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Government announced the creation of a national construction products regulator with the responsibility to ensure homes are constructed using 'safe' materials.
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Will a Construction Products Regulator Make Homes Safe?
The arrival of the new national construction products regulator, set up to ensure homes are built from safe materials sounds like good news, right?
Read More »Top Continuous Inkjet Printer for Construction Professionals: Precision Meets Durability
In the demanding construction industry, the ability to label materials and equipment with precision and durability can significantly impact project timelines and safety. Construction professionals require tools to withstand harsh conditions, while delivering high-quality prints for safety signage, equipment labelling, and inventory management. This is exactly where a Continuous Inkjet Printer can come into play.
Read More »SuperFOIL Multifoil Insulation Solves Both Heat Loss & Condensation
SuperFOIL | Multifoil Insulation SF40 ▶ https://www.superfoil.co.uk/products/multifoil-insulation MORE FROM SUPERFOIL: How Multifoil Insulation Benefits You The 3-in-1 highly reflective foil serves as a radiant barrier, preventing unnecessary heat gain or loss. The built-in VCL minimises the risks of moisture penetration, condensation, and mould. Additionally, the inbuilt insulated waddings slow down heat transfer and act as an effective insulator. When installed …
Read More »Extension Build 2024 | The Times They Are A-Changin’
Extension Build 2024: In 2024, the United Kingdom saw significant changes in its building regulations, marking a pivotal shift towards more sustainable, energy-efficient construction practices.
Read More »Rising Damp Exposed, Is There Such Thing?
Rising damp is a condition that affects the walls of buildings when water from the ground rises up through the bricks and mortar, mainly due to capillary action. Despite its well-documented presence and the potential damage it can cause to properties, a contingent of sceptics believe that rising dampness is a myth concocted to sell unnecessary damp-proofing services.
Read More »Stop Builders Leaving The Industry Short
The issue of UK builders leaving the industry for other careers is multifaceted, involving various social, economic, and industry-specific factors.
Read More »UK Government urged to end health and safety deregulation following Grenfell Tower blaze
The UK Government has been urged to scrap its approach to deregulation of health and safety legislation in the light of the Grenfell Tower blaze. In an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May, over 70 leading organisations and figures from the UK’s safety and health profession have jointly called for a political sea change in attitude towards health and …
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