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08 September 2015
07 September 2015
New-build sector closes its doors on non-PAS 24 products
It has been announced that from October 1st the new-build sector is to be closed to contractors sourcing and fabricators manufacturing doors and windows that do not meet the requirements of PAS 24. The latest addition to the Building Regulations – Approved Document Q (AD Q) applies to all new-build projects that gain planning permission on[…]
02 September 2015
Unclarified Chinese exports putting the industry at risk
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has issued a plea to ensure Chinese exports meet minimum standards for CE marking after tested steel was found to contain elevated levels of other metals. Imports of Chinese steel was found to contain higher levels of boron, chromium and copper than the European standard. In a recent interview with[…]
02 September 2015
The potential dangers of increased LCV use
As LCV use is expected to double during the next five years, time spent refuelling is becoming a critical issue for operators, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, the company’s group marketing manager, has highlighted an overlooked challenge in the rising use of LCVs: “Moving the same load in smaller vehicles means more traffic. That is[…]