GAF Energy To Open Sales and Customer Service Center in Kansas City
GAF Energy announced plans to open a new sales and customer operations center in Kansas City, Mo., with plans to expand across the United States.
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Garland Introduces StressPly Legacy Modified Bitumen Membranes
Each roll of StressPly Legacy recycles 20 plastic bottles into the fibers of the high-strength reinforcing scrim, and each batch includes enough recycled crumb rubber to keep eight tires from a landfill.
May-July Builders Merchant Value Sales Up 8.5% On Previous Three Months
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales for May-July were +8.5% on the previous three months. During July value sales fell slightly by -0.4% compared to the same month in 2022, with volume falling -7.9% and prices up +8.1%. Merchant Value Sales In terms of categories, 9 of the
Low Cost Retrofit Training Launch
AUNCHING NEW low cost retrofit training the government says it will attract a new wave of low-carbon heating and insulation installers to retrofit homes and buildings. The Home Decarbonisation Skills Training scheme is being launched to incentivise new and existing tradespeople to train in the green sector. The scheme is offering up to 8,000 discounted
Are You Running Your Roofing Business or Is It Running You?
Roofing contractors facing business challenges, such as lack of control, low profits, and people-related issues, could benefit from the Entrepreneurial Operating System. EOS is a framework that offers vision, traction, and team health improvements.
A Guide to Maintaining Solar Panels
Maintaining solar panels is important to keep them working at optimum. In today’s climate, our carbon footprints are becoming a pressing issue. With an average household producing 8.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, it’s no wonder that people are looking for renewable alternatives. Perhaps the most popular are solar panels due to their ease
Portview takes control of Fulham Buckingham stand
Fit-out contractor Portview has taken control of Fulham FC’s new Riverside Stand project following the collapse of original main contractor Buckingham Group. The Enquirer understands Portview were directly appointed last summer by Fulham to complete the interior fit-out of the revamped stand at Craven Cottage post completion of the base-build by Buckingham Group. Portview Chief
Subbies facing squeeze as main contractors tighten belts
Payment disputes are intensifying on site as main contractors look to hold on to as much cash as possible in the current economic climate. The Enquirer has been contacted by a string of subcontractors facing pay wrangles with Tier 1 contractors. And the Construction Leadership Council also sounded a warning this week for the supply
Bouygues/Murphy JV tipped for £2.3bn Thames tunnel job
A joint venture between Bouygues and Murphy is tipped to take the main tunnel section for the massive Lower Thames Crossing project. Insiders say the BM joint venture is now the frontrunner for the £2.3bn project to dig the 4.2km tunnel. National Highways has been in competitive dialogue with a trio of shortlisted bidders for
Insulation Manufacturer Completes £5m Plant Upgrade to Reduce Transport Emissions
KNAUF INSULATION has completed a £5m upgrade its packaging equipment at its Cwmbran manufacturing plant in Wales, the latest phase of its planned investment programme. The new equipment will allow Knauf Insulation to manufacture glass mineral wool slabs, alongside the plant’s current roll and blowing wool capability. This will help the company meet increased demand