How to improve speed of construction through collaboration
There are many methods available to deliver time-related savings on a time-constrained project. Collaboration. This is the ‘C’ in construction to focus on if you don’t want that other C – cost – to spiral. To understand the importance of collaboration, it’s also worth identifying exactly what’s at risk without it. It’s well known that […]
Solutions for operating a sustainable construction site
Making sustainability count – how a number of small changes can add up to net zero: Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference, particularly when it comes to sustainability. The small changes you make within a large construction project can add up…to net zero. From off-site manufacturing methods to waste segregation, the […]
The important steps to take on a Design & Build Shed project
When you think of a steel structure your first thought is probably of an impressive high-rise building, but these are really just the tip of the iceberg in the steel sector. Less grand but just as valuable, single-storey steel structures actually make up the majority of the market. These spaces, referred to as ‘sheds’, are […]
How new Sporting Developments can ‘steel’ a win
Sports & Leisure facilities like stadiums and arenas are made possible – and practical – thanks to steel structures. Communities and contractors alike demand a lot of new buildings. They are to be both attractive and distinctive while sympathetic to surroundings both in aesthetic and construction-methods. And they are to be environmentally-sound and energy efficient […]
Industry Insight – Eyes still on the prize – sustaining sustainability
Continuing to work towards reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability doesn’t have to be hard work for construction companies. The Prime Minister’s recent pledge to bring forward the date for banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has brought the climate emergency back into the headlines. But while health, economics and politics have […]
Steel Price Increases & Construction Industry Impact
Recent correspondence from British Steel has indicated increases in the cost of steel sections, the steep increase in the cost of steel is very high considering the volatile market structural steelwork fabricators are working under. The problem here is that the market rate for structural sections has been, for far too long, at a level […]
‘Build Back Better’ – reworking and adapting to meet current demands
Buildings which can be quickly and cost-effectively repurposed will be central to our collective recovery from this year’s challenges. “Build Back Better” – this rallying call from the government is an indicator of the country’s confidence in construction. As we all regroup and look at how to recover from 2020, adaptability will be key. The […]
How to stay on target whilst working off-site
Keeping our distance and reducing our visits are now the ‘new normal’. Which could turn out to be a good thing for the construction sector. They are both a way of working that are increasingly recognised as bringing quality and cost benefits to construction projects. Reducing on-site operations by managing many elements of the building […]
How e-commerce has driven demand for distribution centres
New ways of working require new, or improved, infrastructure and building facilities: There has been a sharp shift in demand for industrial and logistics space in recent months, with both distribution and warehouse facilities in high demand. As shoppers flocked online, with sales up 40% in May compared to February, retailers needed to rapidly increase […]
Fatigue – A Ticking Time Bomb?
Is Fatigue an important aspect in Material Engineering or is it just another buzzword? Most steel structures today are designed as quasi-static structures, in essence the structure is subjected to a small amount of fatigue. Therefore the ultimate static load case will be chosen, as the level of fatigue doesn’t warrant fatigue design. For […]