Concrete Industry News

  1. Green building tipped to take off

    Green building tipped to take off
    Builders with concrete accessories and finishing tools look set to be spending more time working on green projects.According to Jerry Yudelson of Yudelson Associates, consumers are placing more and more focus on the environmental impact of their homes.This, he said, is despite the financial constraints created by the global economic downturn.As a result, construction professionals could be likely to find...
  2. Concrete 'stands up to winter weather'

    Concrete 'stands up to winter weather'
    Construction companies may be keen to snap up more concrete finishing equipment if authorities take the advice of one expert.According to John Albinger of the Concrete First Coalition, the building material is far more resistant to cold weather than substances such as asphalt.He stated that water can get between the layers in asphalt roads, which means it expands and contracts...
  3. Councils urged to fix potholes

    Councils urged to fix potholes
    Civil engineering equipment such as portable lighting towers may be in demand if local authorities want to avoid a hefty legal bill because of damaged roads.According to the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), there was a 30 per cent increase in the number of potholes in Britain last year, because roads were damaged by the wintry weather.Since the UK has experienced...
  4. Power trowels 'are incredibly efficient'

    Power trowels 'are incredibly efficient'
    A power trowel could be a good tool to put with the rest of your concrete finishing equipment, if one recommendation is anything to go by.According to eHow, a good power trowel can flatten out a concrete surface, harden it and leave it with a smooth finish.As a result, it believes it is an "incredibly efficient" concrete finishing tool.However, eHow...
  5. HBF: More homes need to be built in Britain

    HBF: More homes need to be built in Britain
    Bricklaying tools such as masonry brushes and rose brick trowels could be in high demand if the Home Builders Federation (HBF) gets its way.According to the group, conditions in the UK housing market are a lot more favourable than they were this time last year.However, while demand for housing remains strong, it is outstripping the available level of supply.As a...
  6. Bahrain developments to boost construction sector

    Bahrain developments to boost construction sector
    Construction activity in Bahrain has been tipped to continue at a healthy pace over the next year.According to the Global Arab Network, plans to expand Bahrain International Airport should significantly boost the sector.As a result, equipment such as lighting towers, electric trowels and concrete curing tanks could be widely deployed for tasks such as building a new terminal at the...
  7. Home refurbishment helps construction sector through recession

    Home refurbishment helps construction sector through recession
    Construction equipment including concrete accessories and finishing tools are still finding a use during the recession, despite a relatively low rate of house building.According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the number of new homes built in the UK last year was well below the government target.However, it noted that some construction companies have kept afloat during the economic...
  8. New council houses to be built across Britain

    New council houses to be built across Britain
    Bricklaying tools look set to be in demand as thousands of extra council houses are to be built across the country.According to the government, £141 million is to be spent on creating new council houses in Britain, which will form part of a wider plan to roll out more affordable housing.Housing minister John Healey described this as the biggest council...
  9. Over 9,000 construction workers deployed to Olympic site

    Over 9,000 construction workers deployed to Olympic site
    Lighting towers and concrete finishing tools are being extensively used in London at the moment, as more than 9,000 construction professionals are working on the Olympic Park and Village.John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, acknowledged that the project to deliver the games is now entering its toughest year.However, he believes the organisation is meeting its commitments to the...
  10. Youngman Boards 'ensure safe working at height'

    Youngman Boards 'ensure safe working at height'
    Youngman Boards could be a great tool for construction professionals who want to comply with the law.According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive, about 50 people die as a result of falls from height in the UK every year, while more than 8,000 suffer serious injuries.The very nature of many building projects means that construction engineers are required...

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