With parent company, LafargeHolcim, having just revealed a truly world-class judging panel for the European arm of its upcoming Awards, Aggregate Industries is encouraging all UK pioneers of sustainable design, who haven’t already done so, to submit their entry imminently.
A record 62% of all UK excavation work is now preceded by a thorough search for underground assets, such as pipes and cables, according to Digging Up Britain 2019. The report by LSBUD (Linesearch BeforeUdig) shows that there were 2,585,862 searches made through its portal last year – a 14% increase on the previous year. […]
Geotechnical engineering specialist, CAN, has successfully designed and undertaken a programme of maintenance and additional slope and rock stabilisation works at the Waitrose distribution centre in Coulsdon, South London.The project was awarded by Genco, the facilities management company for Waitrose, following CAN’s initial geotechnical inspection of the site and the geotechnical stabilisation work undertaken by […]
Speakers include Capita, Google, IWFM, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, WeWork and Wireless Infrastructure Group Topics include AI, Autonomous Buildings, Facilities Management, IoT, Smart Cities and wellbeing in the workplace The free-to-attend event takes place at Olympia London on the 9th and 10th October
The government’s new plans to implement a Smart Export Guarantee for solar panel owners from 1st January 2020 could represent a significant step towards creating a cleaner, greener future. The question is, how big of a step? Paul Hutchens, leading green energy advocate and CEO of solar installation specialists Eco2Solar, answers this question and explores how […]
Andy Walters, Managing Director of vehicle tracking provider, Quartix, describes how to redefine speed limits for your fleet and improve safety out on the roads. The idea behind his unique research received the 2018 Queens Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Drivers at every construction company travel considerable distances to reach sites every day, and a […]
The IPG, the largest and fastest growing membership group for independent plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, has undertaken a very special project with some of their members, with the unveiling of three IPG Flagship stores. Between the 2nd – 6th September, Plumb Inn, the plumbing, heating and bathroom specialist based in Enfield, will be revealing […]
Profab Access Ltd, part of the Access 360 portfolio, is prioritising fire safety in buildings with the introduction of fire testing for both sides of its 4000 Series riser door range. Established in 2001, Profab Access Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of wall and ceiling access panels and riser doors. The company employs a […]
GenAir a leading hirer of compressed systems and desiccant dryers, have had the environmental qualities of their emission free, All Weather All Electric Air Compressor formally recognised by the internationally respected campaigners, The Green Organisation. Three senior representatives from the West Midlands based company have been invited to a glittering presentation ceremony, hosted at the […]
Gas Cage Direct is a site dedicated to providing a specialist service for the storage of gas cages. Gas Cages a are now an essential requirement of the Health & Safety Executive in the workplace, especially on a construction site, public or private premises. Our cages not only offer a complete security solution from theft […]
For many years the options available to businesses for hiring in staff have included the use of contractors, and the number of people willing to work as contractors has grown exponentially over the last decade. Engaging talent therefore has been a relatively straightforward exercise given the few obstacles that have existed when hiring in contractors; […]
Arc flash hazards are on the increase due to the high demand for power and electricity. Occupational health experts have found that due to this increase in energy demand, higher system voltages and available fault currents are being utilised, which in turn creates a greater risk for an arc flash event. When working with electrical […]