Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Mar
20
Travis Perkins suspends Wickes demerger
March 20, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has decided to pause the planned demerger of its Wickes retail business.
Mar
17
Colas roadworkers get bionic rakes
March 17, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Colas is rolling out the use of an exoskeleton for its UK roadworkers to make it easier for them to rake asphalt.
Mar
16
BIM cams for builders
March 16, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Builders could soon be wearing cameras on their hard hats to gather data that automatically updates project plans if a technology newly launched in the UK takes off.
Mar
12
HAV-measuring smart glove goes on trial
March 12, 2020 | Leave a Comment
A smart glove that monitors hand arm vibration is being trialled on a Coventry cable laying project.
Mar
10
Precast competition dampens Forterra’s margins
March 10, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Forterra, the brick and block producer, saw its profits soften in 2019 after demand slowed in the second half of the year and competition increased.
Mar
10
Chinese takeover of British Steel completes
March 10, 2020 | Leave a Comment
British Steel is now under Chinese ownership, with the sale to Jingye Group completing on 9th March 2020.