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It is essential business owners prioritise the health and safety of their workforce. Whatever the industry, employers have a duty of care to their employees. This is especially the case in work environments like warehouses which pose a greater risk to the health of the employees. Here, there are risks workers need be aware of and protective Continue Reading

Only a few years ago we had to use professional cameras to take a simple picture or ask a professional to edit a one-minute video. But now everything has changed. Today everyone can develop an app, such as m.22bet.ug/mobile/, or even construct a house. To become an architect, choose one Continue Reading

Centrum Pæle A/S is doing all it can to be greener, achieving optimum recycling targets and taking great steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Through research projects and close collaboration with academic institutions, Centrum Pæle make sure its techniques are at the forefront of innovation, so that it can offer Continue Reading

UK Construction Blog talks to Tim Turney, Global Marketing Manager at occupational hygiene and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella, about the use of boundary monitoring to identify potential hazards, ensure compliance and protect workers from health risks. What is site boundary monitoring, and where is it used? Site boundary or Continue Reading

Health and safety in construction is getting a much-needed boost courtesy of funding from HS2 via the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. A new customisable online training tool is now in development by specialists in cloud-based Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital twins, 3D Repo, in collaboration with 4D consultancy, Freeform, and Balfour Beatty Continue Reading

Historically, lead is a material that has been widely used in the construction industry. In decades gone by, lead-based paints were a common feature as were lead pipes and roof flashings. However, studies have since shown it to be a substance that can cause significant physical harm, which means steps Continue Reading

With the roadmap out of national lockdown now firmly in mind, many people who have worked from home during the pandemic will be looking forward to returning to work.  That may mean very different things for different companies, however. While some sectors have suffered badly during times of lockdown and social restrictions, others have Continue Reading

Taxes and Self Assesments are a regular part of life for many construction industry workers. And if you need help with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and submitting your Self Assessment then look no further than TaxScouts TaxScouts sort your Self Assessment for you. £119, all in. Fast, effortless and done Continue Reading

Asbestos was fully banned in the UK construction industry in 1999 and was the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Any building built before 2000 could potentially contain it. Here is one of the main asbestos-related illnesses and who could be affected.   Mesothelioma  With the UK being one of Continue Reading

Due to their unique combination of durability and reduced weight, hollowcore floors are proving an excellent option for residential builds, be they houses, apartments or even care homes. Here we look at seven benefits of hollowcore flooring, and how the method counteracts some of the most common flooring issues in Continue Reading