April 2016

  1. Housebuilding 'vital for the economy'

    Housebuilding 'vital for the economy'
    Housebuilding has been described as a vital component for getting the British economy back on track.In news that may be encouraging for brick tools users, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) said more effort is needed to promote new residences in order to boost employment and help the country's housing needs.Executive chairman of the organisation Stewart Baseley commented that the industry...
  2. Brick tools work to begin on Hartlepool initiative?

    Brick tools work to begin on Hartlepool initiative?
    Brick tools users may be about to start work on a new environmentally-friendly housing initiative after it was awarded £3 million from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).The £9.25 million scheme is set for the town's Belle Vue area and it is geared towards modernising the region and demolishing existing unattractive residences.Investment and regeneration manager at the HCA Neil Cawson...
  3. Users of concrete tools to build M&S in Ellesmere Port

    Users of concrete tools to build M&S in Ellesmere Port
    Users of concrete tools are set to begin work on the construction of a new Marks and Spencer (M&S) store in the north-west.According to the Ellesmere Port Pioneer, the 150,000 sq ft development has been nicknamed the "Marble Arch of the North" and is expected to create over 350 jobs.The store will be the company's largest outside of London and...
  4. 600 jobs for users of concrete tools could be created with M4 work

    600 jobs for users of concrete tools could be created with M4 work
    As many as 600 jobs could be made available for users of concrete tools, when millions of pounds are invested in a link for the M4.In a development worth £107 million, a 4.8 km road will be provided in Neath Port Talbot, connecting the town to junction 38 of the motorway.The project is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and...
  5. Users of brick tools saved by Morgan Sindall?

    Users of brick tools saved by Morgan Sindall?
    Users of brick tools may have had their jobs safeguarded today by Morgan Sindall, which announced it had acquired a number of contracts from troubled homebuilder Connaught.The firm appointed Richard Fleming, Richard Hill and Richard Heis of KPMG as administrators when it went into liquidation on Wednesday (September 8th).Although it was announced today that 700 people would be made redundant...
  6. Users of concrete tools 'should be permitted to build more houses'

    Users of concrete tools 'should be permitted to build more houses'
    Users of concrete tools should be building more houses, one expert has said, suggesting government schemes could actually reduce the construction of abodes.Director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders Brian Berry argued plans to give communities control over the creation of homes in their region may lead to a greater shortfall in available property."A lot of people...
  7. New concrete tools guide available

    New concrete tools guide available
    A new guide to concrete tools and construction techniques has been published by an international information supplier for the building sector.KHL Group announced the release of the directory today (September 14th), advising it included features on mining raw materials, mixing, paving and demolition.In this way it gives a 'cradle to grave' view of the subject for contractors as well as...
  8. Construction 'largely responsible for employment rise in Scotland'

    Construction 'largely responsible for employment rise in Scotland'
    A boost in the number of people taking on work in the construction sector in Scotland has been largely responsible for employment rates rising in the country.This is according to Grahame Smith, general-secretary for the Scottish Trades Union Congress, who said the news was welcome.While he described the growth in the industry as "strong", he said it is unlikely this...
  9. Brick tools users to benefit from Kent housing investment?

    Brick tools users to benefit from Kent housing investment?
    Brick tools users could be about to benefit from the announcement of funding for the delivery of more than 180 new properties in Kent and Medway.Over £15 million in financing has been provided by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) through its National Affordable Housing Programme and other initiatives.HCA director in the south-east David Edwards stated: "The HCA funding will...
  10. User of brick tools Galliford Try announces 'encouraging' year

    User of brick tools Galliford Try announces 'encouraging' year
    Housebuilder and user of brick tools Galliford Try has revealed it experienced a strong year in the construction industry, despite challenging economic conditions.In the company's year-end report, it noted pre-tax profits of £19.2 million and a 30 per cent increase in sales currently reserved, news that those in the building sector may find encouraging.Chief executive of the organisation Greg Fitzgerald...

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