Multinational conglomerate Siemens has revealed plans to build an offshore wind turbine production site located in Hull’s Alexandra Dock. This new factory is set to play an important part in the collective Green Port Hull project alongside Associated British Ports; a developmental strategy set to cost £310m. The facility will cover an area slightly larger […]
Read MoreThe use of precast concrete flooring is helping the rapid construction of a new car showroom in London, by driving down timelines and the breadth of on-site work needed. The building seeing the benefits is the new showroom for Volkswagen. Located in the west of the capital, in Brentford, the use of the preformed concrete […]
Read MoreActor Zac Efron is looking to sell his luxury house in Florida, and hopes to pocket the best part of $3m for it. The Hollywood Hills abode, which includes such features as heated concrete flooring, enormous wall windows and a de luxe swimming pool, has been put up for sale by the High School Musical […]
Read MoreConstruction giant Laing O’Rourke has bought a firm specialising in the provision of a distinctive type of reinforced concrete. The move has led to a transfer of nearly 40 personnel. Talking about the acquisition of Sheffield-based GRCUK, Laing O’Rourke head of manufacturing Russell Kellett said: “The addition of GRCUK is a step forward in our […]
Read MoreA National Lottery-funded project to repair a cottage kitchen has got underway, with particular attention to be given to its flooring. As part of the Elford Hall Garden project, a kitchen in the Gardener’s Cottage near Tamworth, Staffordshire is being revamped so that young people – particularly those with disabilities – can learn to cook […]
Read MoreWork place safety is of number one concern for any business. This can be even more important in warehouses and factories where heavy equipment, supply shelving, and machinery are used, and a misstep can spell disaster for the operator or worker. An even working surface helps to reduce risk and can also make production more […]
Read MoreIf you mention the word “concrete” most people might think of motorways, or dreary faceless building façades. However, did you know that the Roman Coliseum was made of concrete? Yes, that’s right; one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions was actually made of a material that many people consider dull and utilitarian. Although concrete […]
Read MoreThere are many different types of flooring that builders can choose from when deciding what type of materials they want to use for the foundation of their projects. From wood to tile to concrete, each material has its advantages and disadvantages. However many builders agree that for businesses and buildings that will see a heavy […]
Read MoreWhen most people think of parking lots and the areas that typically surround businesses and industrial buildings, they usually think of asphalt. They can be forgiven for thinking of this because it is one of the most common materials used. However there is an alternative to asphalt that people in the know give wide preference […]
Read MoreThere are a wide variety of different methods that builders use to get their concrete flooring foundations put into their construction projects. There are so many different methods because each construction project is unique and requires a specific strategy for getting the concrete flooring foundation installed. This article will review three of the most common […]
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