THE SAFE TOOL FOR TOOLING

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Global tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant has installed black Vynagrip matting with yellow edging in its Cirencester works (UK). Manufactured by Plastic Extruders, the matting provides employees working in the large production areas with a safe and slip resistant surface underfoot.

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PORTAKABIN AWARDED FOUR-YEAR FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO SUPPLY MODULAR BUILDINGS TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Government Procurement Service, an executive agency of the Cabinet Office, has awarded a four-year framework agreement to Portakabin for the supply of modular buildings to the public sector.

The framework agreement simplifies the procurement process for publicly-funded organisations, significantly reducing both cost and time. As part of the new framework, customers selecting Portakabin will benefit from rapid procurement and cost-effective modular building solutions, avoiding costly, compulsory competitive tendering.

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SOLARFOCUS makes quality WORK for your money

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

SOLARFOCUS, the Austrian expert in combining top-of-the-range biomass boiler solutions with long-life solar thermal solutions, Read the rest of this entry »

Pre-insulated pipes form PIPE2000 Ltd

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Recent years have seen a revolution in energy generation and distribution. Read the rest of this entry »

Portobello Square – Ardmore Construction Ltd appointed

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Catalyst Housing Ltd and its private developer arm, Catalyst by Design, Read the rest of this entry »

TECHNAL FAÇADE CONCEPT WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR DESIGN

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, has won an international award for innovation and design for its latest façade concept.

The Batimat Design Awards are held every two years as part of the international construction exhibition and conference in Paris. The awards recognise manufacturers who have launched innovative building products developed in conjunction with in-house or external designers.

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Work starts on £26m Mildmay Regeneration Project

February 2012 in UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Work is under way to regenerate a derelict site in Tower Hamlets that will deliver new homes and community facilities including a church, hospital, commercial space, children’s play area and public open space. Read the rest of this entry »

FES Ltd independent building services provider

January 2012 in News by Publisher

With almost 50 years experience and an exceptional range of skills, services and products, FES Ltd was the contractor of choice for the flagship £95m National Indoor Sports Arena (NISA) and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Read the rest of this entry »

Biomass solutions leader Econergy welcomes RHI

January 2012 in News by Publisher

The Government’s £850m Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme finally launched towards the end of 2011, Read the rest of this entry »

Three steps to success for Cooper & Westgate

January 2012 in News by Publisher

Since merging with Mark Blades Electrical in 2009, Cooper & Westgate has enjoyed continual growth as a building and electrical contractor providing assistance and guidance at every step of the way, including design, planning and project management. Read the rest of this entry »