Chemical Fixings Explained: What They Are and How to Use Them

The post Chemical Fixings Explained: What They Are and How to Use Them appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Chemical fixings are heavy-duty anchors that bond a metal stud, bolt or reinforcing bar into a drilled hole using a two-part resin, instead of gripping the hole by expansion like a standard bolt. They let you fix into concrete, brick, block and stone, carry serious loads, and sit close to an edge without splitting the […]

How Water Jet Cutting Helps Construction Firms Precision-Cut Complex Materials

The post How Water Jet Cutting Helps Construction Firms Precision-Cut Complex Materials appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Have you ever watched a thin stream of water slice clean through a thick sheet of steel? It sounds like something out of a science fiction film, but it’s become an everyday reality for many construction firms across the UK. Modern building projects demand precision, whether it’s cutting structural steel, natural stone, glass, or other […]

From bridge innovation to the strongest residential plywood floors

New Zealand’s construction sector is increasingly being asked to deliver stronger, smarter and lower-carbon solutions. The SH26 Onetai Stream Bridge, north of Paeroa in the eastern Waikato, is a practical example of what that shift can look like on the ground. A finalist in the 2026 Timber Design Awards, the Onetai Bridge replacement was delivered […] The post From bridge innovation to the strongest residential plywood floors appeared first on Building Today.

New Water Connections: How the Contestable Split Works on Site

The post New Water Connections: How the Contestable Split Works on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Every new water connection in England divides into two kinds of work, and understanding the split is the difference between a connection that runs to programme and one that stalls. The industry calls it contestable and non-contestable work, and while the terms sound like procurement jargon, they describe a genuine operational boundary that determines who […]

Wellbeing: good intentions must turn into meaningful outcomes

In the second in a series from Mates in Mind, Sam Downie, managing director, explores what effective wellbeing support looks like in practice for construction, where businesses often fall short, and how the industry can create lasting change. The post Wellbeing: good intentions must turn into meaningful outcomes appeared first on Construction Management.

Do you have a regular Occupational Health partnership — or do you only call on OH when something's already gone wrong?

How do you approach rebar detailing for complex geometries like curved slabs or irregular facades, and what techniques ensure accuracy?