Concrete Industry News

  1. Spenders and sports stars keep London builders with bricklayers tools in hand

    Spenders and sports stars keep London builders with bricklayers tools in hand
    Many London builders could be spending more time with their bricklayers tools in hand through until 2012 thanks to the combined effect of the Olympics and the resurgence of the luxury hotels market.According to figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), more than 4,300 new rooms could be built in 2011 - almost twice as many as in an ordinary year.Even if not...
  2. Careful concrete tamping could help prepare for climate change

    Careful concrete tamping could help prepare for climate change
    As the Committee on Climate Change calls for adaptation in the construction industry in order to prepare for future weather trends, a fresh approach to concrete tamping could be part of the solution.The committee says that ensuring surfaces are able to cope with run-off water, including through the best use of green space, is among the steps that can be...
  3. Could 'urgent need for new housing' see more brick tools used?

    Could 'urgent need for new housing' see more brick tools used?
    Users of brick tools may see an increase in opportunities to use their products as one expert has said new housing must be built as a "matter of urgency".Head of communications at the House Builders Federation (HBF) Steve Turner said there was already an estimated shortfall of one million properties and each year the UK did not manage to construct...
  4. Could housing plans be good for brick tool users?

    Could housing plans be good for brick tool users?
    Many brick tool users are opposed to new government proposals which would see house builders construct homes at a local level, Building.co.uk reported.However, not everybody feels that way, as some industry professionals spoke to the news provider about how the new legislation could benefit the sector.The new rules will see communities make decisions on what can be constructed in their...
  5. Construction sector "still growing"

    Construction sector "still growing"
    The construction sector is still experiencing growth, despite recent figures showing a drop-off in activity last month.Data from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered 52.1 in August, compared with July's 54.1.However, chief executive of CIPS David Noble said while it is "disappointing" the industry did not continue expanding, there are still...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  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. FMB joining construction forum, users of brick tools told

    FMB joining construction forum, users of brick tools told
    Users of brick tools and others working in the construction industry may be interested to learn the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has signed an agreement to work with three other industry organisations in a new alliance.Consisting of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, the Scottish Building Federation and the National Federation of Builders, the partnership will coordinate their efforts on...
  10. New York to build second Empire State Building

    New York to build second Empire State Building
    The famed New York skyline looks set to change in the near future as the city council has just given the go-ahead to a project that will see a new skyscraper set up - a mere 60ft shorter than the Empire State Building.Objections from the owners of the well-known tourist attraction regarding the scheme were cast aside and plans proposed...

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