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Improved Communication with New Handheld Device

SITECH UK & Ireland, a leading distributor of Trimble® machine control technology for the civil and heavy construction industry, now offers the TDC600, an easy-to use handheld controller that allows contractors to retrieve and analyse highly accurate spatial information.

9 Oct 2020

GHD Appointed by TfL to Support on Development of Designs for Cycle Future Route 15 to Help Transform Travel in London and Support the City’s COVID-19 Recovery

GHD, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Transport for London as its Traffic Engineering Support Partner to support the delivery of feasibility and concept design packages for projects within its Roads, Streets and Places department’s cycling portfolio.

1 Oct 2020

Peab Builds a New Port in Arendal in Gothenburg

Peab has been commissioned to build a new port terminal in Arendal in Gothenburg. The customer is Göteborgs Hamn AB and the contract is worth SEK 237 million.

From Peab AB 1 Oct 2020

Zero-Cement Concrete Withstands Corrosion Acidic Environment

Globally, concrete corrosion and fatbergs have a major impact on sewage systems, leading to expensive and disruptive maintenance.

29 Sep 2020

Peab Builds New Elementary School in Barkarbystaden

Peab has been commissioned to build a preschool and elementary school, Ålsta School, in Barkarbystaden northwest of Stockholm. The customer is Järfälla Municipality and the contract is worth SEK 216 million.

From Peab AB 29 Sep 2020

Peab Builds New Main Street in Lørenskog

Peab has been commissioned to build a new main street in Skårersletta in Lørenskog outside Oslo. The customer is Lørenskog Municipality and the contract is worth NOK 428 million.

From Peab AB 25 Sep 2020

Extend Roofing Season with Polyglass Low-Temperature SBS Membranes

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, announces Elastoflex SA V Polar Base™ and Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap™.

From Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. 23 Sep 2020

Washington is the US State with the Most Value of Construction Projects Underway, Says Globaldata

Washington is the US state with the highest pipeline value of construction projects that are in the execution stage, and this is reflected in the rapid growth the state has seen in construction activity over the past eight years, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,

21 Sep 2020

EasyBuilds Carol Massay Heads up the European Women in Construction & Engineering Awards on Judging Panel

The European Women In Construction & Engineering Awards has been designed to find the most exemplary women within construction and engineering across Europe.

21 Sep 2020

Private Housing Sites Operating at 80% of Productivity Due to Covid-19

The latest Covid-19 construction statistics suggest that sites were operating at 80% in terms of productivity in August – according to the new Private Housebuilding report which was published by AMA Research this week.

18 Sep 2020

IOBAC Launches Floorplay, a Flooring E-commerce Site for Those in the Trade

Technology company IOBAC, renowned for its innovative flooring and heating solutions, has launched FloorPlay, a flooring materials supply service.

From IOBAC UK LTD 10 Sep 2020

India’s Construction Industry to Make Strong Recovery Following 14.9% Contraction in 2020, Says Globaldata

Driven by the unprecedented contraction of 50.3% in real terms in Q2, the Indian construction industry is expected to shrink by 14.9% in 2020.

9 Sep 2020

Construction of a New 25000sqm Yard Facility at UK’s Largest Salvage and Vehicle Recycling Company

North West-based groundworks specialist, M Downes Earthworks, has commenced work at the UK’s largest salvage and vehicle recycling company, SYNETIQ, in Gloucester, to construct a new yard facility.

From M Downes Earthworks Ltd 26 Aug 2020

3D Printer Makes Sustainable Building Material from Local Soil

Currently, the construction industry is experiencing two major challenges: one is the demand for sustainable infrastructure and the other is the necessity to repair degrading roads, bridges, and buildings.

21 Aug 2020

Award Winning Construction Software Company EasyBuild UK attend the Property & Construction Summit

Earlier this month multi award winning construction software company EasyBuild UK attended the online Property & Construction Summit, where CEO Carol Massay shared her industry experiences from the past 30 years as a keynote speaker.

From EasyBuild 21 Aug 2020

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