NEARLY HALF of specifiers are still unsure of the responsibilities attached to the Building Safety Act 2022. It’s a worrying sign that a high number of ‘knowledge gaps’ persist within the industry, according to a study by NBS specification platform. Findings from NBS’ Building Safety Survey showed that half of respondents were either unsure or had
BLACKPOOL ROOFER Josh Morrison from JR Roofing Lancs Ltd., has won a special category, the ‘Local Hero Award’, at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ (NFRC) annual awards. The category, sponsored by SIG Roofing since its conception, encourages nominations from the roofing community and looks for individuals who have made an impact in their local
THE CONSTRUCTION Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey for the first quarter of 2024 showed a mixed performance for product manufacturing. A seventh consecutive quarterly fall in sales for heavy side firms contrasted with growth reported by firms on the light side. Manufacturers’ forward-looking expectations were the strongest in two years, but the strength
Engineers on the London Super Sewer project have successfully connected the new infrastructure to the capital’s existing sewer system. Ahead of the two-week connection job, a thick concrete wall separated the 25km super sewer from the 6.9km Lee Tunnel, which links Abbey Mills pumping station to Beckton sewage treatment works. Now, those two tunnels are
Developer Soller has submitted plans for a distinctive 18-storey tech office project in Manchester that incorporates several buildings at street level. The main tower will be cantilevered to allow the floorplate to widen as the building rises in height. Designs by architect Howell for the NXQ scheme retain and restore 19th century buildings on the
The £200m final stretch of the Lincoln bypass has been approved by the local council paving the way for work to start next year. The North Hykeham Relief Road will link the A46 Pennells Roundabout to the Lincoln Eastern Bypass, creating a ring-road around the city. Balfour Beatty is understood to be in line to
Air India’s partnership with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) marks a significant step towards enhancing its maintenance capabilities. The development of base maintenance facilities in Bengaluru reflects Air India’s strategic vision to bolster its operational efficiency and meet the evolving demands of its aircraft fleet. By collaborating with SIAEC, a renowned player in the aviation
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IGIA Aerocity, located at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, is undergoing a transformative expansion to become India’s largest aerotropolis, a city centered around an airport. Spearheaded by Bharti Realty, the leaseholder of Aerocity, the $2.5 billion expansion project includes the construction of a massive 2.8 million square feet mall, set to be the largest in
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Kolkata Metro Railway is gearing up to enhance its network by launching the Airport-Haldiram segment of the New Garia-Airport Orange line by the end of this year. This segment is part of the larger plan to expand the metro network in Kolkata and improve connectivity for commuters. The orange line, which currently operates between New
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Community and company leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at GAF Energy’s new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.
