Schneider brings 720kW charging to UK

Schneider Electric is launching its StarCharge Fast 720 charger in the UK, targeting fleets and heavy duty transport.

Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran

The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.

US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

Hilti Takes on Heavy Duty Work with its Unified Battery Platform

When Hilti announced its Nuron battery platform in 2021, there were open questions on whether its commitment to a single 22-Volt battery format would hold as it moved into more demanding applications normally dominated by corded and gas-powered tools.

UK Housing Market Froze Six Weeks Early

The post UK Housing Market Froze Six Weeks Early appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Something broke in the usual rhythm. The numbers show it clearly. Buyer demand dropped 8% compared to last year, with sales agreed down 3%. The timing stands out. The usual pre-Christmas slowdown arrived six to eight weeks early. The Budget Effect October’s budget spooked buyers. The Chancellor raised stamp duty on second homes and investment properties from 3% […]

SPC 2017: Introduction to engineering and construction law

An introduction to engineering and construction law by Kevin Corbett. Recorded at Small Practitioners Conference 2017, Institution of Structural Engineers Contents: The Law; Contracts; Risk Management; Designers / Professional; Disputes

Building Magazine - Variations and Covid 19 claims, 16062020

Can variations clauses be invoked over pandemic-driven changes to the way construction projects are being run?