New Imperial premises mean more stock and new brick ranges

Imperial Bricks has invested £1.5million in a move to new, larger premises and development of state-of the-art machinery. The new, four-acre site in Bridgnorth, Shropshire – in addition to two
Posted on August 4, 2021

Sika concrete repairs system restores structural integrity of essential windfarm transport link

Sika supplied the carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate system to enhance the load carrying capacity of a bridge to ensure its suitability to transport exceptionally heavy materials being used
Posted on August 3, 2021

Amber warnings raise building overheating concern

Following last week’s Met Office amber extreme heat warning[1], a polymer specialist has warned current sustainable design must mitigate overheating in buildings as heat waves become more prevalent.   Recent
Posted on July 30, 2021

Planning application submitted for new 3,500 capacity performance venue at Becketwell Derby

Developers St James Securities have submitted a full planning application to Derby City Council for a new 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue at Becketwell Derby.   The exciting new
Posted on July 30, 2021

The future of Futurebuild ~ The home of innovation ~  

In 2019, the UK Government set an ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. As one of the largest contributors to the UK’s carbon footprint, producing 42 per
Posted on July 29, 2021

Nordic Copper Forever

For one New Zealand family, ‘forever home’ meant just that when they and their architect chose Nordic Copper for the external skin of their new house on the foreshore of
Posted on July 29, 2021

Three-quarters of fire doors in recent years – failed inspection

Thousands of fire safety installations in the past two years have failed their inspections, according to the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS). According to the certified inspector, over three-quarters (76%)
Posted on July 29, 2021

Howe Green on the right track with the Elizabeth line

As Europe’s largest current infrastructure project, spanning over 60 miles via 41 different stations, the Elizabeth line will transform rail transport in London and the South East, when services commence
Posted on July 29, 2021

Foyne Jones supports BiKBBI as a Corporate Sponsor

Foyne Jones, executive recruitment agency specialising in KBB, Builders Merchant & Home Interiors, has this week became a Corporate Sponsor of BiKBBI. Established in 2003, Foyne Jones has built a
Posted on July 28, 2021

Coventry University’s first civil engineering degree apprentice

A Coventry University student is among a small group of apprentices who are the first in the UK to have completed their Civil Engineer degree apprenticeships. Scott Griffiths, who works
Posted on July 28, 2021