Findings published today (14 January) from the ECITB’s Workforce Census reinforce the scale of the challenge facing the engineering construction industry (ECI) to ensure it has the thousands of additional skilled workers needed to meet future demand. The ECI plays…

An epoxy repair mortar was used to repair the damaged concrete substrate in a clarifier tank at a Wastewater Plant in the UK. The system achieved a complete cure despite being completely submerged in water due to a rainstorm during…

The Role of Service Life Prediction Models and MCI® Concrete, one of the world’s most widely used materials of construction, has an undying enemy: Corrosion. If left unchecked, corrosion expands reinforcing metals, leading to cracking, spalling, and gradual deterioration of…

Komatsu is pleased to present the availability and expansion of the model range of Komatsu simulators with the new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator Simulator. The Komatsu simulator add-on module for demolition excavators is designed based on the Komatsu PC490HRD…

The first CASE CX85E midi excavator in the UK has been delivered to Harbour Lights Campsite, a family-run camping and holiday home site in Haverigg, on the south-west tip of the Lake District. Supplied by local CASE dealer Dennis Barnfield,…

Continental announced the X-Life TM XCP5 hose, a new flexible braided hose for high-pressure hydraulic applications requiring extra abrasion resistance. The hose is part of the company’s initiative to offer a premium braided hose portfolio that is also ISO 18752 compliant.  The new…

~ Best Practices to Ensure Seamless Cold-Weather Operation~ As winter sets in, air compressors face unique challenges that can lead to inefficiencies, costly downtime, and potential damage. Freezing temperatures affect system components, lubrication, and drainage, posing risks to performance and…

Jesmonite, which boasts its headquarters in Bishop’s Castle and has business and distribution hubs in Europe and America, set out to develop relationships with Chamber of Commerce organisations around the world after visiting a British Chambers of Commerce event in…

The CEO of a national construction charity, Band of Builders, is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles – often stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools and equipment – as it’s forcing small building businesses…

Carbon dioxide is a gas essential in the production of many everyday products, including food and beverages as well as being a key raw material in the fertilizer industry. However, these days, carbon dioxide hits the news headlines for all…