Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Contractors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CIOB announces the latest Sir Ian Dixon Scholars from
Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB], which we summarised at the time by saying "Scholarship involves a twelve month study of a Construction Management topic".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Hewden launches its 'Green Communities' scheme from
Hewden: "Hewden, the UK's largest plant hirer, is teaming up with local authorities as part of its initiative to help reduce the impact they have on the environment".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Mardak
concerning its Construction Accounts
- take a look at New companies migrating to Mardak
which says: "Latest companies to sign up with Mardak Construction Accounts include Arthur Wait, Asset Interiors, Coltman Precast Concrete, Hirst and Danson and Imperial Business Interiors".
Take a look also at the news release from A Proctor Group, Roofshield help upgrade The Culloden Hotel,
as well as Guide to new lightning protection standards from BSI British Standards,
and New era of stadium design begins with London 2012 from London 2012 Games.
See also:
BMF focuses firmly on its roots
(October 2007)
Builders Merchants Federation is closing its Retail Membership category to focus on representing and defending the manufacturer - merchant - contractor route to market
Creative Steel Solutions expands
(October 2007)
Creative Steel Solutions is expanding the business to meet higher than expected demand for its newly-launched architectural products range
New owner for specialist engineering contractor
(September 2007)
Norfolk based specialist engineering contractor, DGT Steel and Cladding has a new owner
Ward Topdek tops off care home project
(September 2007)
Topdek insulated single-ply roof panels were used to roof The Guardian Care Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, as part of a major refurbishment project by building contractors Multibuild
Masterwood ups staircase output at Riverside
(September 2007)
Staircase specialist Riverside Joinery has invested GBP200k in two Masterwood CNC machining centres, including the latest Project 5 five-axis model
Financing funds Solarcentury expansion
(August 2007)
Solarcentury a leading supplier of solar electric and thermal technology completes GBP13.5m financing to fund its product development and international expansion strategy
Unitised curtain walling reduces site time
(August 2007)
The Wicona unitised facade system from Hydro Building Systems can now reduce time on site by up to 70 per cent
Showcasing shelter, canopy and walkway solutions
(July 2007)
Urban Engineering launch their new brochure and website showcasing their market leading range of shelter, canopy and walkway solutions
Oxford Mosque gets its cupola
(July 2007)
Architectural features company Good Directions fitted crowning glory to Mosque in Oxford
Creative Steel Solutions is born
(June 2007)
Owners and Directors of Lifting Solutions have created a new company, Creative Steel Solutions, in response to customer demand for an increasing number of bespoke architectural steel products
Architects urged to use low carbon cement
(May 2007)
A significant change the construction industry can make, which will have an immediate effect in reducing CO2, is to specify a low carbon replacement for traditional cement
Masterwood makes light work at Alan Heavisides.
(April 2007)
Alan Heavisides Purpose Made Joinery is a typical example of a small joinery which is obtaining enormous benefits from a Masterwood CNC machining system
New walling stone and dressed building stone
(April 2007)
Forest Pennant launches new walling stone and dressed building stone at External Works Show
Masterwood proves perfect for all seasons
(March 2007)
Switching from traditional manufacturing methods to a Masterwood CNC machining centre is bringing huge benefits to All Seasons, a small joinery business in Sheerness, Kent
BBC Restoration winners appoint Linford Group
(March 2007)
Birmingham's winning BBC Restoration 2004 project appoint building contractors Linford Group to carry out GBP3.9 million construction work
TRA members a cut above in roofing sector
(January 2007)
Members of the Trussed Rafter Association must obtain ISO 9001 accreditation and have to carry professional indemnity insurance cover of at least GBP1 million
Complete digitach download solution for builders
(January 2007)
EasyTac downloader is a new, low-cost, simple to use kit designed to help building contractors to meet their legal obligations for downloading and storing digital tachograph data
New 'anti-theft' system for Kubota Minis
(December 2006)
Sales of Kubota mini excavators further boosted by incorporation of unique key-based 'anti-theft' security system as standard equipment
Commercial Building Contractors Database - UK 2006
(November 2006)
AMA Research have published a brand new Commercial Building Contractors Database available to purchase in multi-use format
Manufacturers of sustainable building materials
(November 2006)
The Danish Embassy offer an opportunity to meet Danish companies manufacturing sustainable and environmental friendly building materials looking for strategic customers and partners
Neaco appoints new Area Sales Manager
(November 2006)
Neaco, the architectural aluminium and stainless steel specialists, have a new area sales manager for Wales, the West Midlands and the Southwest of England
Milliken Obex modular matting systems
(November 2006)
Footfall are a service oriented provider of Milliken Obex modular matting systems and high quality Milliken carpet tiles
Marshall Construction celebrate training awards
(October 2006)
Marshall Construction staff have been celebrating a variety of recent qualifications together at their Alloa business headquarters at the Whins
Kubota mini excavators 'anti-theft' security
(October 2006)
Sales of Kubota mini excavators have been boosted by the incorporation of unique key-based 'Anti-theft' security system as standard equipment
Tax regulations threaten building firms
(September 2006)
Robert James Partnership, the chartered certified accountancy firm, warns that 80 per cent of building contractors are not complying with the Government's stringent new tax laws
Digital tachograph solution for builders
(September 2006)
Downloader Solo digital tachograph kit, available from Smartcard Focus, is designed to enable operators of single trucks or small fleets to meet legal requirements
Ruberoid celebrates centenary
(August 2006)
Ruberoid Building Products is celebrating its Centenary Year by providing free roofing and waterproofing materials to community halls across the UK
Helping builders join the online revolution
(August 2006)
Building contractors and tradesmen can take advantage of around-the-clock goods ordering at independent builders' merchant, Long and Somerville's online yard
Drilling and sawing service centre opens in London
(August 2006)
Diamond drilling and sawing equipment and consumables manufacturer, Tyrolit, opens new service centre in London
Tax regs can put building firms out of business
(July 2006)
Robert James Partnership, the chartered certified accountancy firm, warns that 80 per cent of building contractors are not complying with the Government's stringent new tax laws
SPC in-house production of radiant panels
(July 2006)
SandP Coil Products has boosted the market position of its radiant panels, by moving production from a German supplier to its own UK factory
New Tremco flooring technology
(June 2006)
Tremco launch Treadfast Uniflow smoothing compound on a contract for regional retailer Booths
Emergency warning system for Wembley Arena
(May 2006)
E2S and PACSCOM joined forces to supply John Sisk with a radio-based audible warning system to give open area protection on the Wembley Arena construction site
Modernisation and rebranding pay off for Beard
(April 2006)
Swindon-based building contractors Beard reaps the benefits of several years of development and innovation