Just as there is no one-size-fits-all construction site, there are no one-size-fits-all construction uniforms. Of course, PPE and hazard protections should be taken into account, but how important is it to be able to wear work shorts on the construction site? Considering the different categories of work shorts for men and some tips on how to choose the best fit, here is why you should think about work shorts on your next construction job.
Construction and engineering noted the greatest increase in vacancies of all sectors across the UK in the second week of June, according to the latest real-time statistics.
Property Consultants Bidwells latest research has revealed that up to 20 million sq ft of new lab and office space will be required in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc within the next two decades to keep pace with soaring demand, twice the volume of the previous 20 years.
Mental health and wellbeing in construction was already a key concern for the industry, but statistics released by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) show that as the sector deals with the fallout from coronavirus this issues will become critical.
MatchMove, a Singapore-headquartered fintech company and KPMG, today announced their partnership with the Expand Group
Once you are a homeowner, it is normal to want to make changes to personalize. Changes to your rooms that reflect your personality are a great way to create a place you love, but sometimes you want to make changes that are a little more dramatic.
Picture this — you step out into your backyard and see a beautiful landscape. Perhaps there’s an intricate brick patio beneath your feet, a stone wall cradling holly bushes, and a gathering space complete with a fire pit and wooden benches. This scene is your hardscape.
In May 2016, one of the UK’s leading independent environmentalists, Chris Baines, wrote a thought-provoking article for the BBC’s Wildlife magazine. In the article, he put forward the novel idea that developments, such as the construction of high speed rail line HS2, could actually be good for nature. Controversial though this might be to environmentalists and naturalists, the fact is, with an increasing population comes an increasing need for more infrastructure. So, it’s never been more important to try to align the two problems; that is nature vs developments.
While the Government is mobilising resources, there are significant shortages for frontline staff in the NHS, GP practices and social care sectors. Cantillon and DeGroup are therefore encouraging the demolition and wider construction sector to retain a base stock of PPE, and make the rest available to those frontline services who need it far more at this time. You have the ability to save lives by doing so, no donation is too small!
COVID-19 has had unprecedented effects on the lives of us all. The heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot water to UK homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. It cannot simply cease to operate. Therefore, the heating industry has identified a number of actions that frontline engineers- who are currently still operating – can take to help protect themselves and their customers during the COVD-19 outbreak.
There are more than double the number of women working in the construction trades than a decade ago, with 18,000 more women working as builders, electricians and plumbers in 2019 than in 2009.
Brexit uncertainty and political paralysis has played havoc on the construction industry’s jobs market, workload predictions and clarity on what a post-Brexit construction sector would look like. However now it seems perceptions are changing, construction is beginning to move on from the previously stagnant market and is ready to get going again.
More than two thirds of women in construction (72%) say they have experienced gender discrimination in the workplace – while 9 in 20 of the women say sexual harassment had made an impact on their career, a new report from specialist construction recruiter Randstad reveals.
Planning a development project in construction, engineering or any other architectural field can be a daunting task. And whilst it may be tempting to press on and get on with the work as quickly as possible, the key to success is overwhelmingly in the planning and preparation.
Personal protective equipment is essential to conducting safe construction projects. Safety protocols, equipment safeguards and PPE all work together on the field to protect workers from injury. If even one of these measures fails, employees face the risk of injury or death. 2020 brings a new decade of enhanced worker safety and efficient, effective projects.
A recent report has revealed the real value of project management to the UK economy, and with demand for these skills forecast to grow employers should be doing more to safeguard them for the future.
For the average homeowner, it’s easy to overlook the importance of roofing. But a solid roof is as important — perhaps even more so — than a strong foundation. A well-built roof is essential to the value and durability of a new home. So how can homebuilders improve their roofing choices and installation in new constructions?
Eco-friendly building is far from a fad. It’s here to stay, and it’s likely to overtake current unsustainable building techniques. The widespread acceptance of environment-first construction could spell the difference between a depleted world and a thriving one.
17 year old Abbie Beaver, who was recently recognised as one of the Women’s Engineering Society’s top 50 women engineers in the UK, tells us her top five reasons why she chose a career in engineering.
People building homes today care about open concepts, the size of the master suite and how high the ceilings will be. Yet they also care about where materials come from and their impact on the environment. Read our guide to learn about 2020 trends in sustainability and natural design.
The government recently introduced changes to make self-builds more accessible, including reduced stamp duty and a home building fund. The plan is to increase new-build homes by 35 percent.
The next Prime Minister will have to deal with a ticking timebomb in the construction industry when they take office tomorrow, according to the executive chairman of framework organisation Pagabo.
The key to any business is making the most profit for the least expense, and the most essential indicator of how well your business will flourish is its efficiency. Whether your company centers around manufacturing or this is just a small part of your business, improving efficiency in this area is key to providing a good service and making the most of your time.
Gateway Housing Association, the largest provider of sheltered housing in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, will take a 250-year lease on the 18 affordable homes within the scheme in their preferred location on the lowest residential floors.
According to the AIB, insurance companies pay out over £1.8 million every day for ‘escape of water’ claims which set the average household owner back £7,500 in damages.
The biggest culprit of these claims? Frozen pipes.
Raw material costs are rising, gas and fuel prices fluctuate and the costs of running heavy machinery and related equipment change. It’s clear then that cutting down on operating costs is vital to success in today’s world. The question is, how does one make that happen? What can construction crews and homebuilders do to reduce costs?
Human activity causes vibrations and with so many of us currently on the planet, building design software has to account for the booming increase in population rates around the world. The ‘damage’ caused by human induced vibrations is less likely to ruin a structure and more likely to cause discomfort in people. This is why human induced vibration must be considered within the design process.
Cameron Contracting Ltd. is a fully family owned and operated construction company with over 30 years of industry experience.
Leading national framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs, offering them the support, advice and a platform to take their ventures to the next level.
Pre-construction planning ultimately leads to fewer delays and problems, higher-quality outcomes and, by proxy, much happier clients. To truly grasp what it can do for any construction project and what kind of benefits it offers, it’s necessary to fully understand the process.
The study, commissioned by innovation specialists MPA for Advanced Engineering 2019, found that one in five (21%) innovation active engineering firms are not taking advantage of the government’s R&D Tax Credit scheme, which allows companies to claim back up to 33p for every £1 spent on R&D activity.
With 2019 fast coming to an end the UK construction industry requires a clear & focused route map of expenditure for infrastructure, housing, health and education projects to avoid a return to the boom & bust days of 2008. With a General Election in December, any party with a strong manifesto guaranteeing the delivery of such projects could well be a vote winner.
Despite Brexit looming, the London homebuilding and renovating market is showing no signs of slowing down, with reports of a 14 per cent increase in self-build projects underway, according to the latest London Homebuilding & Renovating Show visitor survey.
There can be little doubt that technology has bought about revolutionary change across a plethora of industries, becoming one of the key drivers of growth, innovation and development on the global business landscape. One area that is seeing early utilisation – and, crucially, impressive results- is in health, safety and training. We spoke with Pat O’Connor, Managing Director of VRAI, to find out more.
Revolt Ventures, a new venture capital fund investing in transformative real estate technology and operating concepts, has revealed its backing from private equity real estate investment manager, Meyer Bergman.
In construction, lean methodology means emphasising the supply chain to decrease potential breaks, increase workflows and gain more control over the entire operation. But what benefits do construction teams gain as a result of this forward-thinking methodology?