Sector comments on the end of 2022
Key members of the construction sector in Vivalda, Kemper System and the LRWA give RCI their takes on how the year went and their outlooks for 2023.
A sustainable solution: The benefits of roof restoration
Pedro Doors, senior application development engineer for GE silicones, discusses the benefits of silicone coatings and examines how roof restoration can be advantageous over a total replacement for contractors and customers.
Ten minutes with Keith Toner
RCI sits down to talk to Keith Toner, managing director at Spanwall, to discuss the highlights of his career and how his experiences have shaped him to become the leader he had to be during the pandemic.
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.
Travis Perkins Hire gives portable loo advice
Travis Perkins Hire is offering advice on portable toilets to independent builders and small to medium sized construction firms.
Made For Trade notches up nine notable NFA Nominations
Wynyard-based manufacturer celebrates a huge amount of nominations for the 2022 National Fenestration Awards, covering various aspects of the thriving business.
Research reveals the latest tools and materials theft figures
Research by Help me Fix has revealed that on average 81 tradesmen per day have tools stolen, incurring a hefty daily loss.
Heriot-Watt University warns construction workers as temperatures soar
With the heatwave set to make Britain hotter than Jamaica and Turkey this week, Heriot-Watt University has warned that 3.1 million outdoor construction workers in the country might be at serious risk of skin cancer.
Benefits of rendering vs cladding
Both of these exterior improvements are becoming increasingly popular all over the UK, with cladding being much more common in modern times and rendering being much more traditional.
Why is my house always so cold & how to fix...
This article should help you to keep your home warm and prevent it from becoming too cold, as well as helping you to save money in a time when the cost of energy is skyrocketing in the UK.