Category: News
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Wates says hydrogen is ‘way forward’ after JCB trial
Jonny Wates, director, added: “Zero emission power on sites is a fundamental building block to get us to our ambition. We’re excited to partner with JCB on hydrogen, because its cleaner energy. Fundamentally, it’s about the emissions, the particulates and the noise that you associate with a diesel generator. View the original article and our…
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Sherwin-Williams finds 9 in 10 construction pros face costly delays
The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Surveying 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million, the research conducted by Endeaver Business Intelligence underscores the industry’s biggest pain points…
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Safety watchdog warns over uncertified emergency exit doors
“To conformity mark an external door set that is neither fire-resisting nor an emergency or panic exit, no third-party certification is required,” the federation explained. “Other performance characteristics, such as watertightness and resistance to wind load, will typically require third-party testing from a notified or approved test body, but not third-party certification.” View the original…
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Balfour Beatty’s EV charging business signs council deal
Oli Freeling-Wilkinson, CEO of Urban Fox, said: “Securing our first-ever contract and delivering one of Wales’ first lamp-post EV chargers is a major milestone in our mission to revolutionise on-street charging. By integrating chargers into existing infrastructure, we’re not only cutting costs and reducing street clutter, but making EV charging more accessible.” View the original…
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Willmott Dixon to drive Dover regeneration
Nadeem Aziz, chief executive of Dover District Council, said: “Dover has incredible potential, but it has not yet been fully realised. Meaningful regeneration takes time and needs collaboration between the public and private sectors. Working with Willmott Dixon and Milligan will help us take the next steps towards a transformational masterplan, blending public and private…
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Watchdog investigates after two track workers struck by wagon
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has opened an investigation after two track workers were struck by a wagon at Port Glasgow on 15 March. It happened when the wagon was being propelled by a rail-mounted crane within an engineering possession. One track worker became trapped between the wagon and a track panel, which had previously…
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Demolition of ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’ due to begin
Work to demolish an abandoned estate in Port Glasgow dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’ is due to begin within the next couple of weeks. Contractors have already moved on site to prepare for the demolition of the former school and church buildings in Clune Park estate. The first demolition phase will involve knocking down 138 of the…
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Builder sentenced to unpaid work after illegal asbestos removal
HSE inspector David Norton said: “This case demonstrates why our Asbestos and You campaign is so vital. At HSE, we want to raise awareness across the industry about the importance of having suitable control measures in place when working with asbestos-containing materials. Licensed work requires specific training, equipment and practices to ensure safety.” View the…
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Coffee concrete used for base of four-storey high whale sculpture
A base made from a concrete mix using recycled coffee grounds has been used to support a 12m-high sculpture of a blue whale in London’s Canary Wharf. The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper) by architect Studio KCA was created from plastic waste recovered from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and has been sited in a…
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EquipmentShare celebrates 10 years; expands HQ with new technology Development Center
EquipmentShare recently marked two major milestones: its 10-year anniversary and the grand opening of its new Technology Development Center (TDC) in Columbia, Missouri. The event brought together Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, Director of Economic Development Michelle Hataway, city and county leaders, community partners and team members for a ribbon-cutting celebration. “This new Technology Development Center…