Portakabin has reaffirmed its position as the leading modular building specialist with an investment of more than £6m in a new state-of-the-art production facility at its international headquarters in York. The manufacturing centre is now the most advanced of its kind in Europe.
PORTAKABIN ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING FACILITY
November 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher
Launches New Meaco 70Lm Building Dryer Dehumidifier Cutting Costs for Construction Industry
November 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by PublisherLeading independent provider and manufacturer of air treatment solutions, Meaco UK Limited, has this month launched the latest product within its portfolio of market-leading dehumidifiers and air purifiers. The Meaco 70Lm Building Dryer Dehumidifier has been designed to meet the needs of construction companies, builders, hire businesses, the military and for use in a wide range of commercial applications.
Case study: Priory Street Car Park Hastings
November 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by PublisherCemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd were directly appointed the main contract by Hastings Borough Council to carry out full remedial works to the concrete structure and parking areas of their Priory Street M.S.C.P. The 14 week program me of works included Cemplas undertaking a condition survey, surface preparation, concrete repairs to soffits, beams, walls and columns. Concrete repairs were required to the floor slab prior to the surface coating. Other works included Cemplas Installing a new Steel support Beam, movement Joints, crash barriers, column Base Plates, windows, doors and Glazing.
GRS Start a Roofers Insurance Revolution
November 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by PublisherUnlike the majority of insurance companies, GRS understand that roofing contractors will rarely spend every working hour up on a roof.
There are many other important things to be done, from unloading the lorry, collecting materials, preparing and measuring, to just stopping for a cuppa.
New Video Highlights The Need For Anti Crushing Devices
November 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by PublisherA thought-provoking video highlighting the need for anti crushing devices to be fitted to powered access machines is now available for viewing
on a newly-launched WorkZone website at www.workzone-range.com
PREMDOR LAUNCH THEIR 2012/13 NEW RANGE GUIDE
November 2012 in News by PublisherWhen a company with the reputation of Premdor launches an all-new range guide, it is inevitable the industry takes more than a little notice.
With initial informed opinion enthusing that Premdor’s guide is the most comprehensive collection of doors, windows and cubicles yet produced, the guide demonstrates the market confidence shown by both Premdor and parent company Masonite.
Get the UK moving
October 2012 in Heather Campbell, News by PublisherPoor transport network development has been cited by UK’s business leaders as a critical barrier to inward investment and have called on the government to step up its investment on infrastructure construction.
Why is Accessing Finance Such a Challenge for Most South African Businesses?
October 2012 in Worldwide News by PublisherA recent snap survey by enterprise development specialists Fetola, showed that 93% of small businesses are uncertain about where and how to access finance. “It seems that in South Africa a primary challenge is the difficulty associated with accessing funds, as opposed to the actual availability of funds for businesses,” says Catherine Wijnberg, Fetola CEO.
Raising the green roof
October 2012 in News by PublisherGreen roofs boast many benefits from providing insulation and absorbing rainwater to helping to lower urban air temperatures but are they suitable for mass installation?
A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.
Dubai Chamber Study Shows Growth in Competitiveness
October 2012 in Worldwide News by PublisherThe UAE ranks as the third-most competitive economy in the region after Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the latest study by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry finds.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2011/12, the UAE ranks 27th out of 142 countries, below Switzerland (in 1st place), United States (5th), Qatar (14th) and Saudi Arabia (17th), but higher than other regional peers, such as Oman (32nd), Kuwait (34th), Bahrain (37th) and Egypt (94th).
