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The 60 year old bakery has stood empty since 2012, and has been chosen by the civil engineering and ground works specialist as its new Glasgow headquarters. REHAU PVC-U windows are a key element of Deans Engineering’s new headquarters Perfect Glazing was chosen to assist with the refurbishment on the basis of recommendation and the[…]
The hot-dip galvanizing specialist, which has been based in Saffron Walden since the mid-70s, currently employs 41 people and is scheduled to relocate early in 2016. The plant will be contructed with industry-leading technology and sustainable practices in mind, including integrated rainwater collection and storage systems. Business as usual The new facility is part of[…]
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force earlier this month, bringing a series of changes to the way in which construction clients, consultants and contractors conduct health and safety procedures across the construction industry. Under the new legislation, clients both[…]
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Applying to all building and construction work, from concept to completion, the latest Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (known as the CDM Regulations) cover overseeing health, safety & welfare in the industry. The focus of new CDM Regulations is shifting to all building and construction work regardless of project size,.and[…]
BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Read this weeks complete Buildingtalk Newsletter Construction industry opinion survey UK Election chaos, getting re-roofing right, consumer law changes + new products and projects The latest construction industry opinion survey conducted by UK Construction[…]
Kingspan’s OPTIM-R vacuum insulation panel has achieved BDA certification Products that have been granted a BDA Agrément are confirmed to be fit for purpose. The certification also ensures that the products under its umbrella are recognised by professional bodies, such as the LABC and the NHBC. The Kingspan OPTIM-R: BDA approved Before the certificate was[…]
Fermacell has achieved an EPD for its gypsum fibreboards What is an EPD? Independently verified, an Environmental Product Document (EPD) relays information about different products and their environmental impact. Around 450 EPDs are currently published, containing information on a variety of products from 150 different companies. They can be viewed in the international EPD system.[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Pre-election opinion poll conducted by UK Construction Week The Conservative party has taken the lead in a pre-election opinion poll conducted by UK Construction Week, despite 71% of respondents claiming that the needs of the construction industry have been ignored by the key political parties. UK Construction Week pre-election poll results Survey questioned more than[…]
