Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Aug
24
Plumbing boom helps builders’ merchants to year-on-year sales growth
August 24, 2018 | Leave a Comment
UK builders’ merchants report a bounce-back in sales for the second quarter of 2018 after a slow start to the year.
Aug
23
Meerkat alarms to improve level crossing safety
August 23, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Network Rail has commissioned Costain to develop a new type of warning system to cut pedestrian accidents at level crossings.
Aug
22
Human Rights Commission warns on flammable cladding
August 22, 2018 | Leave a Comment
The use of flammable cladding on Grenfell Tower and other high-rise residential blocks constitutes a breach of the residents’ human rights, according to the Equality & Human Rights Commission, and thus exposes public authorities to prosecution under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Aug
20
Recycled glass offered as concrete aggregate
August 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Bradford-based concrete admixtures specialist Oscrete is now offering customers ground glass for their concrete.
Aug
17
Construction Industry Council gives firm support to wide-ranging product bans
August 17, 2018 | Leave a Comment
It is becoming increasing clear that Dame Judith Hackitt has lost the argument that building safety should be based on outcome specifications rather than the state dictating inputs.
Aug
16
Cladding firm shows 19% growth
August 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Cladding supplier Vivalda Group has reported 19% growth in 2017 despite operating in a market thrown into turmoil by the Grenfell Tower fire.