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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

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

Study Shows How Red Bricks can be Converted into Energy Storage Device

A new study by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis reports that red bricks, some of the world’s most well-known and inexpensive building materials, can be transformed into energy storage units that can be charged to store electricity, similar to a battery.

12 Aug 2020

Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Promotes “Reflect Your Vision” Philosophy

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces the updated Anodized Copper Collection, ideal for exterior and interior architectural finishes.

From Lorin Industries, Inc 12 Aug 2020

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Celebrates Membership with SWI as Company Marks 100 Years in Service

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the Steel Window Institute (SWI), of which it’s a member, celebrated 100 years in service to the steel window and door industry.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 12 Aug 2020

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Receives Hurricane and Impact Certification for Pivot Doors

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces that its Jamestown175TM Series hurricane pivot doors have passed stringent wind tests and are certified for use within hurricane and impact zones. The doors adhere to Miami-Dade County, Florida Building Code (FBC) and High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standards.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 11 Aug 2020

Recycled Materials Could be Used for Sustainable Road-Making

Scientists have demonstrated that a combination of building rubble and old tires could be utilized as a sustainable material for making roads, offering a zero-waste solution to support the circular economy and increase recycling.

30 Jul 2020