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Glidevale Protect Publishes White Paper on Management of Moisture in Buildings

LEADING building materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect has released an informative white paper which provides practical guidance on the ventilation strategies required for use with different types of roofing membranes to meet the requirements of BS 5250:2021, the management of moisture in buildings code of practice. Management of Moisture in Buildings The new white paper is

Marley Alutec’s Deepflow Guttering Delivers Modern Aesthetic for Suburban New Build

MARLEY ALUTEC’s Evolve Deepflow Guttering and Flushfit Downpipes have been specified for a stylish new-build house in Liverpool. The guttering solution was chosen for its durability and aesthetic value, as well as its high drainage capacity. Paul Wickstead, Director at Wickstead Developments, was responsible for the development of the property in Childwall – about four

Payroll MD Slams Foreign Roofer Recruitment as Waste of Time

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR of a construction payroll company has dismissed the move to enable recruiting roofers from abroad as unrealistic and not likely to make a difference. Hudson Contract’s managing director, Ian Anfield said adding roofers to the immigration shortage occupation list would not work. In his view, small firms – which employ the vast

500,000 Construction Workers to Receive Pay Increase

AROUND 500,000 WORKERS operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement are set to receive a 7.59% pay increase following negotiations led by construction union, Unite. The workers will receive 6% next month, followed by a further 1.5% increase from January 2024. Additionally, the general operative (labourer) rate – the lowest pay rate –

Six Benefits of Steel Buildings for Semi-Truck Storage

Steel buildings have become increasingly popular for vehicle storage, and one area where they excel is semi-truck storage. One obstacle semi truck companies face is finding practical, reliable storage for fleets of large commercial trucks. However, steel buildings are the number one choice for semi-truck storage for multiple reasons. Whether you own a trucking company

Robertson to finish Tolent’s stalled Newcastle jobs

Newcastle City Council is set to apppoint Robertson Construction to complete two projects in the city that stalled in the wake of Tolent’s collapse. The near £200m turnover Gateshead-based contractor collapsed into administration in February leaving a string of projects in the lurch. Now the city council is set to appoint Robertson to complete Tolent’s