Beacon Named National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes
Beacon has been recognized for a fifth year as a National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes, one of the United States’ largest privately-held home builders.
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India to Adopt Steel Slag for Roads, Aiming at Sustainable Infrastructure
India to Adopt Steel Slag for Roads, Aiming at Sustainable Infrastructure Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (Science) of Niti Aayog, has announced new guidelines for using steel slag in road construction,…
Roofing Services Solutions Buys Stratus Construction & Roofing, LLC
Roofing Services Solutions, a Dunes Point Capital portfolio company, recently acquired Stratus Construction & Roofing, a Maitland, Fla.-based firm providing re-roofing and exterior services to multi-family, residential, and commercial customers.
RED steps-in to complete Real student job
RED Construction Group has been appointed to complete works on Alumno Group’s Hollis Wharf student accommodation scheme in Bath. Original main contractor Real went into administration last year while working on the £13m scheme. Designed by AWW Architects, the Hollis Wharf scheme will span 45,000 sq ft across five-storeys, and is set for completion in
Diamond drilling specialist set to hit £40m turnover
London based LDD Construction is set to break the £40m turnover barrier in its latest financial year. The diamond drilling specialist will also see its order book hit the £50m mark as workloads continue to recover across the capital. LDD also specialises in passive fire protection, BWIC and soft strip work and has traditionally focused
Final phase of Elephant & Castle rebuild advances
Built to rent developer Get Living is going out to consultation on what will be the last part of the long-running Elephant and Castle Town Centre redevelopment in London. The firm is bringing forward fresh proposals to build almost 500 new homes, including affordable and social rent and student accommodation for the West Site. Get
Contest Crowns Champions of Commercial Roofing at 2024 SkillsUSA
The 59th annual National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, hosted by SkillsUSA, featured over 6,600 high school and post-secondary students competing in 115 skilled trades including commercial roofing.
BAM Construction northern chief steps down
BAM Construction Northern director John Phillips has retired after a long career with the contractor. Phillips began his career as a civil engineer, then as a subcontractor’s site agent, before joining BAM in 1989. He was promoted to North East regional director of BAM Construction nine years ago before being promoted to overall northern director
Do I Need Downspouts on My Metal Building?
When you invest in a metal building, you need to do everything you can to protect it from the elements. Metal buildings are naturally strong and resistant to water, wind, and fluctuating temperatures. However, it is important to take steps to keep your building sturdy for decades to come. Installing downspouts and gutters on your
CSCS Industry Accreditation Renewal Deadline Passes
THE DEADLINE to renew Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards issued via Industry Accreditation (IA) has now passed. All remaining cards obtained under the IA route are due to expire before the end of 2024. IA is to be removed entirely from 2025. Existing cardholders are required to achieve a construction-related vocational or academic qualification