Door closer enhances fire safety in high-rise buildings

British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers are gaining increasing popularity for use on fire doors in high-rise flats and apartments. The door closers carry the CE mark and have been independently tested and proved to meet the... View Article

C-TEC launches new BS 5839-6 CPD seminar

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new CPD-certified seminar. Entitled A Guide to BS 5839-6 2019 Domestic Fire Alarms, this topical and very informative seminar highlights what’s new in the recently updated code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection... View Article

Taylor Wimpey – half year results 2019

Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, commented: “We have made good progress in the first half against our long term strategy, underpinned by our continued commitment to our customers, build quality and employee engagement. We delivered a record sales rate in the... View Article

Wates plan commits to doubling female representation by 2025

Wates Group, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned construction, development and property services companies, has today signalled its intention to dramatically improve the gender balance of the workforce at all levels, with women accounting for 40% by 2025. The target... View Article

The Future of CLT Construction

Buildings are the sum of many parts and we need a full portfolio of materials to achieve the best outcomes in terms of, performance, sustainability, safety, durability, efficiency and cost. Since the new Building Regulations came into force on 21... View Article

Construction industry prepares for downturn, warns FMB

Construction industry bosses are reorganising their workforce in preparation for a potential downturn, with higher levels of sub-contracting and lower levels of direct employment, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s State... View Article

Marley Alutec updates its online offering for specifiers

The leading manufacturer of aluminium guttering, fascia and soffit solutions, Marley Alutec has launched its new and updated website. The website has been revised for architects and specifiers to easily access the information they require using a clean and contemporary... View Article