Latest construction product news
Dickies – the internationally renowned workwear brand will be exhibiting at the 52nd Doe Show on 7th to 9th of February at the HQ of Ernest Doe in Ulting, Maldon in Essex.
Billed as ‘the UK’s largest agricultural, construction and groundcare dealer show’ this year’s event will feature new machinery, working demonstrations and plenty of good bargains in the shop-soiled and used equipment sections. Ernest Doe supplies machinery from garden mowers and chain saws to combine harvesters and constru... [more]
$108 million, five-story cardiology complex and parking structure, unique in Michigan, will provide state-of-the-art facilities for cardiac treatment, research, and heart-disease prevention
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) broke ground today on construction of the long-anticipated DMC Heart Hospital, during ceremonies for what officials said would mark the beginning of "a new era" in cardiac care in Michigan.
The groundbreaking event took place at the hospital construction site near the in... [more]
National building envelope specialist Lakesmere has been appointed to work on several new education contracts across Scotland.
Lakesmere is set to continue its successful working relationship with BAM Construction after being awarded the roofing contract for the new £33m Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes.
As part of Fife Council’s ‘Building Fife’s Future’ capital programme, the existing school will be rebuilt to create a new modern secondary school that will feature a number of new Kalzi... [more]
Natura fibre cement panels are designed for external cladding applications and provide a tough and practical rainscreen solution, suitable for use on a variety of applications. The surface finish allows the fibre cement substrate to show through, creating a unique and attractive appearance.
The new £54m NEAT (NHS Environmental Assessment Tool) Excellent rated Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan hospital in Ebbw Vale has benefited from a complete inside-out cladding solution from Marley Eternit. This include... [more]
Kubota (UK) Ltd – Construction Equipment has launched the new generation of Dash 4 mini excavators, for plant hire firms, builders, contractors, utilities, local authorities and owner operators.
The manufacturer’s new U48-4, U55-4 and KX057-4 models have already been pressed into service following their UK introduction at the company’s Kubota Live! event at Rockingham Castle earlier in 2010.
The machines have built upon the excellence of their predecessors by offering users more strength ... [more]
Five years ago, local authorities were challenged to ensure that all of their council housing met the Decent Homes Standard by the end of 2010.
The basic principles of the Decent Homes Standard are:
It must meet the current statutory minimum standard for housing. Homes below this standard are those defined as unfit.
It must be in a reasonable state of repair. Homes which fail to meet this standard are those where either one or more of the key building components are old and, because of ... [more]
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