WINTER CAN be a challenging time for any household, particularly with the current cost of living increases. In addition to this, cold weather puts a great deal of strain on your home, with issues arising from condensation, poor insulation, and leaking roofs coming to the fore. Rain, snow, and high wind can damage your roof;
MAKITA, the leading power tools manufacturer, has added a new CE002G 80VMax (40VMax x2) XGT Brushless 355mm Dry Power Cutter to its range of high-powered construction tools. The CE002G is designed for dry cutting and is perfect for operations where use of a water supply kit should be avoided, such as indoor renovations and modifications.
THE ALL Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Working at Height met this week at the House of Commons to discuss clearer reporting of workplace accidents in a bid to save lives. While the government was busy in Parliament ensuring votes for its Rwanda Bill, work at height stakeholders considered the sobering number of accidents and
THE FINAL report of the year from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability Working Group (PAG) says there is little change with good availability across all products and regions. There are no reported supply issues in the electro-technical sector, despite strong activity in renewables-related projects and wider demand for semiconductors. Similarly, insulation products used in
A GOVERNMENTAL consultation setting out plans for achieving the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard is launched today. The proposed changes in The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation aim to improve the energy efficiency and reduce the carbon emissions of new homes and non-domestic buildings through the standards set in the Building
MONTHLY construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in October 2023, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The drop in activity follows an increase of 0.4% in September 2023, with the monthly value of activity in October 2023 at £15,485 million. Activity Dwindles The decrease in monthly
VAT WILL no longer be applied to retrofitted domestic battery energy storage systems (BESS) from 1 February 2024, the government has announced. BESS is a common feature of modern solar power installations. By storing power after the sun goes down, they significantly increase the savings from having solar panels. If connected to appropriate systems, they can
VIVALDA, supplier of architectural façades and aluminium composite panels, has launched a new product, designed to meet the growing demand for fire-rated products in the UK refurbishment market. The new A2 rated panels are available in thicknesses from 28mm to 150mm and can be rebated to make them suitable for all glazing systems and curtain
ROOFING SOLUTIONS distributor, PermaRoof Commercial has strengthened its position in raising industry standards by receiving membership into the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA). The company is one of the first distributors in the industry to gain membership, confirming its position as a leader in the field and its commitment to raising roofing standards. In order to
NORTHERN IRELAND remediation specialist, Anamore, has completed a £9m cladding remediation and fire compliance project at the Orchard Plaza apartment complex in Poole, Dorset. The 13-storey apartment building remediation works were carried out in three phases. Externally, this consisted of the removal of non-compliant ACM and HPL panels, along with all combustible elements behind the
