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Raising the standard of roofing – it starts here

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) should be congratulated for their latest initiative to raise the profile of the workforce and improve standards. Chief executive James Talman has set out three objectives which he believes are needed to take the industry forward in what he calls ...

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Colin Felton Posted on September 1st, 2017

There is a repair solution for concrete

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everything we hoped to achieve in life went according to plan? If every car we bought lived-up to its showroom tag of being a ‘good, reliable, runner’; if every holiday destination was as idyllic and desirable as it appeared in the brochure; if every ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 30th, 2017

Climate change and the construction industry – show us the money

In 2013 the Government set out its strategy for the construction industry. Over 70 pages long it looked at all aspects of building and outlined a number of key aspirations. In broad terms the strategy set out to lower costs by 33%; reduce construction time by 50%; lower carbon emissions by 50% and ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 29th, 2017

Roofing comes in from the cold

Building owners have become increasingly nervous in recent years about sanctioning the use of any kind of naked flame at roof level, traditionally a long standing method of applying waterproof membranes. This has resulted from increased pressure from insurance companies concerned about fire risk ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 28th, 2017

Will construction lead the way to a prosperous Brexit?

Most economists look at the construction industry as a real barometer in terms of trying forecast our financial future – all the more so since we voted to leave Europe. Government figures for building have been erratic at best over the last year but we are now starting to see a few glimmers ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 27th, 2017

Theft from construction sites – is the prevent message getting through?

Theft from construction sites has always been a major problem and losses are now estimated to exceed some £900 million pounds every year, a figure that has changed little since the Government last took a serious look at the situation back in the year 2000. Advice to the industry in terms of ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 26th, 2017

Keeping UK shopping malls high and dry

From Brent Cross in London to Union Square in Aberdeen, Bluewater in Kent to Kirkgate in Bradford, shopping malls across the UK must not only provide an attractive, modern shopping environment with a good tenant mix, they must provide a secure, high-quality and low maintenance environment. ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 25th, 2017

Putting the emphasis on air quality

With people having far less control over indoor air quality in their offices, schools and hospitals, for example, than in their homes, the onus on creating a healthy indoor environment is down to the property owner or facility manager. Too often, routine design and construction decisions can ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 24th, 2017

What happens to EU standards in a post Brexit Britain?

Europe has led the world in improving building standards with the UK having played a key role in their development. But after the momentous day that was June 23rd and the UK economy appearing now to have weathered that initial vote-to-leave shock, where does that leave the construction ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 23rd, 2017

How to hide manhole covers and drains

Horrible looking drains, manhole covers and inspection chambers appear in driveways and footpaths everywhere. You can even find them in the middle of your lawn or garden! How do you hide ugly manhole covers and drains? There ...

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Colin Felton Posted on August 22nd, 2017