27th November 2017
In today’s world of self-driving cars and drone-based delivery services, it might not come as a surprise that that same technology is starting to find its way to construction sites. Before we go into any more detail about these innovations, it’s important to note that there’s no chance of us humans having to hand in […]
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31st July 2017
Cranes: we see them on construction sites around the world, usually towering above everything else. The sky-high, vertigo-inducing cranes are probably what comes to mind when the word is mentioned, but there are actually multiple types of crane that play important roles in various construction applications.
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4th May 2016
Employers have a duty of care to protect members of the public, as well as their own staff and other workers who may be sharing the job site. One of the biggest risks on construction sites where work is being carried out at height is the potential for falling objects, such as tools, equipment and […]
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17th March 2016
Scaffolding is the solution to many access issues, providing a safe and legal means of access for workers at height. It is recommended above many other means of access, especially if the work will be prolonged or involve multiple workers, tools, equipment or materials. However, scaffolding is not completely safe. The National Access & Scaffolding […]
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10th February 2016
Construction workers are most at risk of death than any other type of worker in the UK. The construction industry has held first place in the most dangerous jobs list for quite some time, above a whole host of occupations you might think are more risky, such as lorry driving, mining & rig work, and […]
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5th February 2016
For the second year running, the construction sector in the North East has been thriving, and with a renewed confidence in the areas construction contractors, this seems set to continue. Alongside the recent increases in construction projects for the leisure and retail markets, as well as large regeneration projects in some city centre areas, new […]
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20th January 2016
As the homebuilding and construction industries continue to recover and expand, the skills shortage is becoming a bigger cause for concern as employers struggle to fill vacancies. However, alongside the usual job adverts and recruitment agencies, there are other places to look to bolster your ranks and ensure you have enough workers for your upcoming […]
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5th October 2015
The UK’s largest construction trade show is set to take place from the 6th to the 8th October, with 9 different shows under one roof at the NEC in Birmingham. The shows are expecting more than 55,000 visitors and construction professionals, and over 600 exhibitors showcasing more than 10,000 products and services over the three […]
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24th September 2015
According to a recent survey by Markit (The CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)) , the UK’s construction industry continued to experience healthy growth and expansion throughout August, which has enhanced hopes that the economic recovery of the industry is going from strength to strength. The construction sector was deeply affected by the recession and […]
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27th July 2015
The last few decades have seen union memberships fall across all industries and sectors, and the construction industry is no exception. According to Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the construction industry has seen the highest regular annual decline in membership. In the 1970s and throughout the 1980s, unions had the power to bring […]
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20th July 2015
The effects of the recession are still being felt in the UK construction industry as the ongoing brick shortage threatens to impact on plans to get britain building again to alleviate the housing shortage. Reigniting the Kilns During the recession, not only did many skilled workers, including bricklayers, lose their jobs, but suppliers and manufacturers […]
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6th May 2015
We’re fast approaching the next general election, and while many of the parties are promising to increase the minimum wage, increase the number of apprenticeships available and increase commitments to housebuilding and the construction industry – how do you know which party is best supporting your personal interests? We’ve put together a quick summary […]
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22nd April 2015
A new report, published by recruitment specialists Randstad, has found that 20% of jobs in the UK construction industry are currently held by women. This may not seem like a breakthrough figure, considering that the male/female divide in most professional and technical sectors is now fairly equal. But when we consider that in 2010 women […]
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