Follow the links below for more details, and remember too that Buildingtalk offers instant access to both CAD and BIM files from a wide range of companies via FastrackCAD.
Latest happy stats include private house building up 1.6% from July to August and 18.1% growth year-on-year; and overall construction output is up 4% on a year ago.
On the building worker blacklisting saga: just as we seemed to be nearing a resolution, with the leading firms involved offering to set up a compensation fund, we now have more details emerging about police and security services collusion, which may prove to be a bigger story.
PPG Architectural Coatings are looking for a new Charity Partner including for their Johnstone’s and Leyland paint brands. Do apply, and the employees at PPG will be deciding who gets their support.
And a reminder about BATIMAT, the world’s biggest Building exhibition, which opens in Paris next month. It’s a great event and a chance to see new products from around the world.
Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, has introduced a new robust hand transmitter designed specifically for use with its popular GaraMatic operators.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Innovations & New Products, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire ProtectionAbloy UK has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Simon Wilson as Business Development Manager for the Healthcare Sector.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Recruitment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire ProtectionLeading UK manufacturer Building Product Design Ltd has promoted John Mellor to the role of head of marketing overseeing its three market-leading brands.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Insulation, Membranes, Recruitment, Restoration & Refurbishment, Roofs, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, WallsGilberts is enabling data centre architects and constructors to face the challenge of delivering a sustainable ventilation strategy.
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