Replacing Timber Casement Windows: What a Complete Installation Quote Should Include

The post Replacing Timber Casement Windows: What a Complete Installation Quote Should Include appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Two quotations for replacement timber casement windows can look similar while covering quite different work. One may include new outer frames, factory finishing and internal decoration. Another may leave some of those items for the main contractor or property owner to arrange. Once a survey has confirmed that replacement is needed, a written specification allows […]

How to Organise a Shipping Container for Maximum Storage

The post How to Organise a Shipping Container for Maximum Storage appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Organising a shipping container properly can make a big difference to how much you can store and how easy it is to use the space day to day. A clear layout can help you avoid wasted corners, keep frequently used items within reach and make it easier to find what you need without having to […]

Fire safety costs see Durkan record another loss

Exceptional items drag down numbers after operating profits increase

Profit at Laing O’Rourke doubles but building safety defect provisions head north again

Firm hails improved bottom line and record order book but contractor sees exceptional items hit £48m

Here’s What You Should Not Put Near a Radiator in Your Home

The post Here’s What You Should Not Put Near a Radiator in Your Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Radiators are one of the relatively few fixtures in your home that can’t really be moved at all. As a result, other items in your home will often be placed against them without much thought, but this isn’t always a good idea. There might not always be an immediate danger to these practices, with water-heated […]

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