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Offsite Manufacture of Timber Frame Panels

Published 10 October 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Modern methods of construction

This is a new method of construction that changes the way the industry build houses for conservation areas where a traditional brick finish is required. This building has been constructed using a Local Homes Eco200 timber panel combined with a Saint-Gobain brickslip system. This allows offsite manufacture of a finished panel to come to site on a truck, for erection…

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Lifting Accessory for Levelling Loads

Published 10 October 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Inspection and assurance

This contractor is using a lifting attachment that uses both new and tried and tested technology, levels loads effectively and safely with high precision. The attachment can handle both light and heavy objects, ranging from 0 kg up to 20 tonnes. For this normally a snatch block would be needed but with this attachment the operative can release the chain-wheel…

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Construction Academy for Prison Residents

Published 10 October 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Promoting construction as a career choice

A Construction Academy has been set up within a prison whereby the contractor in partnership with the local College to teach, monitor and assess upon completion various trades, building a small house with 6 custodial residents over a 12 week period. The aim of this initiative is to: Roll out a continued program 3-4 times a year Provide people in…

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