Box Architects and the Olympian-led ReCreation Group are using modern methods of construction (MMC) to deliver affordable and sustainable pools to get more people swimming. Box and ReCreation pledged to build on the legacy of Team GB’s gold rush in the pool in Tokyo. Britain’s swimmers won eight medals last week, including double golds for […]
The pipeline of high-rise buildings across the UK remains strong, with around 549 in the development pipeline, of which around 58% are in London, although projects in London account for more than three quarters of total pipeline value. The construction of high-rise buildings has increased considerably in recent years, with a rise in both the […]
Much debate continues over Modern Methods of Construction. Though modular, off-site builds can result in significant savings to costs and time, many in the fire industry remain concerned that fire safety standards and quality compartmentation methods are left as an afterthought in the process. Ian King, Chief Commercial Officer, Zeroignition, looks at the benefits of […]
The Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the world. The customer taking delivery of this special forklift is Metroll, a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of steel building products including […]
Offering accurate, timely and flexible information management of construction projects The construction management software Gsite by Glodon is now available for the UK and Irish markets through MagiCAD Group. The platform enables online management of construction site tasks as well as quality and safety issues, document management, BIM, workflows and much more. Glodon Gsite […]
Global building product manufacturer, Sika, has launched an eLearning platform, the Knowledge Centre, allowing construction specialists to expand their skills and keep up to date on the very latest developments, innovations and regulatory requirements relating to a wide range of construction materials, all available from an easy to navigate, intuitive online platform. The Sika […]
Polypipe Building Services, the UK’s leading developer of water management solutions for the commercial sector, provided an array of key services for Aberla M&E on a luxurious new development in Manchester. The £72m No1 Old Trafford development consists of two towers, 15 and 18 storeys, across 214,000 sq ft on the waterfront at Trafford Park. The […]
There is a huge selection of external cladding and finishes available for MMC projects. Popular choices include timber paneling, brick slips and renders, and a wide variety of laminates and melamines. However, each product type has different performance ratings and requirements for installation and for long-term maintenance. It is important to understand this when specifying […]
Precast & Preformed Troughs & Fibrelite’s ‘Made to Measure’ GRP Trough Covers Composite access cover manufacturer Fibrelite has formed strategic partnerships with a number of major manufacturers of precast and preformed troughs (also known as trenches, channels and ducts) in Europe and the USA (including Fibex and Trenwa) to create new collaborative product offerings integrating […]
Wernick Buildings’ factory in Port Talbot welcomed visitors to receive a demonstration of their latest modular building system; HMflex. The four-bed hospital ward allowed visitors to experience the same high-quality environment that healthcare professionals and patients would receive. A result of meetings over several years, NHS Improvement approached the MPBA (Modular and Portable Building Association) […]