Jack Costello, Garland UK Technical Manager GARLAND UK Technical Manager Jack Costello shares his expert insights on retrofitting unsafe cladding and facade projects, best practices for assessing their replacement and the key considerations for specification. Assessing Cladding Replacement Before determining a cladding replacement option, it is crucial to determine whether the replacement is necessary. A
THE A. PROCTOR GROUP is moving into the world of podcasting with the launch of ‘The Proctor Podcast’. Hosted by Managing Director Keira Proctor, and promising to discuss all things construction, episodes are available on all of the usual podcasting platforms. Each one features a blend of information, inspiration and entertainment, keeping listeners abreast of the
SOPREMA, a global leader in waterproofing, roofing, thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, has announced that its innovative DuoFlex hot melt single pour system has received UK BBA (British Board of Agrément) accreditation. This esteemed accreditation endorses DuoFlex for a variety of applications including weatherproofing inverted roofs, zero fall roofs, roof gardens, blue roof specifications in
A MAN WAS spared jail after carrying out unsafe roof work on his own home in Manchester. In August 2020, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) served enforcement notices in relation to work being carried out from an unsafe scaffold at the property in Old Trafford. The scaffold was subsequently dismantled, and work put on
ON WEDNESDAY 3 July, SPRA will present a high-level industry panel discussion. It will be hosted by Chair of the SPRA Technical Committee, Nigel Blacklock, and feature guests Peter Caplehorn and Amanda Long. Key topics for discussion will be the Building Safety Act; Code for Construction Product Information; industry insurance; and building control. SPRA Industry
The Davis Memorial Foundation, under the Western States Roofing Contractors Association, announced the 10 students who will share a $50,000 grant for 2024-25.
An Idaho resident captured CCTV footage of a cougar on her roof, initially mistaking the noise for a raccoon; she was relieved to find her chickens unharmed.
Speedy Hire has replaced HSS as the main plant and equipment hirer to Amey in a deal worth up to £25m a year. HSS made a stock exchange announcement earlier this month confirming its largest customer Amey had decided to switch suppliers after nine years. Under the new deal Speedy will provide non-operated plant hire
IKO announced the expansion of its New York footprint by appointing BEST for NYC and MPDL Roofing for upstate New York as exclusive independent sales agencies.
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a significant proposal worth Rs 2,869.65 crore for the expansion of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. This development project aims to boost the airport’s capacity and enhance its infrastructure to better serve the increasing number of passengers. The expansion plan includes extending the runway to a substantial 4075
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