Construction equipment, cranes, mining, road and tunnel building news articles 
Redland achieves certification to ISO 14001
Redland has announced it has recently achieved certification to ISO 14001 for its Environmental Management System in all of its seven UK manufacturing sites. The immediate incentive to get the official certification is customer demand, as Andy Webber, project manager, is happy to confirm: “Our clients increasingly need to demonstrate that environmental considerations are part of their procurement policy – particularly in light of the challenging demands of The Code for Sustainable Homes.” However, the focus on improving its environmental performance is not new for Redland – which was an ... [more]
Euro Auctions to hold a disposal sale of Larry Behan Quarries' entire asphalt plant and quarrying equipment
Due to the restructuring of the Larry Behan Group in Ireland, Euro Auctions will hold an auction sale of industrial plant and commercial equipment on behalf of Larry Behan Quarries. Euro Auctions has been appointed to hold a disposal sale of the entire asphalt plant and quarrying equipment on behalf of Larry Behan Quarries, Ireland. The auction will take place on 14 September 2010 at the Windmill Hill Quarry, Rathcoole, County Dublin, as well as off-site at Spink, County Laois. The sale comprises the disposal of all assets, which includes: * 1999 Marini Asphalt Plant (capacity 180 tonn... [more]
ISG Jackson commences work on the new Enterprise Lodge in Perivale
The new Enterprise Lodge in Perivale, West London, replaces an existing facility on site, providing a modern, purpose built support centre for children and adults with learning disabilities in the borough. ISG Jackson has commenced work on the £1 million project for Ealing Mencap. The demolition of the former Lodge on Stockdove Way has already been completed and the contractor is now commencing the construction of the new building, which is approximately 50 per cent larger than the previous centre. The new Enterprise Lodge has a highly sustainable design, which reduces the building’s impac... [more]
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 option environmentally, and the easiest choice when it comes to the new legislation. However not everyone has the right soil conditions for permeable... [more]
Mansell appointed as contractor for Hackney Homes' Decent Homes programme
Mansell, Balfour Beatty's UK construction services business, has been appointed as one of three contractors to a £220 million four-year framework for the London Borough of Hackney and Hackney Homes' Decent Homes programme. Mansell’s share of the framework will be worth approximately £73 million. The programme will involve investment in existing housing stock and maintenance including external works and internal modifications to residential properties across the London Borough of Hackney. Mansell will also manage the specialist supply chain in collaboration with Hackney Homes. Work is sch... [more]
