Rob Corr

Do you have a brick slip project on the horizon? Let’s discuss how Mechslip or NaturAL-X might be your best route to compliance and sustainability. Resiliant A1 rated mechanically fixed brick slip facades have been our specialism for some time, join us online and find out why. Ash & Lacy

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📆 Book an Architectural Glazing Consultation See below link in comments #architecturalglazing #structuralglazing

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Letchworth-headquartered construction company Willmott Dixon has been chosen by Westminster City Council to undertake a £36m restoration project in Marylebone.

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Just another brick in the wall..... #Murnells #Maincontractor #BuildingDevelopment #Luxuryproperties #Londonproject #ResidentialConstruction #MurnellsProjects #Highendresidential #brick #redbrick

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Adobe Hanley Ltd granted planning for Stoke-on-Trent PBSA: https://lnkd.in/g7mgRH7M cc Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Hewitt&Carr Services #pbsanews #pbsa #planning #residential #studentaccommodation #planningapproved

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What is the average cost of a refurbishment/extension? Some sources say £1350-£2250 per square metre. Other sources say £1000-£3000 per square metre. Is this really helpful to anyone? Let’s say you are planning a 60 sqm extension. According to this guide, it will cost you £60k-180k. That’s 200% of the difference!😳 Not only that… In London in particular we have loads of costs that will not be associated with the build itself. Parking, handling, access restrictions, planning conditions, party wall matters or other licences to consider. It’s hard to compare apples 🍎 with eggs 🥚. That’s why the tendering process is so important. Nothing will give you a better idea of what to expect in terms of cost than talking to a professional who can see the traps straight away. It might be a matter of an hour of conversation to give you an idea of the budget or it might be a matter of a lot of grief from the clients if you miss the figure they had in mind. The choice is yours 😉

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During the past year we have all seen a decline in the fortunes of the cladding, glazing and roofing specialist subcontractors across the UK. To try address the issues directly I have met with the directors of a great many manufacturers to ask what Wates Group could do to help strengthen their customer base (our specialist subcontractors). I did this believing that they would have a better understanding of the subcontractors, as manufacturers interact with them far more regularly than I and they bring a different perspective. So far not one of the manufacturers has made a single suggestion as to how we might jointly strengthen the market. Disappointing falls short of how I feel. How do specialist subcontractors feel about their relationships with their major suppliers? Are you working together or are suppliers disconnected from your business? I’d be interested to know.

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A new report from GB Concrete & Pump highlights the toughest areas in the UK for obtaining approved house planning permissions. London tops the list with a low approval rate of just 72.36%, followed by the East of England at 78.71%. In contrast, the North East shows the highest approval rate at 85.42%. This disparity raises concerns about the housing gap, particularly in high-demand regions. For more insights, check out the full report: https://bit.ly/48287Ui #PlanningPermission #HousingCrisis #Construction #UKHousing #RealEstate

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What’s the saying “ New Year New Catalogue “ New Products ✅ Technical Information ✅ Dimensional Drawings ✅ Handing Details ✅ Packed with value and just the right size to be by your side at all times 📖 To request a copy drop a comment below

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Not 1 Not 2 Not 3 Not 4 But 💥 5 💥 TruFrame Composite Doors in stock ready for their new homes!! Complete with Liniar Frames. Trade Counter Mate #compositedoors #truframe #truframecompositedoors

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MCRMA and SPV Training Solutions join forces to increase training opportunities The MCRMA has announced it is collaborating with the specialist division of member-company SPV Special Projects to expand the opportunities for training and skills development relating to the installation of metal roofing and cladding. The Walsall-based roofing and cladding contractor already provides the facilities for the MCRMA to deliver its own three-day introductory course, but it is now launching several of its own training programmes through its SPV Training Solutions division that people working across the industry can benefit from with the added benefit of a CITB discount for eligible businesses. 🗣Clare Fenton, Chair of the MCRMA said: “The new building safety regime that applies to our industry means that everyone working in the industry must be competent to undertake the tasks required in their role, and that they are qualified to make the decisions they make. “The development of the competency frameworks will help our sector formalise the processes for doing this, but in the meantime it is really important that we do everything we can to increase training provision. This is why we are keen to collaborate with SPV and highlight how their training courses are available now to help installers develop their skills and gain qualifications from an accredited training provider.” Kate W., Commercial Director of SPV Special Projects, said: “As a market-leading roofing contractor, we are acutely aware of the current skills shortages and the difficulties in attracting new entrants to our industry. That’s why SPV created a Training Hub five years ago to address this issue and it has proved to be an extremely valuable facility, which we believe can help the industry as a whole. “Hence why SPV Training Solutions have been working closely with the cladding sector through the MCRMA, consultants and manufacturers to support the roofing and cladding industry with infrastructure for training. They have supported us to develop a series of installer training courses, starting in September 2024, which are designed to help installers get the fundamentals right and work safely and efficiently.” 👀 Find out more including the courses available here: https://lnkd.in/eSW3CJKj #roofing #cladding #metalroofing #facades #construction #skills #training #skillsdevelopment #bestpractice #advice #guidance #buildingsafety

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Is M-Dock from Sano the answer to building 1.5m homes 🏘? find out in the latest article 📰 from PBC Today 44, page 178/179. Planning and Building Control Today (https://lnkd.in/ePWEyHMu) #offsiteconstruction #mmc #mdock

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“builders, not blockers” - Sir Keir Starmer - now it seems Cancellers https://lnkd.in/eURbHurf 17th July https://lnkd.in/ebTQnina 28th July How can the infrastructure suppliers of Britain plan and develop their business's with such people leading the way (All parties not just the current one) Business needs long term committed plans, not constant change. Let alone the amount of sunk money in designing, planning and consultation on these projects

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A couple of little amendments to our Buyer role in Manchester - for which you can read all about it, read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eJJxQVup Those changes come off the back of a FULL conversation with the HR Manager and then also the Procurement Manager. And why's that so important? It's because details MATTER when us recruiters are selling your business, your role and your employees to potential future employees. A couple of little bits of guesswork here and there can greatly affect the process at the business end - and it normally would only take 10 minutes of your time if you're an existing client. So why don't more do it? If you're a Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer or a Buyer working in Construction, rest assured this business is going to offer you the works in terms of training - have a read of my advert here: https://lnkd.in/eJJxQVup and call me on 07766 557554 for more details.

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Reasons of Honeycomb in Concrete. 1. No proper support 2. No proper Shuttering 3. No proper compaction 4. Cover block not provided 5. Poor mix ratio design

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Hi 'certain' valuers. Any chance you could bring yourselves into the current century so that lenders to self-builders aren't asked if their off-site manufacturer has BOPAS certification please? To put you in the picture, when a client asks their timber frame supplier if they have BOPAS certification, the answer will almost certainly be 'no - of course not'. The timber frame manufacturer will then furnish them with industry standard third-party accreditation certification, such as ISO9001; STA Assure or CATG Framemark.; all of which are accepted by structural warranty providers and insurers. The self-builder will then go back to the lender, or their broker that has limited access to market products, who will refuse to accept the industry standard accreditations because the valuer continues to stipulate, for some obscure and out-dated (ok - I'll say it: ignorant) reason, BOPAS and only BOPAS. The self-builder will then seek out lenders that are not subjected to such nonsense. Certain valuers will be, and are frequently, solely responsible for the lenders and brokers they 'advise' losing business to a lender that isn't governed by a rule book that hasn't been updated for fifty years or so. That's not very sensible, is it? Advising banks and building societies sensibly is the right and proper thing to do.

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