What is Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering is a vast term with a number of specialisations and disciplines as part of the field. It can be confusing sometimes to think of what exactly a civil engineer does, and the term is myriad. A civil engineer creates, improves and protects the environment around us and in which we live, and are … Read more

Construction Recycling Explained.

Historically, mankind has salvaged and recycled building materials. An established tradition, the earliest examples of which are documented in the downfall of the Roman Empire, with groups of people plundering buildings as a source of new building materials – in search of skilfully worked stone masonry and fired clay products to incorporate into their own … Read more

What Is BIM?

BIM, or Building Information Modelling is a broad term that is the process of creation and management of digital information about “assets” , a catch-all term given to things such as buildings, bridges, highways, and tunnels. BIMs are files which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to support decision making regarding a building, or other … Read more

28 Brand New Homes Are Coming To Llanfairfechan

Housing giants Cartrefi Conwy, Brenig Construction and Beech Developments are around halfway finished on their affordable housing development in Llanfairfechan. The works – 28 new homes, divided into 7 houses with 2-3 bedrooms, 4 apartments and 17 1-2 bedroom apartments will be added to a developed Cul-de-Sac in Penmaenmawr Road, Llanfairfechan. The three firms are … Read more

Sustainability In Construction

  Sustainability is a term that describes the desire to try and carry about activities without depleting natural resources or having a harmful impact on the environment. Many companies and firms abide by yearly commitments to allow for sustainable operations. Being accountable for your actions affects all of us, companies most of all. Most civil … Read more

Civil Engineering & Groundwork Contractors in the UK

Throughout the year of 2015 there has been a rise in civil engineering and groundwork contractors across the UK, with a large selection of contracts well underway in the North West region. More and more projects are starting for local communities, all of which require experienced staff as well as a team of dedicated enthusiasts … Read more

Construction in North Wales in Denbighshire Boom

It seems like there’s always some new development within construction in North Wales and this September was no different as it was announced that Denbighshire’s housing is the most affordable throughout the area.   This can only have a knock-on effect for the construction of new homes in the county as houses are snapped up … Read more

Defence Contractors UK Benefit From Regional Housing Expansion

In what is sure to come as a huge boost for defence contractors UK based and otherwise, it has been announced that countrywide growth is at a seven month high throughout the construction sector.   August saw a great upturn in fortune for industry professionals according to the Markit/CIPS construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Many … Read more