Vivalda Group plc sees 19% growth in 2017 The UK’s leading supplier of rainscreen cladding systems, Vivalda Group plc, has confirmed strong growth for the year ending December 2017, with its turnover increasing by 19% to £31m.  

Standard sizing brings down cost of steel planters Commercial projects of all kinds are incorporating planters into their landscaping, sometimes on podiums where this is the only solution but often at ground level where they can be the easiest way to bring in planting.

ALMOST HALF OF EMPLOYEES AGED 40 AND OVER IN THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES THINK THEY WILL HAVE TO WORK LONGER TO LIVE THE LIFE THEY WANT •             Almost half 45% of employees say their biggest regret is not saving enough money when they were younger •             People fear loneliness and outliving their savings more […]

MORGAN SINDALL APPOINTED TO LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL’S £240 MILLION CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK Morgan Sindall has been announced as one of the successful contractors appointed to Leicester City Council’s £240 million construction framework.

ABANDONED HOSPITAL GIVEN LUXURIOUS LEASE OF LIFE   A unique development in Stafford which saw a former 19th century hospital restored to become a collection of luxurious apartments, has now been completed. Previously named St George’s County Asylum, the grade II listed building on Cooperation Street first opened in 1818 and housed over 1,000 patients with […]

A UZIN system was used to install a new floor at St Bede’s School in Cambridge after the dining room was damaged by a leaking pipe over the weekend. The flooring contractor, Superior Finish Contracts Ltd was asked at short notice to remove the existing wood block flooring and install the new luxury vinyl tiles.

UZIN products were used to install a variety of floor coverings at a new Cross Keys Homes premises in Peterborough. The shop and information hub will assist people looking to learn more about the care and support services CKH provide to Peterborough residents as well as upcoming training opportunities, and self-service options for existing residents. […]

emco Bau Entrance Matting emco Bau focus on sustainability and resource-saving Market leader in Germany, number one matting provider worldwide – this is the standard emco have achieved for many years in the field of custom-made building entrance mats. Customers rate us as a reliable and high-performing partner known for its high-quality, individually designable products […]

By Anne Corr, Market Advisor, Enterprise Ireland UK The UK construction industry is struggling to keep up with the demand of future residential developments. The rising population, the price of property and the availability of skilled workers are continued challenges for the sector and this is even more apparent in London where there is arguably […]

All the gear and no idea: Provision of PPE without adequate training is leaving construction workers at risk of harm Bryan Lawrie, Director at leading health and safety company, Arco, reveals the importance of specialist training for UK construction workers and how industry leaders need to do more to educate and protect employees.

Six months after securing a £250,000 investment from business mogul Lord Sugar, The Apprentice winner, James White, has expanded Right Time Recruitment with a new Property & Construction division. The IT recruitment firm, which offers expertise in specialist recruitment, has now developed a Property & Construction division to cover permanent recruitment solutions, including contract and […]

Ensuring the firm maintains LPCB Security Ratings UK security fencing manufacturer Jacksons Fencing has recently completed its transition to the most up-to-date version of the international quality management standard ISO 9001:2015 with certified accreditation from BRE Global, a UKAS accredited certification body. This ensures Jacksons Fencing retains its Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) approval, LPS […]