Construction Output Set to Grow in the West Midlands with £10bn Invested in Major Projects

Doka UK, June 29, 2018.- According to recent information published by many of the major construction magazines in the UK, 20 major construction projects have been planned for the West Midlands region with a predicted total cost of approximately £10bn. Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands and former Managing Director of John Lewis, revealed […]

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Doka UK Formwork Technologies SHORTLISTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION NEWS AWARDS 2018

UK, April 17, 2018.-  Doka UK has been selected as a finalist in the Best Innovation category of the 2018 Construction News Awards with the systemised hand-set slab formwork panel, Dokadek, making the shortlist from a record breaking number of entrants. The category highlights the best use of innovation during the calendar year of 2017. The […]

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Doka at the technological forefront with APPs: Doka Augmented Reality and Doka Tools

Applications for mobile devices, smartphones and tablets are becoming more essential, both for professionals and consumers as part of everyday working habits. Doka, sensitive to the demands of construction professionals, has just released its first APP on the area of Augmented Reality (AR). This APP joins Doka Tools, another useful tool to support basic formwork requirements. Next, we explain the characteristics of these applications and how the new innovations can support construction professionals in the future. […]

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An Opportunity for public sector procurement reform with the National Civil Engineering and Infrastructure framework

Doka work with major partners on these civil and infrastructure projects in order to supply formwork and shoring solutions for the construction of bridges and tunnels, public facilities such as schools, hospital and transport hubs as well as power-generation facilities. As a specialist supplier of construction materials, we believe it is critical to ensure that there is an even and balanced environment to allow for all types and sizes of construction company to become involved and engaged in these larger nationwide framework agreements. At Doka, we would welcome the opportunity speak with companies which are looking to participate in the next round of framework agreement and to take the opportunity to share our thoughts on how our formwork and shoring services can integrate themselves into the earlier stages of your plans. […]

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