Laing O’Rourke has started consultations to cut nearly 20% of the workforce at its advanced offsite factory at Steetley in Nottinghamshire. It blamed the planned 60 job cuts on challenging market conditions delaying projects. A spokesperson for Explore Manufacturing said: “Yesterday, we informed members of our workforce at our Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction
A SCOTTISH roofing firm has joined forces with other construction businesses to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore a career in the industry. Taylor Roofs basedt in West Lothian is helping to deliver the Build Your Future programme organised by the West Lothian Construction Forum. The initiative will see 60 pupils
AN UNDERLAY manufacturer has issued a statement rejecting claims that there is an “industry-wide issue of membrane leaks or failures”. Permavent issued the statement in response to claims made by Don & Low last week that “leaks in membranes are frequently tied to the presence of timber treatments on certain battens commonly used in roofing”. Permavent
THE MAPEI PURTOP 1000N liquid roof waterproofing system has been awarded BBA Certification. A two-component solvent-free, fast-curing pure polyurea membrane, Purtop 1000N forms a waterproof coating for roofs and podium decks, as well as waterproofing and protecting storage tanks. BBA Certification During the BBA assessment process, Purtop 1000N was assessed as a waterproofing layer on
NEW GUIDANCE to ensure that stakeholder engagement is considered at every stage of planning, designing and constructing buildings and places is published by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). RIBA views engagement as actively involving stakeholders – individuals, organisations, special interest groups and communities – in decision-making processes that affect them. The Engagement Overlay to
THE LIGHTHOUSE Construction Industry Charity saw 4,438 people reaching out for support through its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, a 30% increase on the previous year. The charity’s spend also increased by 12% to £3,727,386. This support has been delivered against the backdrop of a challenging year for the industry, with continued increases in the cost of
SIKA HAS presented the Leukaemia Care Charity with a cheque for £26,366 at its Preston office having raised funds through its annual Sika Cycle Charity Event. Mark Gatrell and Andrea Carbin of Sika were on hand to present the cheque on behalf of the company to Leukaemia Care. The UK leukaemia charity supports anyone affected
Multiplex Construction has sealed a deal to deliver a major office overhaul project at the Broadgate Campus in London. The former 175 Bishopsgate project, now known as One Exchange Square, is being delivered for real estate manager LaSalle Investment Management on behalf of Malaysian investor Permodalan Nasional Berhad. (R-L) Existing SOM designed 1980s building and
NanoTech Materials has partnered with Tesson Roofing to form a joint venture called Cool Roof Coating Systems LLC, which plans to combat Arizona’s summer heat.
GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar Energy Shingle was named the best ‘Solar Shingle’ by CNET.
