Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Feb
19
Cement makers trial low-carbon production
February 19, 2020 | Leave a Comment
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has secured a £6m government grant to trial hydrogen and plasma technology in the production of cement and lime.
Feb
14
New owner for roof tile merchant
February 14, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Brickability Group, a builders’ merchant that listed on the AIM last year, has taken over McCann Roofing Products for £2.75m.
Feb
14
New propping system from RMD
February 14, 2020 | Leave a Comment
RMD Kwikform has developed a lightweight modular propping system witha loading capacity of up to 400 kN.
Feb
13
Discovering asbestos in 21st century buildings
February 13, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Since asbestos was banned in 1999, you won’t find it any buildings built after 2000 – right? …Wrong! …It’s still turning up in new buildings. This article from specialist testing house Socotec explains.
Feb
12
Barrett moves on British Steel distribution sites
February 12, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Barrett Steel, the largest steel stockholder in the UK, has confirmed its intentions to buy several British Steel distribution centres.
Feb
7
Hanson gets into reduced emission asphalt
February 7, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Hanson has introduced a range of reduced emission asphalt (REA) products to help minimise the impact of asphalt production and laying on local air quality.