11 May 2015

CPD presentations for effective acoustic solutions

The CPD presentations cover a broad range of topics, including; how modern architecture and building design affects sound transmission; how sound transmits itself within a building; how it is important to implement correct acoustic design from the outset and how the current minimum building standards are not effective enough for tenants/occupiers. The presentations have been[…]

  • 11 May 2015

08 May 2015

Saint-Gobain tackles skin cancer for Sun Awareness Week

Skin cancer (malignant melanoma) is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. With diagnosis rates increasing faster than any of the current top ten cancers in the UK, those who work outdoors, such as builders and construction workers, are at even greater risk of developing the disease. Sun Awareness Week will be held between[…]

  • 08 May 2015

06 May 2015

Waterproof and concrete solutions at Evolving Concrete

Evolving Concrete will be held in response to industry demand for an event targeting specifiers, contractors, consultants and architects. Sika will have a strong presence at the show taking place on the 6th and 7th May. Sika’s stand (V3) has been designed to intrigue visitors – a ‘concrete’ box constructed of MDF coated in Sikalastic[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

BM TRADA present fire door seminar at FIREX

Visitors to FIREX International, held in ExCel London’s South Gallery, will have the opportunity to attend the free seminar, which will provide delegates with an excellent overview of fire door design, manufacture, testing, installation and certification. Fire Doors Explained – Understanding the essentials The seminar will cover a range of topics, including: Anatomy of fire[…]

  • 06 May 2015

05 May 2015

Counter Terror Expo successful for GGF

The Counter Terror Expo was held between the 21st-22nd April at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. It featured over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest counter terror technology and solutions. The Counter Terror Expo was held over two days at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications[…]

  • 05 May 2015

05 May 2015

Eight construction world records

World’s tallest dam: Completed in 2014, China’s Jinping-I Dam stands at 305 metres tall and 568 metres long.   Construction records have been continuously made and broken in recent years as architects, engineers and developers push the boundaries of the industry to create some awe-inspiring structures. Here are eight world records that have set the[…]

  • 05 May 2015

30 April 2015

Seminar programme for UK Construction Week announced

The full schedule has been announced on UK Construction Week’s website. The expected audience of 55,00 visitors will be able to view discussions, debates and knowledge sharing from 1,000 exhibitors at the event. Each of the nine sessions will take place over the trade only days between 6-8 October. They will consist of an hour-long[…]

  • 30 April 2015

30 April 2015

Leading architects to speak at Vision London event

      Vision London has secured 100 key figures from the architectural and wider construction community to speak at the free to attend two day exhibition. REGISTER NOW Event Seminar Programme includes: Future Materials and Systems Technology Innovation in Architecture and Design Building for Health and Wellbeing Influential speakers include: Matthew Webster, Executive of[…]

  • 30 April 2015

28 April 2015

New tear-resistant safety gloves provide cut protection for construction workers

For the second year running, TraffiGlove will be exhibiting its complete range of safety gloves at the Safety & Health Expo. Designed to adhere to its colour-coded TraffiSafe system, the company’s red, amber and green gloves have been used to reduce hand accidents across a number of worldwide industries. The latest additions to its product[…]

  • 28 April 2015

28 April 2015

Novus Property Solutions re-accredited Responsible Business Award

Having been named Santander Responsible Small Business of the Year in 2014, Novus has endured continued success by being re-accredited by Business in the Community (BITC) thanks to its continued impact championing responsible business in the UK over the past 12 months. Responsible Business Awards Assessed by a judging panel of business and industry experts,[…]

  • 28 April 2015