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BESA Offers Free Membership to Apprentices

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by offering free membership to all apprentices working in the building services sector.

From Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) 12 Feb 2021

New Process to Use Sewage Sludge to Optimize Building Materials

At South Ural State University, a team of researchers has optimized building materials with advantages for the environment.

11 Feb 2021

Morgan Sindall Construction to Harness Modern Methods of Construction on Major Hospital Upgrade

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction as the primary contractor for two major extension and refurbishment schemes totalling £3.8 million.

From Morgan Sindall 3 Feb 2021

Morgan Sindall Construction Named Main Contractor to Deliver Two New School Projects Utilising Off Site Methods

Morgan Sindall Construction continues its legacy of delivering first-class educational facilities across the Northern Home Counties after being awarded two major upgrade contracts, totalling £13.5 million.

From Morgan Sindall 20 Jan 2021

Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D-Printed Concrete

According to a new study, bio-inspired patterns such as lobster shells, can render 3D-printed concrete more robust and thus support more creative and complex architectural structures.

20 Jan 2021

New Soffit System Delivers Fire Protection At Every Level

An advanced and lightweight prefabricated brick slip soffit system from market leader IG Masonry Support, manufactured to meet A1 fire rating regulations and suitable for applications over 18 metres, is now available.

From IG Masonry Support 20 Jan 2021

Roads Investment to Open Up Major Gas Project in the Northern Territory

The Coalition Government is taking further steps to fast track the enormous economic benefits of the Beetaloo Basin with the announcement of the Northern Territory’s Gas Industry Roads Upgrades program, funded through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.

15 Jan 2021

New Brochure on Benefits of Plastic Pipes Now Available

A new brochure highlighting the many benefits of plastic pipes has been launched by TEPPFA, the European plastic pipes and fittings association.

4 Jan 2021

Hope’s® One55™ Series Expanded to Include Doors and Operable Windows with Thermal Evolution™ Technology

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the addition of doors and operable windows with Thermal Evolution™ technology to its One55™ Series of windows and doors.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 16 Dec 2020

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Launches the FREE CIPS Construction Procurement Competence Tool for Those Responsible for Construction and Remedial Works of Higher Risk Buildings

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the global professional body for supply chain management has launched the new Construction Procurement Competence Tool after the development of a national suite of procurement competence standards following the Grenfell enquiry.

15 Dec 2020