With its motto of “changing the future”, Dundee City Council has pledged its commitment to education in its significant redevelopment of schools and education facilities across the city.
Giacomini’s first Dundee school projects were in 2016 as part of its work with renowned Dundee based M&E Contractor, McGill. Giacomini is now continuing its work with the announcement of two new school projects in Dundee.
Manufacturer’s #eVoNewBeginnings competition will see one community project win Armstrong ceiling tiles and grid for their community space.
The use of its new Dune eVo tile on a recent, volunteer-run project has prompted Armstrong Ceiling Solutions to launch a competition via social media which gives a community organisation the chance to win a new ceiling.
H+H Celcon blocks were used in an award-winning landmark self-build housing development in Plymouth. 24 one-bedroom homes were constructed in George Place; half of which were built for and by ex-servicemen. A quarter of the homes are wheelchair accessible and all are designed to be capable of meeting criteria for Lifetime Homes.
Lucideon, the international materials development and commercialization organization, is delighted to announce that it is now a member of the National Insulation Association (NIA).
The NIA represents manufacturers, system certificate holders and installers of cavity wall, external wall, internal wall, loft, roof and floor insulation and draught proofing in the UK.
More than 15,000 students and staff at Chichester College, one of the largest education institutions in the South of England, are now being protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced.
By Solicitors Kara Price and Sarah Wales from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson
Steven Lynch has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of Energy Assets Utilities (Scotland) to support the continued growth and development of the business.
Steven joined the Energy Assets Group in December 2015 with the acquisition of Blyth Utilities – a utility network construction company, he co-founded with his brother Colin – and is now moving from the position of Commercial Director of Energy Assets Utilities to Managing Director in Scotland. Colin was recently named Chief Executive Officer of Energy Assets Group.
Modular and offsite building is on the rise across the UK and beyond. According to the UK’s Autumn budget, modular building will be the Government’s construction method of choice by 2019 with defence, education, health, justice and transport departments all set to make greater use of modular construction techniques. Here Rory McGuigan, Head of Business Development at Western Building Systems breaks down some common misconceptions about modular building and highlights why the industry should embrace the important role it will play in the construction industry’s future.
Leading British lead manufacturer Midland Lead has made significant appointments to its sales team and added the National Buying Group (NBG) as a new customer.
Industry professional Lynn Street will lead the sales team as the newly appointed sales and marketing manager. As well as gaining 20 years experience in the industry, Lynn is a director of the initiative Women in Roofing and has experience in all aspects of the roofing supply chain from specification to supply.
Emmaus Village in Carlton, Bedfordshire is a community which provides employment and social enterprise opportunities for former homeless people. While the charity is largely self-reliant for funding, the need to deliver excellent customer service and facilities to match, is essential in keeping footfall high.
