THE WINNERS of the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards were revealed on Friday 10 May at the InterContinental London—The O2, in a glittering awards ceremony hosted by actor and comedian, Hal Cruttenden. The Headline Sponsor for the event was Radmat Building Products, and Recticel Insulation UK Ltd were the sponsor of the drinks reception and after-show party.
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper calling for a more flexible regime over police bans on moving mobile cranes and large plant on the country’s roads. The simmering issue came to a head over Easter when police forces across the country strictly enforced road embargoes
Industry trends show a rise in ‘blanket safety measures’ by contractors, risking greater hazards; understanding roles is crucial to avoid such risks and educating on safety principles is vital.
What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture, and how did your journey begin? Architecture is a powerful expression, like art, but in a space where we can feel it. When I travelled as a child, in school, I noticed that historical civilisations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements. It is a
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Lowe’s Foundation awards a $1 million Gable Grant to SkillsUSA, supporting skilled trades recruitment and education; celebrates students with blue carpet events and promotions.
In addition to the benefits of high construction efficiency, good construction quality, and sustainable development associated with prefabricated steel structures, deconstructable steel structure systems enable quick disassembly and reuse of structural members following the completion of the structure. Deconstructable steel systems, therefore have greater promise in the engineering field. The splice joint is made of
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The Fukuyama Higashi Police Station Ekimae KOBAN represents a significant addition to Fukuyama city’s landscape, situated prominently in front of Fukuyama Station in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Departing from the conventional perception of police boxes as inaccessible spaces, the design aims to establish a ‘friendly police box’ concept, promoting relaxation and accessibility. Stone benches surrounding the
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UK BUILDING MATERIALS producer Glidevale Protect has promoted Jim Smith to head of technical where he will help to drive its development of energy efficient construction and roofing products. Jim Smith joined the business in 2021 and prior to his recent promotion, worked as product technical performance manager in the Glidevale Protect technical team. In
Bradbury Works, situated in Gillett Square, Dalston, has reopened its doors to both new and returning tenants, marking the next chapter in the evolution of one of the capital’s most distinctive and community-oriented public spaces. The revamped building encompasses the refurbishment of 600 sq m of existing affordable workspace, the replacement of ten mini retail
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s announcement of a new airport in Paradip, Odisha, represents a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure. The planned airport, with an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore, is set to address the long-standing demand for improved transportation facilities in the area. The decision to build the airport underscores the
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