HS2 has completed the four huge piers of the Curzon 2 bridge that will take high-speed trains in and out of Birmingham. The structure has been nicknamed “Bellingham Bridge” in honour of England footballer and Stourbridge-born Jude Bellingham. It is the tallest structure in the one-mile stretch of connected viaducts being built through the city’s
THIS WEEK saw five young roofers complete skills tests, trialling to be selected to represent Great Britain at the international IFD Young Roofers World Championship. The two successful candidates were announced today by NFRC – Tyler Norris from Karl Terry Roofing Contractors Joe Gallager from IH Gallager Roofing Ltd The two will now go forward
The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties.
A NEW ONLINE PV Configurator from Redland is set to streamline the solar PV project design process as the UK continues to see a record growth in installations. The Redland PV Configurator has been developed to address a growing need for support in cutting through complexity and getting accurate technical information for projects – such
SR TIMBER has received confirmation that its PREMIUM GOLD roofing batten complies with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). This allows the business to promote the CCPI mark on the product. The third-party assessment confirms that all the product information provided by SR Timber on their graded BS5534 roofing batten complies with the CCPI
MONTHLY construction output is estimated to have grown by 1.9% in volume terms in May 2024, following a fall of 1.1% in April 2024. This is according to the latest bulletin from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The increase in monthly output came from increases in both new work (2.7%), and repair and maintenance
After 42 years in the industry, Greg Bloom, vice president of national account for Beacon, is still having a ball, and invites distributors to help bring the next generation of professionals into the fold.
The STEEL DAY Conference, held on April 16 and 17 at The Lalit, Mumbai, emerged as a premier gathering for industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in the field of steel construction. With a dynamic lineup featuring over 70 speakers, two fireside chats, four panel discussions, and a myriad of project presentations, the event provided
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Water regulator Ofwat has today cleared the way for an £88bn infrastructure spending programme across the country. The AMP8 spending agreement is £16bn lower than in water companies’ business plans after the regulator removed inefficient spending and activity where companies have already been funded. Around £35bn will be channelled into reducing pollution and delivering greater
Can you tell us about your journey into architecture and what inspired you to focus on sustainable design? The moment was both serendipitous and instrumental in addressing the prevailing crisis. At the onset of my journey, my primary concern was to reduce construction costs, thus the method of construction was crucial during that phase. We
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