The cherry picker or boom lift has a diverse number of uses and is an integral part of many industry environments. This machinery was originally designed to be used in orchards for picking fruit but now has become a versatile piece of equipment.
TALIS UK REVEALS NEW BUTTERFLY VALVE
Talis UK, the UK valve, meterbox and water fitting specialist, is showcasing a new butterfly valve. The ERHARD ROCO Premium Butterfly Valve has been designed for smooth and easy moving transportation of valuable water.
New facilities at Moerdijk
Van der Vlist are moving forwards with developing their Technial Services facilities. They have unveiled a new paint booth and mixing room at their Moerdijk terminal.
Prime Minister joins Balfour Beatty to celebrate £1 billion supply chain spend with small business
This morning, the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David Cameron MP, joined Balfour Beatty for its announcement of a record £1 billion spend with small business in 2014.
The spend, which will be the largest ever by a UK construction company, was announced by Nicholas Pollard, Balfour Beatty’s UK construction Chief Executive Officer, accompanied by the Prime Minister and alongside local small business partners at Balfour Beatty’s Westminster student accommodation project for Urbanest.
BRETT MARTIN DAYLIGHT SOLUTION IS A WINNER AT SPORTS HALL
With natural light a fundamental design element during the building of Shelfield Academy in the West Midlands, Brett Martin Daylight Systems has provided 350m2 of its Marlon Clickfix1040 which has helped to deliver a stunning new sports hall and stairwell offering excellent levels of diffused natural daylight into the facility.
Green home makeover pot
New payments for installing household energy-saving measures could be a shot in the arm for construction sectors such as insulation.
According to an exclusive report from The Guardian newspaper, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund will offer £1,000 for people installing boilers and insulation, and £500 for anyone who fits measures within 12 months of moving into a property.
Saudi Energy 2014 to showcase latest products & services in power sector
Recent industry reports have revealed that power consumption in Saudi Arabia continues to grow at a steady rate. Over the last decade, the Kingdom witnessed an average annual increase of 8% in electricity demand, with the number of subscribers significantly rising by an average of 5.2%. The demand in the housing sector particularly remains strong, with the sector consuming 50% of the Kingdom’s total electricity production. Industrial electricity consumption, meantime, grew by an average of 6.9%.
Pre-construction Under Way for Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal
Bechtel, a global leader in planning, designing, and building port and marine projects, has been selected by LIGTT Project Company LLC to provide management services for the pre-construction of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal. The innovative new cargo transfer terminal off Louisiana’s Gulf Coast will be the largest deep-water port in the United States and will cater to the new classes of larger, more economical ships. The port will enhance America’s international trade capabilities. LIGTT Project Company expects the new port to generate more than 33,000 jobs in Louisiana and Mississippi.
PORTAKABIN DELIVERS INTERIM SIXTH FORM CENTRE IN JUST SIX WEEKS
Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has delivered an interim sixth form centre in just six weeks at a school in Cheshire after structural defects to an existing building meant alternative accommodation was urgently required.
NETWORK RAIL AWARDS PROPERTY CONTRACT TO RAPLEYS
Rapleys Commercial Property and Planning Consultants have successfully secured a new contract to complete inspections of Network Rail’s entire commercial listed building portfolio.
The contract involves undertaking surveys and producing both condition and planned maintenance reports of 275 properties across 165 sites nationally within 12 weeks. Properties range from small arches to large hotels. A number of the properties are Grade 1 Listed.
