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Minster Celebrates 20th Anniversary with the Launch of Minster Group Ltd

Celebrating 20 years since Minster Surfacing was launched, the company is now rebranding as part of the newly formed Minster Group Ltd.

30 Sep 2019

Concrete Bridge Created Using a 3D Printer

Advanced applications of 3D printing methods now influence a wide range of industries such as fashion, food, construction, prosthetics and even bioengineering for functional human organs.

By David J. Cross 17 Sep 2019

Gusto Homes Launches Centre of Eco Excellence at Lincoln College

Gusto Homes has officially launched a new training facility at Lincoln College that will teach cutting-edge sustainable and low carbon building techniques to aspiring construction students.

16 Sep 2019

ESS initiates Installations in the Long Instrument Hall

Yesterday, European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, celebrated an important scientific milestone, the official handover of the Long Instrument Hall from construction partner Skanska.

13 Sep 2019

Groundworks Specialist Teams Up with Local Camp Site for Carfest 2019

North West-based groundworks specialist, M Downes Earthworks, kept the power going for 1,200 campers attending Carfest 2019, despite unseasonably wet weather.

From MD Earthworks 12 Sep 2019

Coastal Infrastructure Urgently Needs a Rethink, Marine Ecologists Say

How should we be building along the global coast? A framework by UNSW scientists delivers some much-needed answers.

12 Sep 2019

New Large-Scale Project to Promote the Construction of Greener Buildings

By substituting non-renewable construction materials such as steel and concrete with wood-based materials, it is possible to lower carbon dioxide emissions and use natural resources more resourcefully.

11 Sep 2019

Test-5 SuperFOIL Insulation shortlisted for Family Business Awards 2019

Founded by father and son, Craig and William Bown in 2006, SuperFOIL employs 18 people and produces around 1.5 million square metres of insulation every year. Last year, the company posted record profits after sales grew by 25%.

31 Aug 2019

GSky® Highlights Unique Living Green Wall Maintenance Program

GSky Plant Systems, Inc., a global industry leader in the design and production of interior and exterior green walls, highlights its industry-leading maintenance program for Versa Wall® living green wall systems.

From GSky Plant Systems, Inc. 30 Aug 2019

SuperFOIL Insulation Shortlisted for Family Business Awards 2019

The company, which moved its headquarters to Lincoln this year, is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of high performance insulation for residential and commercial properties.

From SuperFOIL Insulation 30 Aug 2019

Komatsu America Introduces the D155ax-8 LGP (Low Ground Pressure) Dozer

Komatsu America today introduced its new 354 horsepower D155AX-8 LGP (low ground pressure) dozer which incorporates the proven Komatsu technology used in the D155AX-8, enhanced with two blade options and more track on the ground.

From Komatsu North America 22 Aug 2019

Cintec North America Announces Restoration and Anchoring Work on Massey Hall, Famed Canadian Concert Venue

North American firm helps complete restoration of historic Toronto building.

From Cintec International Ltd 22 Aug 2019

M Downes Earthworks Secures Contract at Major New Business Development

North West-based groundworks specialist, M Downes Earthworks, has won the contract to build new storage areas for the UK’s largest salvage and dismantling company, SYNETIQ.

From MD Earthworks 16 Aug 2019

Secutech Vietnam Opens Today with an even Sharper Focus on Smart Building and Smart Factory Verticals

Ho Chi Minh City takes its place at the centre of Asia’s security world this week, as a record 380 exhibitors aim to catch the attention of trade buyers at the 12th edition of Secutech Vietnam.

16 Aug 2019

The Future is Modular

IT’S no secret that the UK is suffering from a housing crisis. Modular homes are seen as the answer. Modular homes are designed to be incredibly energy efficient – some costing just £1 per day to run – and efficient to manufacture – with some developments boasting a one-week onsite build time.

16 Aug 2019