Heavy duty site work no problem for cordless wheelbarrow

The Makita LXT Cordless Wheelbarrow is a high-performance, battery-powered materials handling solution designed for heavy-duty site work. It is an ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads (up to 300kg) across uneven job sites. Categorised as a material handler, it is designed for builders who need to move significant loads over rough terrain without the fatigue […] The post Heavy duty site work no problem for cordless wheelbarrow appeared first on Building Today.

Turning building waste into a valuable resource

Enviro NZ is helping the construction industry reduce waste and move towards a more circular economy by recycling and repurposing unused or waste building materials from construction and demolition sites. The company works with builders, contractors and developers to separate and recover valuable materials, diverting them from landfill towards more beneficial reuse. Through tailored waste management […] The post Turning building waste into a valuable resource appeared first on Building Today.

Construction Economics for July 20, 2026

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

SIG set for cost-cutting drive as materials market stalls

At least £100m target for efficiency improvements

Materials Prices Dropped in June, but Future Escalation Likely

Despite June's overall decline, prices remain more than 7% higher than this time last year.

CIBSE Case Study: Lean Construction to Minimise Materials & Resources

Leeds consultant LEDA uses the principles of lean construction to minimise materials and resources on its projects. Matthew Hall explains how the approach cut services costs by a third on one refurbishment.

Biobased materials

Biobased is a loose term that describes an organic material or product that contains, in whole or in part, biogenic (from biological sources) carbon.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

RICS - WBEF - Carbon measurement and reporting: In partnership with Built Environment Carbon Database 10052023

Reducing the construction impact on the environment starts with achieving consistency in how we report and measure emissions. RICS is collaborating with sector leaders to develop the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD), a free to access database designed to be the main source of data for carbon estimating and benchmarking in the UK construction sector. During this WBEF Week 2023 conversation session, they explore the instrument and how it will work in practice.

RICS - WBEF - 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction: Spotlight on materials 11052023

The 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction provides a global snapshot on progress of the buildings and construction sector towards decarbonisation, and reviews the status of policies, finance, technologies, and solutions in the sector during the past year. In this video, Mae-ling Lokko, Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Architecture, puts a spotlight on the global impact of materials used in the buildings sector on carbon.

What types of materials are commonly used in exterior cladding systems, and how are they represented in detail drawings?

What materials have you found that work in attracting young people to the Built Environment?

What are the implications of a shift in inventory and procurement models from the 'just-in-time' approach to a 'just-in-case' approach?

What should contractors and clients be doing now to plan ahead for an onslaught of price escalation?

thyssenkrupp Materials UK

thyssenkrupp Materials UK offers a vast range of products and a wealth of experience in sourcing and supplying products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. The company also provides a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. To help reduce inventory and costs, thyssenkrupp Materials UK specialises in supply chain management and logistics solutions.