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February 2023 Construction Output Increases 2.4% says ONS

MONTHLY CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT is estimated to have increased 2.4% in volume terms in February 2023. This is according to the latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The monthly rise in February 2023 follows a 1.7% fall in January 2023, with February 2023 being the highest monthly value at £15,558 million, since records

Highland Roofer’s Rooftop Artwork Goes Viral

A HIGHLAND ROOFER with a creative flare is being praised worldwide for his original rooftop artwork. Gary McIntyre began adding his personal designs to roofs in 2019. He first featured his work on a friend’s roof after pitching him the unique idea of incorporating a lead stag design. Gary’s friend was so pleased with the

Unlicensed Asbestos Removal Company Fined and Director Jailed 

AN UNLICENSED ASBESTOS REMOVAL COMPANY has been fined £80,000 for failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos from a property in Stockport. This follows the sentencing of the company’s director last month. In September 2021, a joint investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Stockport Trading Standards revealed Asbestos Boss Limited removed

Registration of High-Rise Residential Buildings Now Open

THE BUILDING SAFETY REGULATOR has now opened the registration process for high-rise residential buildings in England. All high-rise residential buildings 18 metres tall or higher, or at least 7 storeys tall, with two or more residential units must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator by 1 October 2023. The registration service is now open and

Steel vs. Brick: Which Material is Better for Building?

Building a commercial, agricultural, or residential building is a big project full of big decisions. One of the first decisions you’ll have to make is which building material you will use. Brick buildings used to be the gold standard, but over the years, steel buildings have risen in popularity. Cost-efficient, quick and easy to construct,

Yellow Wind Warning for South Wales and Southern England

THE MET OFFICE has issued a yellow wind warning as Storm Noa brings strong winds, low temperatures and heavy rain to the UK. The warning highlights the potential for impacts such as travel disruption and the possibility of large waves in coastal areas in south Wales and southern England. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Matthew Lehnert,

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