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Yanmar unveils next-generation ViO17 mini-excavator
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has launched the latest marque of its globally-acclaimed ViO17 zero tail swing mini-excavator. Compact, versatile, robust and reliable, the next-generation model sets the standards in performance, productivity and class-leading capability.
Stop van thieves in their tracks
A Yorkshire plumber has come up with a patented idea of how to deter van thieves and protect the van and its valuable on-board assets. Michael Horsfall’s invention, Vanguardian, is a zonal based alarm system designed to stop theft before it even starts.
Bricks shortages and rising product prices predicted
Bricks and roof tiles are in short supply with demand outstripping supply against a backdrop of rising inflation, the Construction Leadership Council, CLC, has warned…
Construction worker temporary visa needed for London
The capital's mayor Sadiq Khan is pressing the government to create a new 12-month visa for construction workers so London can meet its goal of 66,000 new homes a year.
Can I see you in my kitchen?
Many of us are now either working from home or have transitioned to a hybrid model - spending part of the week in the office, and part working from home.
How Temporary Offices Can Change the Landscape of Workspaces
In recent years, the definition of what constitutes a workspace has been shifting. As such, business owners are becoming more aware of the alternatives to traditional office space.
Work begins on 122 new homes in Chorley
The 25-acre mixed-use development, which is being delivered on behalf of Trafford Housing Trust under the Laurus Homes brand, will comprise a mix of two, three and four-bedroom family homes, with 50 per cent allocated for affordable rent and shared ownership.
Top tips for adding natural light into a home
The classic design of a rooflight makes it a versatile addition to any property and a popular choice for any homeowner.
How to Address the Labour and Skills Shortages in the Construction Industry
With both the pandemic and Brexit hitting the construction industry hard, it’s no wonder the industry is facing challenges…
O'Donovan triumph at the National Recycling Awards
O'Donovan Waste has been named the winner for the ‘Employer Initiative of the Year’ at the prestigious MRW National Recycling Awards 2021.