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