Scottish plant firm takes on easyHire franchise

Scottish plant firm takes on easyHire franchise

The independent plant and tool hire business, which has more than 47 years’ experience, has signed a franchising and licensing agreement with easyHire, which specialises in digital systems for the rental sector. Martin Plant Hire, which has seven depots across Scotland, has purchased the exclusive brand rights to EasyToolhire Scotland ​to achieve greater local expansion….

More losses for Higgins

More losses for Higgins

For the year to 31st July 2020, Higgins Group made a pre-tax loss of £3.1m on turnover down 22% at £186m. “A combination of exceptional circumstances and one-off events including Covid-19 during the year contributed to the loss,” said chairman Richard Higgins. The pre-tax loss was slightly better than the previous year’s £4.0m pre-tax loss….

Keepmoat cleared for £24m Burton development

Keepmoat cleared for £24m Burton development

Malthouse Place Keepmoat Homes intends to build an estate of 125 detached and semi-detached houses on the former Imex Business Centre site off Shobnall Road in the town. Keepmoat said that it was targeting first-time buyers and planned to use ‘modern construction methods’, which suggests some form of prefabrication, but did not give details. The…

Gulfeagle Supply Announces Jim Barnish as Vice President of Operations, District 1b | 2021-02-11

Gulfeagle Supply Announces Jim Barnish as Vice President of Operations, District 1b | 2021-02-11

Gulfeagle Supply Announces Jim Barnish as Vice President of Operations, District 1b | 2021-02-11 | Roofing Contractor This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message…

Cumbrian road job claims carbon neutral first

Cumbrian road job claims carbon neutral first

The site compound near the M6 and Brettargh Holt roundabout Amey Consulting designed and provided carbon consultancy services on the A590 dual carriageway resurfacing and reconstruction between M6 junction 36 and Brettargh Holt roundabout in Cumbria. Amey’s carbon modelling experts worked with Highways England and contractors – Aggregate Industries, AE Yates and HW Martin –…

Commercial Roofing Simplified: Flexible Design, Multiple Solutions

Commercial Roofing Simplified: Flexible Design, Multiple Solutions

Commercial Roofing Simplified: Flexible Design, Multiple Solutions | Roofing Contractor This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you…

BBA consults on tighter, costlier certification for high-rise buildings

BBA consults on tighter, costlier certification for high-rise buildings

BBA chief executive Hardy Giesler In an exclusive interview with The Construction Index’s Re:Construction podcast this week, BBA chief executive Hardy Giesler revealed his plans for an Agrément Plus system for high-rise buildings. He said that the inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire had exposed weaknesses in the buildings products certification system. “For that…

MCA Honors Ed Karper, Karl Hielscher with Service Awards | 2021-02-11

MCA Honors Ed Karper, Karl Hielscher with Service Awards | 2021-02-11

MCA Honors Ed Karper, Karl Hielscher with Service Awards | 2021-02-11 | Roofing Contractor This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to…

Brickwork contractor taps up rival crew

Brickwork contractor taps up rival crew

Phoenix owner-director Christian Watson (left) with one of his new recruits, Pav Bains Derbyshire-based Phoenix Brickwork is gunning for nationwide growth. Having acquired Northampton’s BMH Scaffolding in October 2020 it is looking hit £15m turnover this year. Joining Phoenix Brickwork from Irvine-Whitlock are Pav Bains, Raj Bains, Jim Chandler, Wayne Addison, Neil Weston, and Steve…