Industry News · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st January 2018
The world of work and education has been changing a lot recently, with the government setting a target of 3 million apprentices to be created by 2020. If you own a business and have been thinking about hiring new staff, but you aren’t sure whether taking on apprentices is right for you, take a look Read More
Industry News · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st November 2017
If you’ve been hit by the shortage of PIR on the market, you might be wondering what the latest news is and what alternatives you could be using in the meantime. Polyisocyanurate – PIR for short – was widely used as rigid thermal insulation for the construction industry across the UK. But now, due to Read More
Decking·
Timber & Wood · Posted by: Elsons · on 17th October 2017
ED Elson has been featured in Decking Hero’s top 10 timber merchants in East Anglia. The scheme hopes to help promote local timber merchants, which are a valuable source of high-quality, yet cost-effective timber. Merchants were chosen and included in the list based on a review of their service, value for money and product Read More
Industry News · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st September 2017
Earlier this year the government stepped into the growing unrest over leasehold properties, proposing a ban and the cutting of ground rents. For many people, this is a problem which has only just recently emerged, while others have, understandably, never heard of leaseholds or what the trouble with them is. This month we’ll be catching Read More
Decking · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st July 2017
It’s the time of year again when you can wheel out the barbecue, set up the patio furniture and enjoy the sunshine – but only if you have a properly designed area to do so. While many homes come with areas paved, it can be a cold and uninviting look for some. A great way Read More
Future of Construction·
Industry News · Posted by: Elsons · on 22nd May 2017
As you’ll no doubt already be aware, the UK will go to the polls again next month after Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap General Election. Speculation was rife on why she chose to announce an election now, having stated previously that she would not, with her official reasoning down to gaining a mandate Read More
DIY Advice · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st March 2017
This month we’ll see spring bounce into action, hopefully bringing with it some clearer, drier and warmer weather. One thing we’re guaranteed each year is that this time of year will be the most visually impressive, with gardens blossoming and trees maximising their foliage. We also know that spring is the time of year that Read More
Future of Construction·
Industry News · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st January 2017
The purpose of most new technologies and regulations is to improve the standards when it comes to construction. This includes the process itself, as well as the finished product, but many of the recently announced advances in these areas appear to also have a more environmentally friendly angle to them too. Clearly the impact of Read More
Industry News · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st November 2016
Whichever side of the referendum vote you fell this year, there is no shying away from the fact that it will have a huge bearing on the way the UK operates in future. Figures released at the end of October showed that the economy had grown by 0.5% in the time after the vote. This Read More
Company News · Posted by: Elsons · on 21st September 2016
If you’re looking for power tool deals and special offers, look no further. Following on from the successful event last year here at Elsons, we’re excited to announce that we’ll once again be playing host to the Festool Roadshow. When is it happening? Taking place throughout October and November, the Festool roadshow will be taking up residency Read More