METALCON 2023 is Las Vegas-Bound This Fall
METALCON, the annual trade show dedicated to applying metal in design and construction, will be held this fall in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 18-20, 2023. Registration is open now.
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Why Are Steel Buildings Popular During Economic Downturns?
Rising inflation prices and skyrocketing housing costs have left many people feeling the need to be conservative with how they spend their money. However, people don’t want to sacrifice quality when it really counts–especially when building a home, commercial, agricultural, or industrial building. No matter how tight the economy gets, cutting corners and skimping on
Forster Group Joins Forces with Clean Energy Expert
SOLAR AND INTEGRATED ROOFING PROVIDER, Forster Group, has partnered with renewables expert, Chris Roberts to help develop its operational strategy. As a technical expert, Chris Roberts will help to maximise the company’s offering to clients, while driving forward its commitment to quality standards and to supporting a smart, affordable energy transition. Clean Energy Expert Chris
Whitesales Brings Rooflights to FIT Show
CONTRACTORS who want to see Whitesales’ rooflights and brand-new roof lantern up close can view all the products – and a whole lot more – at the 2023 FIT Show in May. The show takes place at the NEC from the 23rd to 25th May and is primarily aimed at the window and door market.
Construction Company Fined Following Death of Boy Aged 10
A SCOTTISH CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR has been fined £800,000 for safety breaches after a 10-year-old boy died as a result of falling down a building site manhole in Glasgow. Shea Ryan went out to play with his friends on the evening of 16th July 2020. He got onto the construction site where he was able to
Guide to Managing Safety-Critical Elements in Building Construction Published
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS (RIBA) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have published a free guide to managing Safety-Critical Elements (SCEs) in buildings. The Guide to Managing Safety-Critical Elements in Building Construction helps to identify high-risk elements in and around buildings. It outlines systems that should be adopted to ensure that SCEs
ABC Supply Co. Inc. Announces New Location in California
Roofing contractors have a new ABC Supply location in California to access the supplies they need.
Florida Roofing Contractors Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion
Two Florida men pleaded guilty to tax evasion that resulted in a loss to the IRS of over $1.4 million.