Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Apr
11
Laing O’Rourke bans OPC
April 11, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), traditionally the most basic ingredient in the construction mix, has been banned by Laing O’Rourke.
Apr
4
Rebar clip promises improved pile cage safety
April 4, 2023 | Leave a Comment
A new fixing system for prefabricated reinforcement pile cages could improve safety for site workers who are habitually at risk of hand injuries.
Mar
28
Suppliers named for £1.4bn materials framework
March 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
City Electrical Factors, Huws Gray, Jewson, NMBS, Travis Perkins and Wolseley are among 13 builders’ merchants to have secured spots on materials framework.
Mar
28
Hook-ups provide boost for Concretene
March 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
The commercial development of a graphene-enhanced admixture for concrete has been given a boost by investment in the start-up company behind it.
Mar
26
SCS sets up own rebar facility tackle materials shortfall
March 26, 2023 | Leave a Comment
An HS2 contractor has set up its own rebar threading facility on site to address materials shortages.
Mar
24
Merchant sales data shows slow start to the year
March 24, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Sales volumes through Britain’s builders’ merchants were down by 16.6% year-on-year in January 2023.