A FATAL roof accident resulted in the death of one roof worker and the serious injury of a second man. The accident took place at a bakery factory in Milton Keynes on Monday 9th October. Witnesses located opposite the scene of the accident on Maidstone Road in Kingston, Milton Keynes said the two men were
A construction worker and roofer in Washington, D.C. were threatened by a man wielding an ice pick while waiting to begin work on a local business.
Metal buildings are quickly gaining popularity as people discover their numerous benefits. These versatile, sustainable, durable structures are the ideal solution to many modern-day problems. Metal buildings offer ample space for storage, retail, workshops, livestock, and many other needs. Metal buildings provide unparalleled versatility and comfort, allowing people to not only use them but actually
If you haven’t already claimed your roofing business on Apple Maps, you could be missing out on a massive market share, says Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited.
Phenx Machine Learning Technologies in Mason, Ohio, has partnered with Simon Roofing to integrate AI solutions into various aspects of the commercial roofing business to enhance efficiency and customer service.
Forterra is mothballing another brick factory at Claughton in Lancashire. The materials giant is also cutting production at its Aircrete blocks business as demand from the housing market continues to deteriorate. The moves were detailed in a trading update which warned that full year profits would now be below market expectations. Forterra said: “Consultation is
CONSTRUCTING HOMES and buildings in South Wales that are low carbon and have cheaper energy costs is a step closer thanks to a £5 million grant for a Welsh project. The project, called Switch to Net Zero Buildings, will enable buildings across south Wales to generate, store and release their own heat and electricity. Crucially,
OSHA claims the roofing contractors exposed a dozen workers to falls from pitched roofs at heights up to 32 feet.
THE INDEPENDENT Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) was victorious at the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) Awards, taking home the award for Training Company of the Year and runner-up award for Young Merchant Achiever. IBMG’s HR director, Sarah Campbell was presented with the award for Training Company of the Year while IBMG’s Nathan Arthur, 28, head of
BRICKABILITY GROUP plc, the construction materials distributor, has announced its £45m acquisition of Topek Holdings Limited, a specialist cladding installation and remediation contractor. The acquisition gives Brickability the entire issued share capital of Group Topek Holdings Limited. Topek offers a range of services which Brickability says will complement its existing cladding portfolio. The portfolio includes
