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Gemma wins twice at the Lancashire Sub36 awards
It has been almost a month since we wrote that our very own Gemma Harper was a two-time finalist in the Sub36 awards…. and we are so proud, she won both ! The awards celebrate the young entrepreneurial, professional and business talent that the Lancashire region has to offer! It rewards those aged under 36 who […]
scaffold for inspection of the Atrium dome – Liverpool central Library
We were asked to provide a scaffold to allow inspection of the Atrium dome on the roof of Liverpool central Library. Due to the shape and location of the Atrium, and potential weight of any replacement glazing units, we devised a scheme that would span the atrium with beamwork, from which we could erect hanging […]
Gemma Harper – Doubled Her Chances At The Sub36 Awards !
We are so proud ! Not only is Gemma Harper at Hardy Services a finalist for the Lifelong Learner award in the Sub36 awards – she has been nominated as a finalist for Employee Of the Year – well done Gemma !! Sub36 Awards celebrate the young entrepreneurial, professional and business talent that the Lancashire region has […]
New Site – The Railway Sidings
We have just purchased a new site to develop, 30,000 sqft. To house a new head office, storage, workshop and yard. This picture is from 1960’s of the same site – Railway Sidings – Padiham, Lancashire We will share more pictures soon ! This one is from The Lancashire Red Rose Collection […]
10 popular #construction apps to help you work smarter
Architect’s Formulator | iPhone / iPad | Over 400 Architect formulas for electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other designs FingerCAD | iPhone / iPad | “FingerCAD” is the first CAD application for technical drawing with fingers assisted by computer for portable devices Construction Cost Estimator | iPhone / iPad | Construction Cost Estimator helps contractors and service […]
Industry news round up | Aug 24th 2017
Construction Construction News | Contractor wanted for £300m Chester city revamp The Construction Index | Brick demand returns to 2007 levels Uk Construction Week | Construction Enquirer Awards at UK Construction Week Building | UK architect gets OK for £80m Gibraltar scheme Roofing RCI Mag | All Safe initiative has a measurable impact on Industry […]
15 Building & Construction Calculators
A collection of useful building / construction cost calculators we found online Homebuilding & Renovating | Building Cost Calculator Jewson | Building Cost Calculator Source4me | Various Building Material Calculators Harvey Norman Architects | Early Stage Project Cost Calculator Hints & Things | Various Building Materials Calculators BCIS | Cost Calculator Self Build | Self […]
5 Technologies Impacting the #Construction Industry
While the traditional view of construction remains, heavy machinery, hard hats and scaffolding, the industry is being transformed by technology. We researched five technologies that are impacting construction and found some great articles and links for you to delve into….put that kettle on ! Drones Drones are arguably one of the biggest things in […]
Vintage scaffolding and construction photography
We scoured the web for some of the best vintage photos of scaffolding and construction…. Workers pictured fooling around as they built some of America’s most iconic buildings Empire State Building NYC How it was built Restoring the Statue of Liberty NYC in 1984 Construction of the Manhattan […]