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Construction UK Magazine - August 2016 Newsletter | |
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Construction industry sees loss of momentum, PMI survey says
Activity in the construction industry fell again in July, confirming "a clear loss of momentum since the second quarter of 2016", a survey has said.
The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the sector fell to 45.9 last month, down slightly from June and below 50, which indicates contraction. The latest number suggests output in the construction industry shrank at the fastest pace since June 2009. Read more... | |
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Vintage-Style Home Cinema Wins Award
It has just been announced that Smart homes technology specialists Cyberhomes have won this year’s CEDIA Award for ‘Best Home Cinema over £100,000’. The award recognises the technical excellence of a London home cinema room that was designed, built and delivered by Cyberhomes.
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Marsotti Digital Construction
Marsotti is dedicated to supplying the building, civil engineering and enabling/demolition sectors with technically illustrated still images or moving pictures. From phasing diagrams through to logistics layouts, sequence of works and focus details, their graphics will help you clarify tenders, win bids, convey intentions and improve planning. Read more... | |
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ISD single envelope construction - driving warehouse and cold store design
Modern warehouse and cold store developments using single envelope composite panel construction has a lot going for it, explains Tony Wall, MD of ISD Solutions.
With smart design, expert delivery and proven know-how, cost reductions of up to 20% can be achieved whilst delivering virtually airtight, high-performing buildings with low lifetime running costs. Read more...
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RIBA- 20 Ways to tackle The UK's Housing Crisis
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today set out its key recommendations for dealing with the UK’s dire housing crisis. With a new government and the leave result of the EU referendum, it’s more vital than ever to ensure design quality isn’t comprised as we ramp up the construction industry to keep Britain’s economy growing and build much needed new homes. Read more... |
Technical Issue with Construction Industry Scheme Online Service
The HMRC Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) online service is currently experiencing technical issues with regard to the verification of subcontractors.
Due to a fault with the online service, which enables CIS contractors to verify subcontractors and file their monthly returns, any subcontractor verification details that have previously been obtained online are being removed from the system when they become two years old. Read more... | |
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Aecom to use Microsoft HoloLens in engineering and construction
Global engineering giant Aecom has unveiled a pilot project to deploy Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headsets in engineering and construction projects on three continents. The aim is to take 3D modelling to the next step, enabling project workers and clients to explore the construction projects on which they are working. Read more... |
Thames garden bridge delays raise risk of major boat collision – expert
Delays to construction work on London’s proposed garden bridge risk causing a major collision on the Thames on the scale of the 1989 Marchioness disaster, a leading marine civil engineer has warned.
Construction of the controversial 367-metre tree and plant-lined bridge designed by Thomas Heatherwick had been due to start this summer. Read more...
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Construction UK Magazine - June Issue
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The publication provides an extensive look at breaking news, analysis, features, projects, product launches, discussions, and interviews all resulting in Construction UK Magazine being an informative, interesting and useful read.
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