Construction materials Ellis Fox Blog

The supply chain changes that could improve construction

In trying to improve construction output and margins, the focus is usually on bidding, planning permissions and finance as the usual stumbling blocks. While it’s true these factors are often the cause of delays that add to project costs, there are other areas that warrant […]

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Circular economy progress in UK construction

A recent news article proudly announced that the use of recycled aggregates is at their highest levels to date. It’s an achievement for sure and something to be proud of, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. According to the report 73.5 million tonnes of […]

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A glimpse into the future of materials management in construction

Many main contractors are committed to creating net-zero sites, reducing construction waste and improving management of materials. But it’s not a straight forward task, there are hundreds of elements that need to connect to make this happen. Materials still need to comply with standards and […]

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