Hidden Hardware Choices That Make Or Break Home DIY Projects

The post Hidden Hardware Choices That Make Or Break Home DIY Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Home DIY projects rarely fail because of visible finishes. Paint colours, tiles, and fittings often perform exactly as expected. Problems usually begin beneath the surface, where fixings carry weight, manage movement, and deal with moisture over long periods. In UK homes, where humidity, condensation, and seasonal temperature changes are common, these hidden choices play a […]

New distributor for Danish concrete sensors

Selkent, a supplier of construction fixings and tools, has become the UK distributor of the Maturix intelligent sensor system.

Time to Talk ep. 2 – Interview with Paul Fergunson: Poor mental health in construction

In the second episode of Time to Talk, Fischer Fixings sits down with Paul Ferguson from Royal Joinery to discuss his experiences, challenges, and poor mental health in construction. The post Time to Talk ep. 2 – Interview with Paul Fergunson: Poor mental health in construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Time to Talk ep. 1 – Interview with Tom Milham: Poor mental health in construction

In partnership with mental health charity Mates in Mind, Fischer Fixings sit down with Tom Milham from TCM Air Conditioning Services to discuss some of the most critical mental health challenges faced by workers in the construction industry. The post Time to Talk ep. 1 – Interview with Tom Milham: Poor mental health in construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Etag recruits former Saint-Gobain chief

Building materials distributor Etag Fixings has brought in a former Saint-Gobain chief executive to chair its board of directors.

CABE - Structural-Safety: Learning Lessons from Structural Failures, 13112019

This presentation from Structural-Safety discusses the importance of learning lessons from structural failures and why these lessons must be re-learned by each generation to prevent similar occurrences happening again. Examples of major safety incidents, such as the collapse of a steel frame building in London and the collapse of a masonry wall at a school in Edinburgh are discussed

Old course notes - Stone Cladding, Part 2 of 2 - Extracts from Designing with Stone, Pg 27-51

Extracts from "Designing with Stone"

Old course notes - Stone Cladding (Part 1 of 2)

Old course notes for Stone Cladding which recommends: accessing and using technical guidance; carrying out technical checks; carrying out site inspections. The aim is to reduce or avoid repetitive problems