UK Construction Blog

Using robots to make offshore infrastructure inspection and repair safer is moving a step closer following the injection of £2.5 million of further funding from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). Founded in 2017 and led by Heriot-Watt and the University of Edinburgh, the ORCA Hub [1] which includes Imperial College London, Liverpool Continue Reading

The Commercial washrooms market has been growing steadily between 2016-2019, it was however not immune to the affects of the many lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic and experienced a sharp decline in 2020. Even with the new extensions to restrictions, this should not affect the commercial washrooms market as with previous restrictions Continue Reading

Despite being masked by COVID-19, Brexit has changed many things about the business world in recent times, with many industries being impacted. Few sectors have been impacted as much as construction, with the new rules and regulations changing many aspects of day-to-day operations and creating new challenges. Keep reading to Continue Reading

Some work environments are far more dangerous than others, and to protect workers, the type of equipment, machinery and tools they use and are around them mustn’t create a hazard that could leave them injured or worse.  That’s why the European Union came up with two pieces of legislation designed Continue Reading

Arco, Headway and Centurion bring head injury to the forefront of workplace safety for Hard Hat Awareness Week 14th – 20th June 2021 Twenty per cent of all fatal and non-fatal injuries in the UK are head-related, yet head protection accounts for only three per cent of personal protective equipment (PPE) Continue Reading

When you’re considering starting your own construction company, there are a lot of steps that are similar to those involved in any startup. You’ll be thinking about how to manage early costs, how you can gain clients, what your staffing needs look like, and where you’ll work from. You might Continue Reading

For all the rules and regulations that are now in place, the construction sector is still one of the most dangerous in Ireland. Between 1989 and 2016, 338 fatal accidents were reported – more than one fifth of all work-related accidents, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Part Continue Reading

Out of all the materials used for flooring, concrete still remains one of the best flooring solutions. This is because concrete floors are highly durable, can be constructed fast enough, and are resistant to dampness. As such, you’ll find concrete floors used in industrial premises, like warehouses, data centers, factories, Continue Reading

The rustic feel that comes with a natural log home is one top reason to live in a log cabin. It is crucial to weatherproof your log cabins and treat the wood. Protecting and maintaining your timber cabin is an easy job. But it’s often forgotten! Timber maintenance is only Continue Reading

A major free virtual conference this week for all door and window professionals is set to explore the future for industry and architectural ironmongery, upcoming technical standards, product showcases and CPD, as well as unveiling the new logo, leadership and growth strategy for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI). The GAI Continue Reading