Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Mar
25
Government tells builders’ merchants: get back to work
March 25, 2020 | Leave a Comment
The government has told builders’ merchants that they are an essential service and need to stay open during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mar
24
Builders’ merchants close their doors
March 24, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Travis Perkins, Jewson, Howdens and Huws Gray Ridgeons are among builders’ merchants deciding to close their doors in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown
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.