12 May 2015

Six-point plan to ensure fair payment throughout industry

The SEC Group found that only 25% of public sector bodies had a system in place to track the speed of payments. 38% of public sector clients have breached late payment legislation. In addition to these statistics, the group also discovered that 9 in 10 public sector clients used a cash retention system to withhold[…]

  • 12 May 2015

11 May 2015

Darts professionals sponsored by Fermacell

The sponsorship was unveiled during an afternoon event in Birmingham, where over 20 Fermacell customers and employees participated in a darts tournament against professionals, hosted by TV MC Paul booth. Dean Winstanley and Daryl Gurney will be sponsored by Fermacell for the next 12 months. The amateurs had to try and match the professionals’ scores[…]

  • 11 May 2015

11 May 2015

Retrofitting to benefit from energy efficiency requirements

With the introduction of the new Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), it will become illegal for landlords to rent out properties that have energy efficiency ratings of F or G on the property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Under MEPS, it will become illegal for landlords to rent out properties that have energy efficiency ratings of[…]

  • 11 May 2015

11 May 2015

Setting out strategies to solve the UK housing crisis

Bidwells’ Mike Derbyshire believes that a single strategy won’t be enough to solve the UK housing crisis In order to meet the UK’s housing needs, we need to deliver in excess of 250,000 new homes per annum. However, we are a long way from meeting this requirement. Bidwells’ Perspectives on Planning research highlights the current[…]

  • 11 May 2015

11 May 2015

Mirka products added to Dulux Decorator Centre range

Since April, customers have been able to access the wide range of Mirka surface preparation tools and accessories. Mirka products have been available at DDC since April. Products will range from sanding kits and dust extraction kits to electric sanders, including the Mirka Direct Electric Random Orbital Sander (DEROS). DEROS is an innovative, lightweight electric[…]

  • 11 May 2015

08 May 2015

Apprenticeship opportunities from property maintenance specialists

Apprenticeship schemes have always been integral to Novus Property Solutions; the company’s current chairman and managing director both started out as apprentices. The schemes, which have been running for over 75 years, have been described as “fantastic opportunities for young people with the right attitude and potential to build a career” by Glen Speight. Glen[…]

  • 08 May 2015

08 May 2015

Three crucial relationships for construction businesses

Supply chain Construction companies are dependent on strong relationships up and down the supply chain. Once signing a contract, a firm must obtain raw materials, parts and equipment in order to see it through to completion. As businesses grow, they come to rely more and more on individuals and other firms. While some firms deal[…]

  • 08 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

07 May 2015

Thermal wheel technology is an energy efficient solution

In the current climate of stringent building regulations, ever-tightening standards in building service provisions and the ever-increasing pressure on environmental issues; Thermal wheel technology may never have been of greater significance. Thermal wheels are now being used as a leading component in support of the trend to use heat recovery as a route to energy[…]

  • 07 May 2015

06 May 2015

Clamp-on energy metering solution by Micronics

Measuring heat and energy consumption is a key area in building services and energy management. However, installation costs – which cover a system drain down and pipe cutting – have acted as a barrier to wider application of sub-metering in the industry. The U1000 HM provides installation savings for heat/energy metering U1000HM has been designed[…]

  • 06 May 2015