Ready-mixed concrete sales slump in London

Concrete, aggregates and mortar sales fall again in Q1

Couple converting bungalow to family home love the Actis Hybris experience

A Yorkshire couple with a passion for DIY are transforming a small bungalow into a large two storey family home with a cinema room – and loving their first experience of using Actis Hybrid products to insulate much of the house.

Preventing Rising Damp in 2026: Essential Modern Damp-Proofing Methods for Builders

The post Preventing Rising Damp in 2026: Essential Modern Damp-Proofing Methods for Builders appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Rising damp remains one of the most common and damaging moisture problems in buildings. It occurs when moisture travels upward through porous materials like brick or mortar, threatening the structural integrity and indoor air quality. Preventing rising damp in 2026 relies on modern damp-proofing methods that combine proven barriers with advanced materials and diagnostic techniques. […]

Compliance First: How Norwich Plumbers Navigate Building Regs on New Builds

The post Compliance First: How Norwich Plumbers Navigate Building Regs on New Builds appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Set foot on any building site in Norwich, whether it’s a cluster of new homes on the city’s edge or a one-off dream house overlooking the Broads and you’ll quickly see how much more there is to construction than bricks and mortar. The hidden veins and arteries that keep any home running, plumbing, heating, and […]

Concrete market reports 62-year-low, confidence plummets

MPA figures report that the concrete market is facing historic lows across all major mineral products, with mortar the sole exception. The post Concrete market reports 62-year-low, confidence plummets appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Engineering World - How Cement Is Made? 23092022

This video from Engineering World shows the production process for making cement and the quality checks carried out

Architects' Journal - Materials in Focus, Brick, 22032021

Materials in Focus is a new series of AJ lunchtime webinars in which explore the use of materials in design and looking at how architects can specify these materials more sustainably. Each session is dedicated to a specific material and is chaired by a member of the AJ editorial team The first session took place on Thursday 18th March, supported by Michelmersh and Vandersanden, which focused on the use of ‘Brick’. A review of projects is provided by each of the panelist followed by the Q&A

MegaStructures - Science of Brick (National Geographic Documentary), 10072015

This video looks at the history of bricks, the production process and its versatility. Weaknesses such as the mortar, its physical weight and the risk of damage due to earthquales is highlighted The video shows the first 40 minutes of this documentary

CNBC - Why The World Is Running Out Of Sand

Even though sand can be found in nearly every single country on Earth, the world could soon face a shortage of this crucial, under-appreciated commodity. Sand use around the world has tripled in the last twenty years, according to the UNEP. That's far greater than the rate at which sand is being replenished. Here's what's behind the looming sand crisis