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Schöck Combar ensures safer tram system and reduced noise
The use of Combar, the electrically non-conductive glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) from Schöck, greatly reduces noise levels at crossovers; and unlike steel solutions, poses no threat of interference to sensitive electronic track control systems.
External Flooring Covered
In a world where land is at a premium, The Outdoor Deck Company, Buzon and Alfresco Floors are a trio of companies providing a ‘turnkey solution’ for the supply and installation of both high-rise and ground level external flooring to meet the growing demand for dynamic, stylish (and increasingly fire-rated) social spaces in commercial developments.
Builders ups the ante for national green retrofit roadmap
The building industry has fine-tuned its 20-year blueprint to make the UK's 28m existing homes greener ahead of the government's imminent release of its heat and buildings strategy.
Developing public land set to get easier for SMEs
Smaller housebuilders are to be given a better chance of bidding to develop public land following a major overhaul of the system.
Integra Buildings delivers cutting-edge training academy for Severn Trent Water
A stunning new academy for training engineers and leaders of today and tomorrow has been delivered using cutting-edge modular building methods.
Two million revolutionary bricks go into annual production
A new brick producing a tenth of the carbon emissions of a traditional one is poised to go into commercial production.
Webinar to assist construction firms rise to the sustainability challenge
Members of the powered access industry are invited to join a free online seminar hosted by IPAF
Construction industry fuelling economic recovery, says FMB
“The Government should also use its Skills Bill to ensure the right training is available to fill persistent shortages in the traditional trades, such as bricklaying and plastering, as well as new skills to address net zero…”
Travis Perkins accelerates mental health & wellbeing initiatives across the Group
Travis Perkins plc, which is the UK’s largest supplier of building materials and owner of the Travis Perkins builders’ merchants, Toolstation and many specialist trade businesses is on track to deliver on its commitment to ensure there are six times more mental health first aiders (MHFAs) in the business this summer than there were at the start of the year.
London's new mayor urged to ease congestion charges for builders
The next mayor should consider reducing the impact of proposed boundary taxes affecting builders in greater London, urges the Federation of Master Builders branch for the capital.