The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained steady in May, rising 2.4%, as 27,639 new vans hit British roads, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand for mid-size and larger vans grew by 21.5% and 2.0% respectively, helping offset a -21.0% decline in smaller vehicles weighing less…
DetailsTwo people were stabbed to death on Thursday at a mosque in South Africa’s Malmesbury in the Western Cape before the attacker was shot dead by police. (AhlulBayt News Agency) – Two people were stabbed to death on Thursday at a mosque in South Africa’s Malmesbury in the Western Cape before the attacker was shot…
DetailsFor years, tradespeople have been tarnished with the reputation for prioritising football over work. Many members of the public see them as being a bit too eager to down tools and head to the nearest big screen. However, recent research among tradespeople busts this myth. The UK’s leading online trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has run a…
DetailsPakistan on Saturday celebrated Eid Al-Fitr prayer with religious zeal and fervour. (AhlulBayt News Agency) – Pakistan on Saturday celebrated Eid Al-Fitr prayer with religious zeal and fervour. Eid prayers were offered at mosques in all cities and towns of the country, media reports said. President Mamnoon Hussain and caretaker Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk extended…
DetailsBuilding services provider J S Wright has secured two contracts together worth more than £8 million for one of London’s tallest and most luxurious riverside schemes. The contractor will supply and install the mechanical services for the Maine Tower at Galliard Homes’ Harbour Central development in Canary Wharf. The 42-storey building will comprise 299 highly…
DetailsLike all free countries of the world, the people of Palestine–real Palestinians– should be polled. They should determine the political system of Palestine, and that governing body will decide on the future of others who immigrated to Palestine. There’s no other solution to this issue of Palestine: this is a path to the elimination of…
DetailsLogic Certification is pleased to welcome Essex Trade Training to the LCL family. The centre has been set-up by enterprising gas and electrical engineer, Micky Kline, and training is delivered by tradespeople with real experience. Based in Colchester, Essex Trade Training currently offers training for gas engineers, but aims to grow to suit learners in…
DetailsECA has launched its new podcast with an inaugural episode about Building Information Modelling (BIM). In the first instalment, ECA director of technical Steve Martin debunks six of the biggest myths about BIM: · BIM is just for main contractors or Tier 1 organisations · BIM is just 3D modelling · BIM will cost too…
DetailsCanadian Muslims celebrated `Eid al-Fitr on Friday, June 17 with large `Eid prayer services in convention centers as well as at many outdoor facilities given the beautiful summer weather across the country. (AhlulBayt News Agency) – Canadian Muslims celebrated `Eid al-Fitr on Friday, June 17 with large `Eid prayer services in convention centers as well…
DetailsInnovation is the key theme for this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW), which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 9 to 11 October. UKCW will champion innovating and pioneering ideas, projects and products via a new Innovation Trail which runs through each of the nine shows: Build Show, Energy 2018, Timber Expo, Building Tech…
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