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Electrifying industry: The road to diesel-free construction sites

Daniel Marsh, programme manager of the Centre for Low Emission Construction at Imperial College London, examines the efficiency measures needed in construction to allow for the transition to diesel-free, fully electric plant in the near future.

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HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel facility to address material shortfall

HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel component facility to reduce materials shortages at the Copthall tunnel in Hillingdon.

G F Tomlinson appointed to Pagabo Medium Works Framework

G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver public sector projects throughout Yorkshire and the Midlands through Pagabo's Medium Works Framework.

Saint-Gobain to divest UK distribution business to the STARK Group

Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement to divest distribution resources through the sale of all merchanting brands, including Jewson, to the Stark group.

Rising cost of materials will be biggest challenge in 2023, UK builders say

A new report assessing industry views on the year ahead found that UK builders believe the rising cost of materials will be their biggest challenge in 2023.

Kier kickstarts switch to Battery Storage Units (BSUs)

Kier becomes the UK's first business to switch to the use of Battery Storage Units (BSUs) to reduce carbon emissions across its sites.

Cutting carbon in concrete to be trialled across Scottish Water sites

Scottish Water is considering the use of new production technologies that are cutting carbon from concrete across their sites, significantly reducing emissions.

English timber could be untapped natural resource in UK built environment

A consortium of experts in timber construction and engineering is exploring ways to boost the use of English timber in the built environment.

Investing in the future of UK manufacturing with the new Etex plasterboard factory

Leading lightweight construction manufacturer Etex is set to double the Bristol-based production capacity for its Siniat brand upon the opening of its plasterboard factory expansion, which comes at a time when material shortages continue to put pressure on the supply chain.

Second HS2 giant tunnel boring machine under London begins journey

‘Caroline’ has begun her journey from West Ruislip to Greenford, as the second giant tunnel boring machine under London to begin tunnelling this month.

Concrete sustainability to be boosted by an international partnership with ACI and GCCA

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) have formalised their collaboration to develop concrete sustainability.

Tool theft epidemic in UK expected to worsen as cost-of-living-crisis continues

Over half of tradespeople expect the tool theft epidemic to worsen as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with 4 in 5 experiencing tool theft this year.

Reducing carbon in concrete now a top priority across construction industry

Reducing carbon in concrete is now the top demand across the building industry, a report from Dodge Construction Network has found.

Four ways to combat tool theft in the construction industry

In this article, Lucinda Thorpe, business development executive at Newgate explains to PBC Today the ways in which tradespeople can protect themselves from construction tool theft.

Waste clay in cement trial could reduce carbon by 40%

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been appointed lead partner for a new groundbreaking waste clay in cement trial that could lead to carbon savings of up to 40%.

HS2 LPG generator trials celebrate 95% reduction in emissions

HS2 LPG generator trials, in which liquefied petroleum gas is used as a replacement for diesel, have shown massive reductions in emissions.

BBA HAPAS certification awarded to Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System

Gravitas International has received certification by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its FLEX MSE System.

Public highway resurfacing trial to create longer-lasting road surfaces

A new public highway resurfacing trial in Chelmsford, Essex, aims to increase the lifespan of roads with a new strengthening compound.

Sisk becomes first contractor in Ireland to switch to HVO fuel across all sites

John Sisk & Son will switch to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for use in plant and machinery on all of its Irish construction sites.

British Gypsum’s ThistlePro® FastSet Finish celebrates successful launch

Three months after launch, British Gypsum's ThistlePro® FastSet Finish is proving to be very popular with plasterers and merchants across the UK.

F1 technology halves diesel use of HS2 tower crane

An HS2 tower crane is trialling technology developed for Formula 1 (F1) to significantly cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality at one of its London construction sites.

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