Launch of the new Walker Engineering (NW) Ltd Website

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After months of hard work we are proud to launch the brand new Walker Engineering (NW) Ltd website!

The site gives a clear overview of the services we offer and we have provided examples of projects we have worked on which certainly demonstrates the skill set of the team we have within the business. Profiles of the team can be found on the website so if you are looking to speak with a specific person here at Walker Engineering then please do not hesitate to give them a call. Also, if you are interested in coming over to our premises in Skelmersdale to view the workshop and discuss any requirements then again please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

We are very lucky to work with some fantastic clients and you will see some great testimonials which demonstrate our emphasis on building strong and lasting relationships. This has meant that many customers return to us on numerous occasions to fulfill their onsite requirements.

Please also give our twitter account a follow, these are exciting times here at Walker Engineering and you will be able to keep up to date with all that is going on!

Constructionline adds to its Supply Chain Management Offer

Steel Framed Construction – The Benefits

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Steel is a superior construction material with many benefits that have brought it to the forefront as one of the best and most feasible building materials for both commercial and residential construction.

The immense strength of steel framing is a great advantage to buildings but one of its other very important features is its flexibility.  It can bend without cracking allowing a steel building to flex when it is pushed to one side by severe wind or even an earthquake. A further characteristic of steel is its plasticity or ductility meaning that when subjected to great force, it will not suddenly crack like glass, but slowly bend out of shape.  This property allows steel buildings to start to bend, or deform, thus giving warning to inhabitants to escape.  Failure in steel frames is not sudden – a steel structure rarely collapses and in the majority of cases performs far better in earthquake than most other materials because of all its properties.

Read more about steel framing in construction here.

Steel Framed Construction - The Benefits

Constructionline adds to its Supply Chain Management Offer

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Constructionline, the leading provider of procurement and supply chain management services, is introducing an increased range of membership accreditations, designed to accommodate the broadening needs of both suppliers and buyers on a single platform.

The familiar Constructionline offer is renamed Silver (level 2), and continues to provide a compelling service. Two further membership options have now been added; Gold (level 3) and Platinum (level 4).  Gold membership increases the level of scrutiny and risk management by extending the mandatory PQQ and including a mandatory Health and Safety Accreditation. Platinum membership is aimed at high-value, high-risk contracts and work categories and adds an on-premise audit and assessment.

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