As energy costs rise and carbon emissions continue to become an increasing concern, the way the construction industry works is changing for a more sustainable future. With the construction and operation of buildings being responsible for over half of the UK’s carbon emissions and water...
Jul
With its sustainable qualities, steel is the most recycled material on Earth. As a non-combustible material, it provides long-term safety benefits and performs well during earthquakes, hurricanes and other extreme events. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that some of the most famous and...
With the war in Ukraine affecting everyone’s lives in the UK and across the world in an emotional sense we are also all experiencing the inflation backlash of the conflict. With oil prices at an all time high, rises are se to continue to increase due...
Feb
Construction professionals will be aware of Intumescent paint but may not know the most efficient and effective way to apply it to steel materials on large projects. Since the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, there has been a review of the National Structural Steelwork Specification (NSSS)....
The Black Country, located in the heart of England, is renowned for its rich industrial heritage, particularly in steel fabrication and production. This region, encompassing parts of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, shaping not only the landscape...
In memory of iconic architect Richard Rogers, we celebrate one of his most famed designs that propelled high-tech architecture into the spotlight, the Pompidou Centre. Roger was a pioneer of high tech in architecture, buildings typically characterised by their exposed structures which incorporate industrial materials such...
Construction materials costs have reached a 40-year high, according to the latest Building Cost Information Service Materials Cost Index (BCIS). Steel prices, in particular, have surged significantly over the past few years, with the most recent data showing further sharp increases that are impacting construction...