Two apartment blocks in a Brooklyn, New York neighbourhood feature innovative use of structured thermal breaks in the concrete flooring of the
Read MoreA new report by Global Market Insights has predicted that the worldwide market for concrete floor coatings will be
Read MoreA 15,000 sq. ft former military vehicle factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA has been converted into a mixed-use office and
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 MoreTwo companies, Twintec Industrial Flooring and Llevell Laser Floors, have formed a strategic partnership for the design and construction of industrial concrete flooring throughout South Africa. The Twintec Group is recognised as a world leader in steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) ‘jointless’ floor slabs design and construct in excess of 6 million m² worldwide each […]
Read MoreBusiness leaders within the British steel industry have launched a campaign for domestic firms to be favoured for contracts awarded under the government’s National Infrastructure Plan. The Rebuilding Britain campaign received its launch on Thursday, February 7, and also calls for further work to be awarded to firms based across the Irish Sea. At the […]
Read MoreConstruction work has commenced on an exciting large microbrewery project in Workington, after the local council granted a change of use license for the old farm on the site. The former agricultural buildings at Calva Farm will be replaced with a state of the art brewery facility. Work is already under way too, with the […]
Read MoreOne of London’s major recycling centres is to close throughout October, as it is subject to a complete refurbishment costing nearly a quarter of a million pounds. The Barrowell Green Household Waste and Recycling Centre at Winchmore Hill, will see the “crucial” modernization, as the facility looks to improve services to local residents. The expansive […]
Read MoreNew plans by the government are hoped to boost the fortunes of the construction industry, largely by removing planning obstacles to fast-track housing developments. The measure will allow developers to refer their applications to the Planning Inspectorate. In cases of local authorities being slow in processing applications, threatening the project’s viability, they are likely to […]
Read MoreAs the completion of the new Library of Birmingham approaches, the public opening date has been announced. The new library, which replaces the both maligned and iconic Central Library, will open for business on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The principal contractor, Carillion, will actually release the new building to Birmingham City Council next April. However, […]
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