ARCHITECTS’ OUTLOOK for future work remains positive in April 2023, according to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) latest Future Trends survey. The RIBA Future Trends Workload Index stayed at +8, the same as in March, and the third successive positive month. The RIBA Future Trends Permanent Staffing Index remains positive and improving, at +3. The
BMI WILL REDUCE its carbon emissions by one million kilograms of CO2 and 6,000 kilograms of electronic waste. The initiative with service provider Telefónica Tech UK&I supports the circular economy by repurposing, re-selling, and re-using IT assets. By using the service, BMI is safely disposing of older IT assets while recovering value back from its
Water companies have pledged to invest £10bn to reduce waste outflows after apologising for dumping billions of litres of sewage in rivers and seas To put things right, the industry is planning to make the largest ever investment in storm overflows as part of a major programme to reduce spills. If approved by regulators, water
Speedy has ruled out fraud following an investigation after £20m of kit was discovered “missing” earlier this year. The hire giant launched a probe in February after a count-up of its kit revealed a £20.4m stock deficit in smaller site items like scaffolding towers, fencing and non-mechanical plant. In its latest update Speedy said: “Following
Beacon released its second annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report providing quantifiable achievements undertaken within the past year in areas including environmental, social and governance commitments.
Founded in 1923 as Florida Metal Product, Inc., FLAMCO offers a full line of accessories and components for residential roofing and siding and serves customers throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest.
Whether you want to build an indoor basketball court for your home or your business, there are a few things you have to consider. One of the most important choices you will make is the type of material you use for the building. While it’s possible to use a wood frame or brick for your
A BRAND-NEW roofing training centre officially opened today (18 May) at Simian in Warrington, for apprentices of Slating and Tiling and Waterproof Membranes. The centre, led by roofing tutor Luke O’Gorman, offers state-of-the-art roofing rigs and training facilities, including a new rig for retrofit solar installations. As the biggest independent scaffold trainer in the UK,
EJOT UK has released two short videos with the aim of helping flat roofing installers to achieve the highest quality results when installing flat roofs using mineral wool (stone wool) and PIR insulation. Produced as part of EJOT’s ongoing programme to support the use of mechanical fixings throughout the roofing and cladding sector, the new
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL gutters are harsh and challenging environments. When a gutter leaks, there are many solutions available to contractors to refurbish or repair it, including short-term liquid systems. However, some refurbishment systems are simply not suitable for industrial gutters, as they are either difficult to install or will quickly fail, causing the gutter to
