Go buy the board

Article Abstract:

The sale of medium density fibreboard (MDF) has increased by 15% annually in the UK. It is more popular than timber and other products, such as plywood. In 1992 sales are estimated to be 350,000 cubic metres. UK leaders Caberboard in Cowie, Stirling will be launching an exterior board for commercial purchase in about 1995. Caberboard believes that exterior MDF is superior to plywood. Moulding manufacturer Fibercill in the West Midlands is expanding in the production of MDF architraves and skirting boards. It has 300 stockists nationwide.

Product information, Supply and demand, Lumber industry, Fiberboard (Engineered wood), Fiberboard, Caberboard, Fibercill

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The hole world in his hands

Article Abstract:

The Jubilee Line Extension project involves expenditure of 9 million pounds sterling a week, according to project director Hugh Doherty. He has had to deal with a number of unique problems during the course of the project, which is the largest construction job in the UK. These include the temporary suspension of work when the Heathrow Express tunnel collapsed in Oct 1994. However, he is confident that the project will be completed on schedule in spring 1998.

Tunnels Construction, Bridge and Tunnel Construction, Management, Tunnel construction, Interview, Tunneling, Doherty, Hugh

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US versus the US

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom steel construction industry businesses are more productive and cost effective than US competitors, according to the British Constructional Steelwork Association. British firms, unlike American ones, have successfully implemented computer-aided design technology to enhance production and reduce costs. They also have superior laws on health and safety and volatile organic compounds usage.

United States, Finance, Steel industry, Steel, Structural, Structural steel

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