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Understanding the options available and the legislation guidelines for permeable paving
In 2008, the Government introduced front garden legislation that requires planning permission to lay traditional impermeable driveways that allow uncontrolled runoff of rainwater from front gardens onto roads. However, householders will not require planning permission if they use permeable paving, or have sufficient drainage or soak away to ensure runoff from non-permeable surfaces does not go onto roads. Permeable paving is certainly the best... [more]
Wienerberger unveils its most extensive clay pavers range in the new Commercial Paver brochure
Clay pavers make a versatile, long-lasting and fashionable addition to the urban landscape. Residential, commercial, retail, and even industrial schemes can be enhanced by their use, while public realm and open spaces are often designed with them in mind. Wienerberger has now unveiled its most extensive range in the new Commercial Paver brochure. With more than 70 years’ experience in manufacturing clay pavers, the Wienerberger portfolio inclu... [more]
H2Go Bag is an ingenious way of transporting water when it isn't within reach on a construction site
Carrying heavy buckets of water to somewhere without a tap, or inaccessible for a hosepipe, is tiring and back-breaking work. Water isn't always within reach on a construction site. The H2Go Bag® is an ingenious way of transporting up to 80L / 19 Gallons of water in a wheel barrow where there is no hosepipe available. The H2g0 bag provides a simple and cost-effective solution. It allows you to move up to 80 litres of water (19 gallons) with e... [more]
Iona Waste Systems's Airtrac 3200S enables customers to recycle up to 95 per cent of their construction and demolition waste material
Iona Waste Systems's Airtrac 3200S utilises the latest in air separation technology to deliver a versatile, mobile waste processing machine suitable for a wide range of waste sectors. The plant delivers the necessary technology and expertise to enable customers to recycle up to 95 per cent of their construction and demolition and/or construction and industrial waste material. It is particularly effective in managing small fraction fines clean-... [more]
All aircrete manufactured by Aircrete Product Association members is now certified to BES6001
With its more stringent criteria than other schemes, BES 6001 is increasingly becoming the UK standard for responsible sourcing. In less than a year since the first certificate was awarded, over twenty are now held covering aggregates, cement, bricks, reinforcing bar, mortars and ready-mix as well as aircrete. Many developers and builders including, Barratt Developments, Bovis LendLease and Miller Homes have incorporated the requirement for BES 6... [more]
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Construction of Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge nearly complete
Construction on the Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge is nearing completion. The bridge is scheduled to be opened on Friday following a six month reconstruction project by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Jury: Builder Stole Nev. College Materials
A former College of Southern Nevada construction chief was found guilty of stealing campus building materials and equipment to build a million-dollar mountain home northwest of Las Vegas.
Wiregrass Construction Co. cited for safety violations
A local construction company with a history of safety violations recently received notice of several more violations at an Ozark construction site, resulting in $287,500 in penalties.
Pueblo West man admits taking construction ‘gifts’
He formerly led Fort Carson's construction division. Posted: Friday, September 3, 2010 12:00 am | Updated: 2:44 am, Fri Sep 3, 2010.
Beijing starts construction of Zhongguancun Science City
Zhongguancun Science City's first batch of 11 projects launched at the Beijing University of Science and Technology Thursday, officially kicking off construction of Beijing's Zhongguancun Science City. The area will be built into China's most influential innovation center of technology in the next few years.
New Union construction underway
By Courtney Nickle Rocket Assistant News Editor Ground has been broken at the construction site of the new student union, President Robert Smith announced Thursday at the SGA meeting. President Smith said when finished, the union will span the size of half of a city block.
Europe stocks end flat; construction stocks recover
Europe stocks end flat; construction stocks recover
Qatar materials company in China deal for cement terminal
Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC) has signed an agreement with China National Building Material (CNBM), to build a cement unloading-conveying-storage and truck-fill terminal, an official said.
Construction of turf field put on hold
Work on changing McCormick Field in West Milford from grass to turf was supposed to start on Wednesday, Sept. 1 but 11th hour information from Trustee James Foody during the Aug. 31 Board of Education meeting resulted in a promise from Interim Business Administrator/Secretary Dominick Butler and Superintendent Bernice Colefield to immediately investigate if state permits are needed along with ...
Superior claims concrete caused bridge failure
Chief executives of Gary-based Superior Construction Co. and the engineer for the Martin Luther King Drive bridge in Gary said Thursday the bridge's untimely end wasn't caused by its construction or design. Instead, Superior Construction, the primary contractor on the project, and the bridge's designer, RQAW Corp., contend issues with the concrete or materials used to construct the bridge could ...
