Can You Put Paint in a Skip? Rules, Fines & How to Dispose

The post Can You Put Paint in a Skip? Rules, Fines & How to Dispose appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Liquid paint is classified as hazardous waste due to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvents that risk groundwater contamination. While the general rule is a strict ban, disposal options depend on state: wet paint is universally prohibited, while dried paint or empty tins may be accepted by specific...

Why are construction material prices rising?

The price of aggregates is up 8.4 per cent, fabricated structural steel 8.2 per cent and non-aqueous paint 6.1 per cent in the year to the end of March 2026, recently released government figures show. Inflation for materials used across all types of building work… The post Why are construction material prices rising? appeared first on Construction News.

Why are construction material prices rising?

The price of aggregates is up 8.4 per cent, fabricated structural steel 8.2 per cent and non-aqueous paint 6.1 per cent in the year to the end of March 2026, recently released government figures show. Inflation for materials used across all types of building work… The post Why are construction material prices rising? appeared first on Construction News.

3M Paint Protection Film Is a Popular Substitute to Ceramic Coating: Here’s Why!

The post 3M Paint Protection Film Is a Popular Substitute to Ceramic Coating: Here’s Why! appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Driving comes with its challenges. The roads are filled with gravel, there are sudden temperature changes, and long, icy winters in some regions. As such, vehicles are constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions, which can damage their exteriors. Damage can come from stone chips or road salt. Nonetheless, most car drivers are struggling to maintain […]

Why Window Repairs Should Be Planned Before the Rest of a Period Home Renovation

The post Why Window Repairs Should Be Planned Before the Rest of a Period Home Renovation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Renovating a period home is rarely as straightforward as choosing paint colours, ordering new flooring and booking a plasterer. Older properties have layers of history built into their walls, floors, fireplaces and windows, and each part can affect the next stage of work. Original timber sash windows are a good example. They may look like […]

Undecided - How Graphene Could Solve Our Concrete Problem, 19072022

Is Graphene the Future of Eco Friendly Concrete? Graphene is considered one of the most important breakthroughs in material science since its discovery. This “wonder material” was widely overhyped, and still hasn’t lived up to its potential. We can now see more concrete and realistic applications hitting the market. What if we could cut down carbon (CO2) emissions from cement production by 20% and make cheaper and more powerful EV batteries using graphene battery technology?

Terrix case study New Victoria project - Published by Terrix and Vinci

Terrix® paint range offers unique properties not available from other paints on the market. Based on innovative Swiss technology combining a silicate and dispersive binding agents.