An essential guide to king post walls – why they are an obvious and optimum choice
- Details
- Hits: 3531
Those who have been involved in wall projects for many years would undoubtedly already have a good idea of the king post wall and what it can do for any piece of property. King post walls have been around for a long time, and they are, in fact, one of the oldest retaining wall systems particularly useful for deep and complex excavation projects. Another name for the king post wall is soldier piles, and if you have a particular wall project in mind and would like to make sure of your choice when it comes to your wall system, here’s your essential guide to king post walls – and why they are an obvious and optimum choice.
Read more: An essential guide to king post walls – why they are an obvious and optimum choice
ASFP team expands to support growth and develop influence
- Details
- Hits: 1645
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its team as part of a structural reorganisation which aims to provide improved member, technical and training services, while further raising the profile of the Association throughout the construction supply chain. The Association has enlarged its technical and marketing teams in order to support and augment its rapid growth and further develop the services it offers.
Ex-CEO Niall Rowan will provide additional technical support as the ASFP’s new Regulatory and Technical Officer. With his extensive knowledge of passive fire protection products, standards and building regulations, he will help to guide the Association’s response to the Government’s legislative agenda, provide technical support to ASFP members and work with construction industry bodies in the development of the new competency framework.
Read more: ASFP team expands to support growth and develop influence
Rainclear launches new door canopies range
- Details
- Hits: 2328
Rainclear Systems, the UK’s leading stockist and online retailer of metal rainwater systems has added a brand-new range of door canopies, and side panels, to its website.
“These canopies are produced to the highest specifications using high-quality aluminium and stainless steel and environmentally friendly colours for the powder coating process. We’ve chosen to stock the ever-popular RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, but other RAL colours are available, predicably with a surcharge and a longer delivery time of approx. 4- 6weeks. But if you’re trying to build or develop something really unique, this may well be the right option for you”
Anthony Hitchman - MD at Rainclear Systems.
Five things you need to know about the Environment Bill
- Details
- Hits: 2753
After several COVID-related setbacks, the Environment Bill, which provides a post-Brexit framework for environmental governance in England, is set to become law this autumn. While most of the Bill only applies to England, some significant provisions apply in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and will go through a process of legislative consent. Gareth Rondel, Sustainability Lead at CHAS (pictured), highlights what construction businesses need to know.
Read more: Five things you need to know about the Environment Bill
Engineering solution brings waterfront back to life
- Details
- Hits: 1640
Will Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh), consulting engineers, have completed complex engineering works at Dumbarton Harbour, to provide waterfront access for the first time in 150 years. The site at the old quay on the River Leven has been brought back to life and will provide new homes for local residents to enjoy the views of the river and beyond.
The engineering team’s work on the quayside site of the former Ballantine Whisky Distillery involved significant and complex challenges, including removing old foundations and slipways from the site’s original use in the 18th and 19th centuries as a shipyard. Upgrades to the quay walls and dry dock revetments were also undertaken.
Read more: Engineering solution brings waterfront back to life