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It’s a fair cob

1 Feb 22 A research project led by the University of Plymouth aims to revive the traditional method of building with earth and straw. David Taylor reports

A solution to asbestos waste?

28 Jan 22 A pioneering research project is developing a commercial-scale method of diverting asbestos-containing waste from landfill and transforming it into a harmless – and useful – building product. David Taylor reports

Sector Focus: Safe as houses?

27 Jan 22 The house-building industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. And although some of the bigger house-builders look to be in good shape, the overall picture is far from sparkling. David Taylor reports

The flywheel finds its moment

30 Dec 21 It’s nothing much to look at – just a box – but the Punch Power 200 is a magic money-saving machine that is already saving contractors thousands of pounds-worth of fuel. Phil Bishop reports

Hidden wonders in London’s Piccadilly

30 Dec 21 A massive hole – and a floating staircase – lurk behind an elegant Georgian façade on London’s Piccadilly. David Taylor reports

Anyone for T?

23 Dec 21 A new type of electricity pylon – the first new design for nearly a century – is being used to connect Hinkley Point C nuclear power station to the grid. David Taylor reports

Exercises in design

22 Dec 21 Are municipal leisure centres designed with the needs of all users in mind? One architect thinks not. So, to judge for himself, David Taylor cycled into his local town where a brand-new leisure centre is currently under construction

Definitely Mabey

21 Dec 21 Shoring specialist Mabey Hire has played a supporting role in a major hospital development in Manchester

Cement comes clean

21 Dec 21 Cement production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries. But there are now concerted efforts to tackle the problem – and even go ‘beyond zero’. David Taylor reports

How NMCN bit off more than it could chew

20 Dec 21 Just 18 months ago NMCN, the company formerly called North Midland Construction, posted its 2019 financial results showing double-digit growth in revenue and profit. Phil Bishop wonders what happened

Smart glove looking to revise standards

10 Dec 21 The inventor of a new safety device is calling for a revision of current standards to reflect his technical advances

The lowdown on...The Prompt Payment Code

10 Dec 21 Late payment, payment abuse, subbie-bashing – call it what you will, the withholding of payments due to suppliers has long been a scourge of the construction industry, stifling cashflow and crippling small businesses

Reaching new heights

17 Nov 21 JCB has unveiled a new rotating telehandler designed very much with ‘modern methods of construction’ in mind. David Taylor reports

Seeing Red

12 Nov 21 With six months to go until the end of the red diesel rebate for construction users, TCI asked plant hirers what the new rules would mean for them. David Taylor reports

Restoration drama

5 Nov 21 Building conservators have just completed a pilot contract paving the way towards the complete restoration of the West Front of Wells Cathedral. David Taylor paid them a visit

Steelwork stands firm

4 Nov 21 Demand for structural steelwork remains strong even though steel prices have doubled since November 2020. Meanwhile the industry is on track to achieve a zero-carbon footprint well before its self-imposed deadline of 2050 and is launching an initiative to improve fire protection. Jim Simpson reports

Low carbon credentials

4 Nov 21 Marshalls, the manufacturer of paving and hard landscaping products, reckons it has halved its carbon footprint since 2008 and aims to have reduced its carbon emissions per tonne of production by a further 40% by 2030.

Lido’s new lease of life

3 Nov 21 In the World Heritage city of Bath, contractors are working on the restoration of Britain’s oldest outdoor swimming pool and lido. Paul Thompson reports

More bang for your buck

2 Nov 21 Pioneering explosive methods have been used to demolish a former pharmaceuticals factory near Bristol. David Taylor reports

Reidsteel’s home game

28 Oct 21 The Dorset town of Christchurch is home to a structural steel company that believes the time is right to invest and grow, reject developers’ offers for its site and to prepare for the opportunities created by…Brexit. Jim Simpson reports

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