Staying safe: The successful specification of roof ladders
Tony Stevens, technical estimator for Bilco UK, explores the key factors professionals should consider when looking to specify roof ladders for upcoming projects, and how to ensure compliance with the legislation outlined in Approved Document K.
How to maximise natural light in a home extension
Dave Knight from Roof Windows 4 You shares his insight into how you can maximise natural light in your clients' house extensions.
Why a career in construction could be the next step for...
Over 14,000 people leave the military every year, Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training, says that they serve as a huge talent pool for the construction industry
Working at height with sealants and adhesives
Roofing contractors can save time, waste and money by choosing the right sealants and adhesives for the job, explains Scarlet McAleese-Banks, marketing director of Hilton Banks.
Five handy apps and tools designed for tradespeople
Handy apps for finding work, staying organised, managing contractors and getting paid
Using drone technology for roof and cladding surveys
Charlotte Watson, marketing manager at Waldeck, discusses how using drones can reduce costs, save time and minimise risk to health and safety
Mannok increases its earnings in 2020 despite challenges
Last year came with many challenges for the sector. The pandemic caused production availability issues and a lack of work put a financial strain on nearly every company. However, Mannok’s latest 2020 performance review showed a strong post lockdown recovery and a strong outlook for 2021.
An unseen danger: Toxic fire retardants in construction
Despite timber's sustainability credentials yielding a surge in popularity, Ian King, COO of Zeroignition, examines the material's fire-retardant chemicals' toxicity.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution could restore Britain as a leading manufacturer
Whilst the UK has been an industrial leader for decades, shifting trends in manufacturing has meant output has been overtaken by several other countries. However, industrial technology is advancing and with the UK at the forefront, this could restore the country's industrial leadership.
SR Timber: Thoughts on this year and what’s to come…
Shaun Revill, trading director of SR Timber, comments on some of the key points of 2020 for the producer and supplier of timber construction products, from roofing battens to cedar shingles and carcassing material.