April 2016

  1. Safer' concrete formwork unveiled by JP Concrete

    Safer' concrete formwork unveiled by JP Concrete
    A supplier of precast concrete formwork claims to have created portable walls that offer improved safety over previous similar products.JP Concrete's new concrete formwork consists of a range of walls, corners and other enclosure panels designed for the creation of agricultural bays, silage stores and bunkers.The units can be bolted down, ensuring safety and robustness in the finished structure, while...
  2. Bricklaying tools go to work on Chichester District Museum expansion

    Bricklaying tools go to work on Chichester District Museum expansion
    The expansion of Chichester District Museum is well underway at Tower Street, according to Chichester District Council, which may have seen bricklaying tools put to work on the venue's new facilities.However, bricklaying tools may not only be required on the construction itself; they could also help in moving some of the exhibits.Anne Bone, arts and heritage development manager, says: "Packing...
  3. Concrete tamping could lay foundation for economic recovery

    Concrete tamping could lay foundation for economic recovery
    The economic recovery of the UK could be built on a foundation formed by concrete tamping.According to the Construction Products Association (CPA), the best way to drive towards the recovery is by maintaining public sector spending on building projects above 2.25 per cent of the nation's gross domestic product.This could see spending maintained on concrete tamping and construction in areas...
  4. Homeowners told to take bricklaying tools into their own hands

    Homeowners told to take bricklaying tools into their own hands
    Homeowners planning to renovate their kitchens could find they can cut the cost of any project by taking bricklaying tools into their own hands.Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, suggests that there are two different ways to save money on home improvement projects.The first is to take bricklaying tools in hand and...
  5. Concrete tools feature in Certificate of Achievement

    Concrete tools feature in Certificate of Achievement
    A one-year Certificate of Achievement created by the Concrete Society and University of Derby Corporate covers the process from quarrying to on-site preparation of cementitious materials using concrete tools.Richard England, chief executive officer of the Concrete Society, explains that many professionals have previously worked with concrete tools for some time without the opportunity of gaining a formal title."We realised that...
  6. Not all users of concrete tools are manufacturing'

    Not all users of concrete tools are manufacturing'
    While it may seem sensible to suggest that everyone who picks up concrete tools to build something is working in the manufacturing sector, that may not be so.In a blog post for the Work Foundation, Andrew Sissons explains that some roles that often get referred to as being in primary industry are actually in the services sector.Among them are gardeners...
  7. Users of concreting tools 'deserve praise' for safety commitment

    Users of concreting tools 'deserve praise' for safety commitment
    Many members of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) may put particular effort into working safely with their concreting tools and plant hire on a day to day basis.Last week, those who exhibit the highest standards of health and safety were recognised at a ceremony hosted at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, located in London.Nigel Jackson, chief executive of the...
  8. Bricklaying tools in demand in High Wycombe

    Bricklaying tools in demand in High Wycombe
    The construction of a new Lidl store in High Wycombe could see bricklaying tools in demand in the area later this month.From October 14th, the car park at Desborough Avenue is to close to the public, paving the way for Lidl's builders to put their bricklaying tools to work.The development follows the completion of a land-sale agreement between the supermarket's...
  9. Lightweight tamp beams could help fit floor slabs in basements

    Lightweight tamp beams could help fit floor slabs in basements
    Basement floor slabs - one of the construction materials covered by guidance under the PassivHaus energy efficiency scheme - could be fitted with lightweight tamp beams to smooth over their concrete encasement.Speaking at the PassivHaus UK conference this week, Chris Huhne, secretary of state for energy and climate change, noted the impact that warmth and illumination have had on homes...
  10. Disclosure of light tower use may be needed in public sector

    Disclosure of light tower use may be needed in public sector
    With an increasing focus on public sector expenditure, construction contractors working for public authorities may ultimately be asked to disclose their costs relating to equipment such as light tower installations.A light tower can be an important element on a building site, allowing work to continue during the hours of darkness and ultimately reducing the number of days for which a...