Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Feb
4
Bricks thrown back at purchasers’ institute
February 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply stands accused of damaging the UK building materials sector with a ‘highly misleading and unhelpful’ commentary on the state of the industry.
Feb
3
Michelmersh launches bimbricks
February 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Brick manufacturer Michelmersh has made all building information modelling (BIM) data relating to its products available on a new website, bimbricks.com.
Jan
25
Growth in construction products sales starts to slow
January 25, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Sales of construction products have now been rising for 11 consecutive quarter, but the growth rate has now begun to slow down.
Jan
21
Smart windows will cut cleaning and energy bills
January 21, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Scientists in London have come up with a potentially revolutionary type of glass that they say could cut window-cleaning costs in tall buildings and also reducing heating bills.
Jan
7
Hope invests in rail-linked facilities
January 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Cement firm Hope Construction Materials has revealed plans for three new distribution depots as part of a wider investment in rail freight.
Dec
18
Hanson fined £750,000
December 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Building materials firm Hanson has been up in court on safety charges for the second time in two weeks.