Dr. Martens launches industry collection, specifically designed for women Dr. Martens, iconic British footwear brand, is bucking the trend for women in industry, with the launch of its unique women’s industrial collection, offering female workers a choice of boots, without needing to compromise on safety. In recent years, more women have decided to embark on […]
Vivalda Group plc, the UK’s leading distributor of architectural cladding, has announced first quarter sales figures showing a continuing rise in sales into a construction industry beset by uncertainty and recession. The figures for the first three months of 2018 show sales increasing by 20% compared to the same period in 2017. Ben Jayes, managing […]
It is not necessarily the the largest projects that provide the bigger challenges and this was certainly the case for structural thermal break specialists Schöck, at 83-85 Weston Street in Bermondsey. Located a short walk south from London Bridge station, in an area with very disparate architectural styles, the Weston Street development is an intriguing […]
Charity-minded Surrey roofer Lee Moran has been crowned the nation’s top ‘Local Hero’ in the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) 2018 UK Roofing Awards, sponsored by SIG Roofing. Lee, whose family-run business Moran Roofing Specialists is based in Farnham, was recognised for his years of fundraising for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, which cares for […]
ACO Building + Landscape has launched a new visualiser tool, to help domestic contractors and homeowners envisage gratings with a range of surface finishes – ensuring they select the best product to complement their patio, driveway or threshold setting. Offering added support during the design stage, the Visualiser encourages users to look beyond the commodity […]
Dame Judith Hackitt’s final report (Building a Safer Future, May 2018) is an opportunity missed to demonstrate clear leadership in the area of fire safety for high rise buildings, according to Ben Jayes, managing director of Vivalda Group.
84% of tradespeople said they had never undertaken any training in smart home technology, according to a recent poll carried out by the UK’s largest online supplier of ironmongery, IronmongeryDirect. Conducted in the lead up to Smart Home Week (21- 27 May) the poll revealed that despite the rise in popularity of smart home products, […]
GRAHAM Construction has completed the first phase of the London Borough of Camden’s Liddell Road project in West Hampstead – a BREEAM Excellent rated primary school expansion that will set a benchmark for future development in the area. The new Kingsgate Primary School Building is located on Liddell Road, now known as Liddell Place, part […]
The key trade show for the industry LANDSCAPE is back for another year, uniting Garden Designers, Landscape Architects and Contractors under one roof for two days, dedicated to sourcing the latest innovations and technologies in the landscaping industry. Come down to Battersea Park on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th September 2018 to select, source and […]
Selwood is supporting a pioneering community initiative that encourages learning and personal development in young people. The pump and plant provider is backing St Michael’s Primary School, Widnes, in taking part in the Halton Mayor’s Award, a bespoke programme of exciting challenges and activities for 10 to 13 year olds. The scheme resembles a junior […]
WHAT VIVALDA WANTS FROM THE FINAL HACKITT REPORT Due out later this month (May 2018), the final part of the Hackitt Report into the Grenfell Tower disaster is expected to change fundamentally the construction industry’s attitude towards the design and fire safety of high rise buildings. However, the UK’s largest distributor of architectural cladding, the […]
CONSTRUCTION company G F Tomlinson has officially started work on a £23 million project on behalf of the University of Nottingham to expand its Centre for Biomolecular Sciences. A ground-breaking event took place on 4 April to mark the beginning of the scheme that will deliver a state-of-the-art research facility to help identify new breakthroughs […]
