Construction National

Magazine, Online Directory and Web Design Service

Skip to content

Mon16032026

Last updateFri, 06 Mar 2026 9am

APS National Awards – setting a high industry standard for safe working

Details: Hits: 3658

Outstanding work in construction design risk management was recognised and rewarded at a gala evening of fizz and fun when the ninth annual APS National Awards took place at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel in London.

The glamorous night, organised by The Association for Project Safety (APS) was underpinned by a serious message; that the work of the sector saves lives and helps ensure the on-going health of everyone working in construction.

Sustainable heating from the sea in Stromness

Details: Hits: 2739

Innovative technology that draws heat from the sea is proving effective in keeping one of Orkney’s newest buildings warm.

The Warehouse Buildings – Orkney Islands Council’s multi-purpose facility in Stromness – are the first in the islands to be fitted with a sea-source heat pump, which uses warmth absorbed from Stromness harbour to provide heating for the buildings.

Record attendance at Working at Height Best Practice Forum

Details: Hits: 3284

A record number of delegates attended this year’s Working at Height Best Practice Forum, sharing their experiences and thoughts with like-minded professionals to help advance the safe operation of powered access, shape best practice and improve safety standards.

Facilitated by the UK’s largest powered access company, Nationwide Platforms, the event has grown in size and stature to become one of the UK’s leading powered access safety conferences. This year, the event was attended by more than 320 senior health and safety managers and directors representing a cross section of sectors, industries and professions throughout the UK.

Mick George Ltd land £3.3m infrastructure package

Details: Hits: 2983

Works have this week commenced at one of the Eastern Region’s largest business parks.

The Grovemere Property owned ‘Lancaster Way’ development, home to a diverse mix of over 70 businesses, currently occupies 175 acres, and is set to undergo major infrastructure enhancements.

Mick George Ltd will act as Principal Contractor to undertake the first phase of a £3.3 million civils & infrastructure package which will include installation of new roads, footpaths, drainage, pumping station and a balancing pond on the Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely. In preparation for these provisions, archaeological backfilling and compound installation has already been completed on-site.

York Handmade praised for “magnificent” work at Highgate school

Details: Hits: 3030

The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the construction of a brand-new building for one of London’s leading independent schools.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied 150,000 bricks for Highgate Junior School in north London.

The project has been shortlisted for a major prize in the prestigious Brick Awards, the Oscars of the brick industry.

NASC praised at Access Industry Forum (AIF) conference

Details: Hits: 3192

The work of the NASC has been widely praised by speakers and delegates at the recent Access Industry Form (AIF) National Work At Height Conference.

The conference took place at the Holywell Park Conference Centre at Loughborough University on Thursday 13th October and involved around 100 industry professionals and representatives from the 11 AIF member bodies, including leading trade associations and federations involved working at height.

Do you know Mick’s Mates? Installations by a company you can trust

Details: Hits: 3530

The revolution at Mick George Ltd shows no sign of letting up. Recognising that sourcing quality products is only half the battle, but installing them, is a completely different challenge, the business has launched ‘Mick’s Mates’, the latest service to take away any stress or anxieties you may have about installation.

At Mick George Ltd, they understand you love your home, or are dependent on commercial properties, but no matter how good you are at DIY there becomes a point when you need to call an expert for help. Whether it’s major works, general maintenance or minor repairs, having confidence in the tradesman you choose is extremely important.

Do complete building surveys on a mobile device of your choice

Details: Hits: 3639

OrthoGraph I’s core functionalities are available on iOS and Android mobile platforms, for free

17 October 2016, Budapest, Hungary - Have you ever thought about managing a complete building survey on a mobile device of your choice? Can you imagine a professional floor plan, which was created on your smartphone? Do you want to make building surveys faster, than ever?

Bituminous roofing membrane has 40-year BBA durability statement

Details: Hits: 3265

Alumasc’s Derbigum waterproofing membrane is the only high-performance bituminous roofing membrane with a 40-year durability statement from the BBA (British Board of Agrément).

Whilst competitors’ durability statements are typically for 20 or 25 years, Alumasc’s Derbigum stands out for its proven reliability with a 40-year BBA durability statement, which gives specifiers and end-users added confidence as to the product’s in-service longevity.

Breaking Tradition: The Evolution of Roofing Maintenance

Details: Hits: 3791

Belzona’s industry experience indicates that 90% of roofing problems usually arise from a mere 10% of the roof’s total area. In fact, the occurrence of these problems tends to bear a significant correlation to traditional roofing materials and installation methods. Therefore, how can these problems be eliminated through maintenance? This article examines the evolution that roofing materials have undertaken and how roofing maintenance solutions have adapted to effectively cope.

Cygnus Wireless Alarm System expands with new HF range

Details: Hits: 3501

Bull Products continues to expand its market-leading Cygnus wireless fire alarm system designed for use on construction sites.

The HF range has been introduced to accommodate the special requirements of wireless alarm systems used on ‘temporary accommodation units’ located inside buildings under construction, or refurbishment, or within 10 metres of these buildings.

Designed to be fully compatible with all Cygnus equipment used throughout a construction site, there are two new control panels and various modules and devices now available for this purpose.

More Articles...