The pioneering procurement software company Market Dojo has saved international support, construction and equipment services company, Interserve, £10 million with the use of its software. Market Dojo provided software which enabled Interserve to run an eAuction on fire and security services alongside Per Angusta, which delivered remarkable results. With a Continue Reading
Construction Connectivity – Getting Back to Basics
The European construction industry is continuing to demonstrate encouraging growth, with Deloitte forecasting that the market is on track to grow at a steady rate of 2.5 per cent a year to 2022. With this continued growth, firms face increasing pressure to deliver against rising demand, but it’s widely recognised Continue Reading
How to Install a Range Hood and Vent
Range hoods help you to ventilate your kitchen workspace. Ventilation is particularly important for homeowners with gas stoves since it helps to dissipate gases and smoke for the sake of safety, as well as grease and odours in the kitchen. Many homeowners rely on their over the range microwaves to Continue Reading
Design Team Appointed to Lead National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
Friday 19 April 2019: Scotland’s international centre of manufacturing expertise is a step closer to being realised following the appointment of the design team. The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), hosted by the University of Strathclyde, aims to make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing. By bringing industry, research Continue Reading
How to deliver true low carbon housing for the planet
In its 2019 Spring Statement the government said it will aim to end the use of fossil fuel-based heating systems in all new homes from 2025. It’s a bold move, and one that certainly brings even more focus on improving the sustainability credentials of the UK’s new-build housing stock. But Continue Reading
Why a career in construction could be the next step for ex-military
Last year, the number of people employed in the British Armed Forces numbered nearly 150,000. Of those, over 80,000 employed in the British Army and over 30,000 in the Royal Navy. However, over 14,000 people leave the military every year. This has become somewhat of a blessing for the construction Continue Reading
National winners of ‘Most Considerate Site 2019’ revealed
Considerate Constructors Scheme recognises highest-performing construction sites with top honours United Kingdom and Ireland, 15 April 2019: The winners of the best performing construction sites across the UK and Ireland have been crowned with the industry’s highest accolade of ‘Considerate Constructors Scheme, Most Considerate Site 2019’ at ceremonies across the Continue Reading
Reporting Minor Incidents to Prevent Future Catastrophe
Recording data on all workplace incidents and near misses, from seemingly insignificant events to serious injury, is essential for all organisations. Whilst some may deem it unnecessary or tedious to report every minor accident in the workplace, such as an employee tripping or narrowly avoiding injury caused by faulty equipment, Continue Reading
ANC workshop sets out best practice approach in sound insulation testing
Acoustic professionals shared best practice in sound insulation testing at a workshop organised by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). Almost 100 testers from ANC member companies attended the event, held in Birmingham. The ANC launched their Approved Document E Registration Scheme in 2003 to provide independent verification of pre-completion Continue Reading
Lock Out Tag Out Essentials
As part of a safe system of work, lock out tag out should be employed to ensure hazardous energy has been safely isolated. When conducting maintenance, repairs or cleaning work on any machinery and equipment, a safe procedure should be in place to ensure stored energy has been safely dispelled, Continue Reading