Working at height retains the undesirable title of number one cause of accidents in the workplace. Things are certainly improving in the UK however, thanks to the increasing number of employers and staff undertaking the appropriate PASMA and IPAF training programs that ensure they are fully versed in safe working Continue Reading

The simple and perhaps most honest answer to this question is: because warehouses are dangerous. Warehouses are usually filled with moving machinery, lots of people carrying out different tasks, all with a degree of risk of injury and often getting in each other’s way, to a degree. Warehouse managers have Continue Reading

Strongest result of all 101 construction materials companies analyzed  Report especially recognizes strong corporate governance performance and improvement across all seven of the material ESG issues Leading the way in sustainable construction Sustainalytics, a global leader in environmental, social and governance risks (ESG) and Corporate Governance research and ratings, published Continue Reading

Homeowners often have trouble with damaged drains. This is usually a result of the poor workmanship of drainage contractors. The damaging effect of poorly constructed drains on a home’s livability has made it a source of concern for many people. This is why both existing and prospective homeowners seek to Continue Reading

Choosing the right CIPP liner manufacturer is a crucial decision you need to make when sourcing for CIPP liners. The quality of the CIPP liners you ordered is majorly dependent on the type of manufacturer, which is why you must choose the right one. Below are ten things to look Continue Reading

Building supplier Cemex has stated that its cement plant at South Ferriby could be mothballed by the end of this year. Employees at the Lincolnshire base would be made redundant if the closure plans do go ahead. Following an analysis of the firm’s European cement supply chain, the company said Continue Reading

Leading construction and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries, working in collaboration with the A14 Integrated Delivery Team, has completed all major works on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects – Highways England’s A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme. The improved road officially opened for traffic on 5th May – eight Continue Reading

In March, the Government recently announced it is widening Permitted Development Rights (PDR) so developers can demolish empty buildings and replace them with good quality new build housing – without planning permission. Consultation on the controversial move is currently being undertaken and a paper is due to be published in Continue Reading

Figures released by HMRC have revealed three sectors continue to dominate and reap the majority of R&D Tax Credit benefits including ‘Manufacturing’, ‘Professional, Scientific & Technical’ and ‘Information and Communications’. In light of the Chancellor’s announcement last week to support SMEs focusing on research and development, it is expected more Continue Reading

In partnership with universities, research institutes and companies, the government is aiming to open 50 regional drive-through sites across the country providing coronavirus testing facilities for frontline workers, by the end of April. Two of these testing stations, which are already in operation at Cardiff City Stadium in Leckwith and at Twickenham Continue Reading