Construction

Homeowners may have to put the plans of getting a new car or expensive TV on hold for some time, as they plan out how to renovate their home. Fortunately it is one of the most viable ways to add value to your home, a worthwhile investment recommended by many UK property estate managers. Generally …

Bricklayers play a pivotal role in the development of domestic and commercial properties and you have to choose the right individuals. You need a team who can work quickly, who are very experienced in their field. Some bricklayers will price depending on how long they’ve been working on a project, but you should always avoid …

Green building schemes have been set up by local and national governments throughout the world. The term “green building scheme” can, however, be quite misleading, as the focus isn’t always placed purely on sustainable building practices, but also on constructing living communities which are able to provide a good quality of life which is based …

Overhead cranes or bridge cranes are generally used in the industrial sector for heavy lifting activities. The main component of the lift crane is the hoist which travels along the bridge made by two parallel runways. In the UK the cranes are usually called Goliath Cranes when the bridge is supported by legs. The legs …

There are plenty of bulldozers on the market but not many perform quite as well as the Caterpillar D9. This really is a bit of a beast when it comes to shifting earth, and it’s regularly used in the military. It has proved to be extremely effective for the Israeli Defence Forces, while the US …

Polycarbonate Dome rooflights are a modern way to provide more economical lighting by using the sun’s natural light to meet your indoor lighting needs. Polycarbonate is a very hard and durable type of transparent plastic that offers a high level of versatility. Polycarbonate is moulded into different shapes to create a small window like opening …

Hormann DF98 and N80 are durable and stylish garage doors manufactured in Germany. They are meticulously designed and can be used for both domestic and commercial purposes. These doors have a lot of advantages over other types of garage doors. Some of the advantages of these garage doors include the following; They have an Extra …

British Construction firms have been at it again, and they have played a big part in reducing the deficit, and March showed the same level of growth as February, remaining around 62.5 (50 being the mark for growth). The construction industry accounts for 7 percent of the UK economy, and even though it was damaged …

8 April, 2013 | Prupim, the genuine estate investment management arm of M&G Investments, has acquired a £105.4m residential rental portfolio owned by the Berkeley Group and partially funded by the houses and Communities Agency. Not yet a subscriber Sign up today for fast and complete access to cnplus.co.uk and the weekly Construction …

The transaction comprises £140m of equity, and £70m of debt, valuing Cala at £210m. Patron and Legal & General each take a 46.5% share, leaving 7% within the hands of senior management. The new owners have promised funds for significant land purchasing. Lloyds Banking Group will continue its support of the business with a brand …