MCP Supply, a distributor of the Edgetite is pleased to introduce new paver edging spikes that makes paver edging installations stronger.

The new paver spikes help solve the separation problem that can occur when installing paver edging with common spikes. They were created from firsthand experience when Jeff Goodman, a landscape/hardscape contractor with 25 years of experience, continually encountered this problem while installing paver edging.

AMS Asbestos Management Services has launched a new e-learning programme that will help managers demonstrate staff competency in identifying and avoiding asbestos risk.

Mantracourt Electronics’ miniature load cell and strain gauge amplifier (ICA4S) was chosen as a key component in a project to build a drill that recently extracted a 763m ice core from the Ross Ice Shelf in western Antarctica.  The research from the study will build a better picture of atmospheric greenhouse gases, sea level and temperature change over the last 20,000-40,000 years.

Ensuring that a business is adequately protected whilst there is no one on the premises is one of the most important factors of security for any business owner. Those who conduct all of their business from a commercial property will naturally wish to ensure that the building is kitted out with as many high-quality security features as possible.

Timber Expo 2013 will set out the best in sustainable construction and innovation at the Birmingham NEC this September. With only three months to go before the doors open, here are some essential highlights not to miss.

Elliott Off-Site Solutions continues its success in the education sector with the announcement that it has secured £5m of design and build contracts at two schools in the London area.

HellermannTyton’s new ‘Q-Series’ open-head cable tie range provides one of the world’s fastest products in its field, says the global cable management specialist.

Chris Taylor, chief executive at fund manager Hermes Real Estate Investment Management Limited, has today become junior vice president of the British Property Federation.

The move will eventually see Taylor become president of the BPF in two year’s time, where he will succeed David Marks and Bill Hughes as the property industry trade body’s president. 

On 22 June the National House Builders Council (NHBC) announced the winners of the Quality Awards and the Single Home Commendations the first round in its annual Pride in the Job competition. Pride in the Job recognizes the achievement of the UK's housebuilding site managers in creating homes of outstanding quality. 

Site managers are uniquely positioned to influence the quality of new homes, being responsible for managing a site from beginning to end. The 450 individuals shortlisted for these awards can justifiably claim to be in the top few per cent of their profession. 

Ion Fletcher will become the new Director of Finance at the British Property Federation (BPF) in September, succeeding Peter Cosmetatos when he leaves to become Chief Executive of CREFC Europe.

Fletcher has spent three years as Senior Policy Officer at the property trade association, having previously held positions in Ernst & Young’s Real Estate and Construction team.