Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Jan
25
Manufacturers’ uplift hints at Brexit stockpiling
January 25, 2019 | Leave a Comment
The UK construction products manufacturing sector saw a rise in factory output at the end of 2018, and it expects this to continue in 2019.
Jan
24
Mitcham moves into concrete production
January 24, 2019 | Leave a Comment
Mitcham Building Supplies has invested £500,000 in a new concrete batching facility from Utranazz, the concrete equipment specialist.
Jan
21
Dundee Uni makes concrete greener (or any colour you like)
January 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment
A team from the University of Dundee has come up with a way of recycling the toner powder in old printer cartridges to create a cheaper and more versatile colourant for concrete.
Jan
15
Construction trade gap target still being missed by miles
January 15, 2019 | Leave a Comment
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the UK’s trade deficit in construction materials widened by £4.52m to £2,550m in the third quarter of 2018.
Jan
10
Tarmac director moves to SigmaRoc
January 10, 2019 | Leave a Comment
SigmaRoc, the acquisitive building materials start-up, has recruited Tarmac director David McClelland to develop its operations in the west and south west of the UK.
Jan
10
Alternative to dead bats
January 10, 2019 | Leave a Comment
Problems with bats in lofts has prompted an insulation supplier to come up with what it claims is the world’s first bat-friendly breathable membrane.