Soil testing is an essential part of the waste disposal process within the construction industry. It allows each individual or business to understand exactly what material they are dealing with. There are also legal requirements that soil testing will help you satisfy. What is Soil Testing? It is the process of conducting laboratory analysis on […]

Construction output rebounds 2.4% in February Construction output returned to strong growth in February after a washout in January due to heavy rain. Monthly construction output is estimated to have increased 2.4% in volume terms following the 1.7% fall in January, with February ranking as the highest monthly value in level terms (£15.6 bn) since […]

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) have recently released their Annual Mineral Planning Survey (AMPS) for 2022. It highlights that demand for construction aggregates has outstripped new permitted reserves for ten years running, placing unprecedented pressure on future availability. Using data from MPA members, the reports shows a chronic failure to replenish rock, sand and gravel […]

Sand plays a massive role as an aggregate within the construction industry. You may just think there is one type of Construction Sand, but that is where you are wrong. There are many different types of sand used within construction, all with their own unique grading and application. Understanding some of the most common types […]

Construction work falls to lowest level in a year January saw the lowest level of construction work in almost a year, as ongoing economic uncertainty and heavy rain blighted the industry, according to official statistics. The value of work across all construction sectors for the month was £14.8bn, a 1.7 per cent fall from December […]

Construction Aggregates are a crucial material in the construction industry. You can find them in many different applications, such as creating piling mats or producing concrete. However, using aggregates efficiently in large-scale construction projects is a challenging task. To maximize their use, you need to plan carefully, coordinate, and manage materials effectively and efficiently.   […]

Inflation added £23bn to cost of construction last year Rising costs add 23bn to the cost of construction output last year taking it to a record £204bn. This is the first-time annual construction value surpassed £200bn and represented a 15% rise from 2021 output values in nominal terms. Barbour ABI analysis of real versus nominal […]

Producers of heavy-side construction mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt and concrete, endured a challenging end to 2022. Against a background of continued growth in construction activity last year, supply chain bottlenecks, unprecedented costs pressures, extraordinary weather conditions and looming economic recession, demand for heavy-side materials declined for the third consecutive quarter at the end of […]

Construction new work output slips 0.4% in November Construction new work output in November fell 0.4% after being impacted by a near 5% fall in new build housing. Overall total output remained flat, as a modest 0.6% increase in repair and maintenance work helped to offset the new work fall. The fall in output was […]

Construction Aggregates are essential materials that are used in the construction of buildings, roads and other infrastructure. There are many different types of Aggregates, each of which has its own unique properties and characteristics. We will explore the benefits of using different types of Aggregates and how they can be used effectively in construction projects. […]

Drainage is an essential aspect of any construction project, whether it’s a new home, a commercial building, or a landscaping project. One of the most effective ways to improve drainage is by using drainage aggregates. Drainage aggregates are materials that can be used in various ways to facilitate water drainage. In this blog post, we […]

Government pushes ahead with £3bn building safety levy The Government has set out details of how it plans to charge developers to fix unsafe buildings as it prepares to impose the Building Safety Levy. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has started consulting development on the plans, which will see £3bn collected over […]