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Construction of a New 25000sqm Yard Facility at UK’s Largest Salvage and Vehicle Recycling Company

North West-based groundworks specialist, M Downes Earthworks, has commenced work at the UK’s largest salvage and vehicle recycling company, SYNETIQ, in Gloucester, to construct a new yard facility.

From M Downes Earthworks Ltd 26 Aug 2020

Award Winning Construction Software Company EasyBuild UK attend the Property & Construction Summit

Earlier this month multi award winning construction software company EasyBuild UK attended the online Property & Construction Summit, where CEO Carol Massay shared her industry experiences from the past 30 years as a keynote speaker.

From The Access Group 21 Aug 2020

Study Shows How Red Bricks can be Converted into Energy Storage Device

A new study by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis reports that red bricks, some of the world’s most well-known and inexpensive building materials, can be transformed into energy storage units that can be charged to store electricity, similar to a battery.

12 Aug 2020

Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Promotes “Reflect Your Vision” Philosophy

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces the updated Anodized Copper Collection, ideal for exterior and interior architectural finishes.

From Lorin Industries, Inc 12 Aug 2020

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Celebrates Membership with SWI as Company Marks 100 Years in Service

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 Steel Window Institute (SWI), of which it’s a member, celebrated 100 years in service to the steel window and door industry.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 12 Aug 2020

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Receives Hurricane and Impact Certification for Pivot Doors

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 that its Jamestown175TM Series hurricane pivot doors have passed stringent wind tests and are certified for use within hurricane and impact zones. The doors adhere to Miami-Dade County, Florida Building Code (FBC) and High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standards.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 11 Aug 2020

Recycled Materials Could be Used for Sustainable Road-Making

Scientists have demonstrated that a combination of building rubble and old tires could be utilized as a sustainable material for making roads, offering a zero-waste solution to support the circular economy and increase recycling.

30 Jul 2020

Penn Color Introduces UV Enhancer for PVC Compounds and Extruded Profiles, Extending the Weathering Performance up to 60%

Penn Color’s UV Enhancer is a new UV stabilizer formulation that when added to PVC compound and extruded profiles extends the weathering performance. As trends toward darker colors in building and construction pushes the limits of PVC formulations, adding UV Enhancer to window and fence profiles can increase weathering performance up to 60%.

From Penn Color Inc 24 Jul 2020

Cintec™ Fire Resistant Anchors

In view of the recent fires and loss of life in refurbished buildings, Cintec™ has been fully aware of the danger of fire and has always produced fire resistant remedial anchors and reinforcement.

From Cintec International Ltd 24 Jul 2020

Association for Project Safety Welcomes Westminster Move to Improve Building and Fire Safety

The Association for Project Safety (APS) has today welcomed the Westminster Government’s Draft Building Safety Bill that aims to improve building and fire safety, issued on Monday 20th July.

21 Jul 2020

Materials and Engineering News

Construction of a New 25000sqm Yard Facility at UK’s Largest Salvage and Vehicle Recycling Company

Award Winning Construction Software Company EasyBuild UK attend the Property & Construction Summit

Study Shows How Red Bricks can be Converted into Energy Storage Device

Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Promotes “Reflect Your Vision” Philosophy

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Celebrates Membership with SWI as Company Marks 100 Years in Service

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Receives Hurricane and Impact Certification for Pivot Doors

Recycled Materials Could be Used for Sustainable Road-Making

Penn Color Introduces UV Enhancer for PVC Compounds and Extruded Profiles, Extending the Weathering Performance up to 60%

Cintec™ Fire Resistant Anchors

Association for Project Safety Welcomes Westminster Move to Improve Building and Fire Safety

Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

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Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

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