Press Releases
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Building the next generation
The UK construction industry is facing a defining challenge. Ambitious housing targets, the transition to low-carbon buildings and the increasing use of modern methods of construction all point towards a sector in transformation. Yet, according to the Construction Industry Training…
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Atkin Automation releases new coil strip straightener for improving efficiencies in the building metalwork sector
Atkin Automation, a leading manufacturer of coil processing equipment and part of Group Rhodes, is delighted to announce an addition to its portfolio of products aimed at improving the efficiency of the building metalwork sector when producing narrow wall ties…
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Industrialised Construction Awards confirm conditional entry extension to 20 March 2026
Entrants to the Industrialised Construction Awards 2026 can secure an extended deadline until 20 March 2026 – but only if they confirm by the original deadline of 5pm on 13 March 2026 that they are definitely entering and specify which…
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International Women’s Day: Women in merchanting reflect on industry change
In an industry long dominated by men, women are increasingly taking leading roles across builders’ merchants and their supply chains, from branch management to national account leadership. This International Women’s Day, conversations on the Howarth 1840 podcast highlight not only the…
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Allan Brothers launches new Heritage Window Collection
Allan Brothers, one of the UK’s longest-established window and door manufacturers, has launched a new Heritage range of timber windows designed for listed properties and homes located in Conservation Areas. The collection features traditional sliding sash and matching flush casement…
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S R TIMBER’s GOLD STANDARD
As a part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, SR Timber is proud to showcase its fresh new look. Bold branding that reinforces its strategic focus on offering clarity, correctness and confidence for its customers in a market crowded by substandard…
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Actis celebrates its incredible team on International Women’s Day
Actis will be marking International Women’s Day, on March 8, by celebrating the achievements of some of the female members of the team across the UK. Harsha Mistry, an architectural designer, is the insulation specialist’s UK and Ireland technical manager,…
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The Shift from Fabrication to Data-driven Manufacturing
Light steel frame manufacturing demonstrates how industrialised methods can boost construction productivity beyond traditional on-site techniques. Darren Richards, Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) Steering Group member and Managing Director of Cogent, provides a front-line perspective. As a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy…
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New Boost R Hybrid Roof brochure gives build-up examples and thermal guidance
As winter continues to bite, roofers, specifiers and builders battling to select an insulating roofing underlay which can cope with winter storms and cold weather may be interested in a new brochure produced by insulation specialist Actis. The document offers…
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PEFC-Certified wood at heart of 2026 Winter Olympics construction
Excitement surrounds the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics (MICO 2026). For the 2026 Games the use of traceable and responsibly sourced wood is a key part of the event with PEFC-certified Italian forests at the heart of its sustainability…
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