building Regulations compliance”, FENSA Pay As You Go has been designed for infrequent installers of replacement doors and windows in domestic properties. With FENSA’s original route to compliance creating an extra level of admin for infrequent installers, Pay As You Go has been developed as an easy alternative. Comparable[…]

  • 24 June 2015

24 June 2015

Applicant deficit echoes skills shortage in construction

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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

Brochure highlights extensive range of pumped drainage systems

Posted on by KoruEditor

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 Drylining Centre helps ex-offenders to Bounce Back into jobs

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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

Lucideon publishes new Testing Brochure

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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

Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability

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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

23 June 2015

GGF launches online bookshop for its publications

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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

22 June 2015

New vans, dodgy wood, fast-track housing + win Ashes tickets

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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 includes the dream of a modular-built Sky City, fast-track housing proposals, construction industry honours, and movable walls at the iconic Battersea Power Station[…]

  • 22 June 2015