In the world of rising costs, and delayed deliveries, the construction industry has not been excused either. Statistics show that there was a 51.5 % increase in concrete reinforcing bars in the past year, and other building materials were no stranger to the spike either. In this short guide, you Continue Reading
Modern safety solutions for construction workers – What you need to know
The most important asset for any construction company is its workers. Without employees, the company is nothing – employees’ skills constitute the driving force of any project. Construction sites are also one of the most dangerous work environments, where accidents frequently occur, often with high consequences. Employers have a duty Continue Reading
Health And Safety Factors Every Construction Site Manager Needs To Be Aware Of
Managing a construction site involves a lot of work and requires many skills. After all, a construction manager holds a hybrid role and has a lot of responsibilities, ranging from managing budgets to organising the workforce and setting the schedule. One key aspect of running a construction site is ensuring Continue Reading
Crowdfunding 101: Everything You Need To Know About Property Crowdfunding
Despite the property crowdfunding industry being somewhat of a new revelation within the UK, this popular investment type has proven to be a thriving alternative to other indirect investment strategies, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) or investments in shares within listed property companies. As is common with any Continue Reading
Asbestos management company fined and employees jailed for asbestos exposure failings
Ensure Asbestos Management Limited has been fined and two of its employees have been jailed for failing to protect workers from asbestos exposure during a major refurbishment project in Plymouth.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found irregularities in the asbestos surveys and clearance certificates, with some of them Continue Reading
‘We Have to Care What We Build’, says Government Adviser on Construction
LONDON, UK, May 5, 2022 – Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, brought top industry experts together at an exclusive event after the first day of the UK Construction Week exhibition in London to discuss the need for culture change. Dr David Hancock, Construction Director at Infrastructure and Projects Authority Continue Reading
Last chance to register – 10 reasons to attend UK Construction Week London
With just a week to go before major trade event UK Construction Week comes to London for the very first time, here are 10 things that every construction professional should look out for at the show: 1. Celebrate the arrival of 40 all-night trekkers, walking to ExCeL in the name of mental health Opening the Continue Reading
5 Common Mistakes in Construction Estimating
The estimate is considered one of the most difficult and important stages in construction. To make a profit, it is necessary to accurately assess the processes concerning any building processes. Based on the latest research, 1/3 of construction companies earn much less than expected through construction estimations. To get accurate Continue Reading
Critical Advantages of Carpet Tiles in Home Interior Design
Carpet tiles – also known as modular carpeting – provide a popular alternative to wall-to-wall carpets. Used by businesses for many years, modular carpets have become the flooring solution of choice among savvy homeowners and trend-setting interior designers. Designed initially as a cheap floor covering solution, carpet tiles have undergone Continue Reading
THE TROLEX AIR XS SILICA MONITOR IS RECOGNISED AS ‘HIGHLY COMMENDED’
Trolex, the leading manufacturer of health and safety technology products for workers operating in hazardous environments is delighted to have been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ by the British Safety Industry Federation for the Air XS Silica Monitor – the world’s first real-time respirable crystalline silica (RCS) monitor. The Air XS Silica Continue Reading