With billions in new government funding directed at UK road repairs, demand for pothole repair materials is rising. This step-by-step guide covers the professional repair process used by highways contractors, from preparation and cold lay asphalt filling through to edge sealing, crack treatment and road marking reinstatement, along with the essential materials needed to deliver durable, long-lasting repairs.
This guide explains what undercutting is, why abrasive materials cause it, when undercut protection is a specification requirement, and how it aligns across the four tiers of the CMT's OTEC asphalt blade range.
Our folding Wire mesh lockers keep PPE dry, visible and secure between shifts, but choosing the wrong configuration wastes space and budget. This guide covers why ventilated storage matters, how single, two and three door folding mesh lockers compare, and how to specify the right setup from the CMT Group range for your site size and workforce.
Sheep grazing reduces solar farm mowing costs significantly, but unprotected inverter cable runs are a direct O&M liability on any agricultural site where livestock are present. This guide covers why the inverter base is the specific risk point, why solid enclosures are the wrong answer, and how to specify ventilated mesh protection correctly for new build and retrofit sites.
Ground conditions on UK construction sites change fast. Solid rubber mats trap water and create slip hazards in wet weather. Free-draining PVC spaghetti loop matting passes water straight through the surface, keeping the walkway safe, visible and stable regardless of rainfall. Here is why UK site managers are switching.
Choosing the right asphalt diamond blade for UK roadworks. Compare OTEC D20T, D20B, D20, and D20P by performance, blade life, and site use. Designed for trade procurement teams.
A practical UK guide to choosing diamond blades for concrete: concrete type, bond selection, wet vs dry cutting, tier comparison and common mistakes, built for fast decisions and lower cost per cut.
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the construction industry. From evolving sustainability requirements and tighter compliance frameworks to the growing influence of AI and digital tools, this overview explores the key changes shaping construction and what they mean for the year ahead.
In the UK, construction workers are nearly 4 times more likely to die by suicide than those in any other industry, according to London Build Expo. With around 99% of on-site workers being men, this highlights a critical mental health crisis affecting male tradespeople.
DEFENDER 50 - the ideal choice for high-risk locations such as motorways, urban construction zones, and rail infrastructure projects, anywhere reliable vehicle containment is critical to keeping people and property safe.
Dive deep into the new standard for barrier safety on construction sites.
The AFFF Fire extinguisher ban is coming into place, effective the 4th July 2025. Here's what you need to know...
