Pagabo, the rapidly expanding framework organisation, is predicting to deliver millions of pounds of social value for communities with support from its two newest frameworks going out for tender this month.
The fundraising Pagabo Foundation aims to raise the profile of mental health within the construction industry and will fund resources making support and advice as readily available as possible to those working in the industry.
From investment all the way through to hiring staff and beyond, Brexit is having a negative impact on nearly every aspect of the construction and property markets. As the Brexit deadline looms and figures are being interpreted in varied ways, Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson explores how optimism can still be found even when the outlook appears bleak.
Whether it’s a log cabin or a dream summer house, getting started on building in your garden is an exciting time. But the last thing you want is a letter through your door telling you that your lovely new fixture isn’t allowed! So, before you set off, take a moment to get familiar with these legal requirements.
Many industries, including professionals working in building and construction, rely on the print industry. It’s fair to highlight that the print industry has gathered up negative associations of being particularly destructive to the environment. This is primarily due to deforestation and the various oils which contribute to the creation of ink.
You have probably heard about VAT changing for the construction industry later this year, but some of the information about those changes can be very complex for non-tax-experts.
The summer months bring the peak renovation season and one of the first things many people do when thinking about fixing or renovating their property is turn to Google. That’s why comparethemarket.com has teamed up with a range of experts to answer the UK’s most searched for questions around renovations and DIY.
While everyone understands the dangers of working at height, not everybody is familiar with the challenges or solutions on offer….
Landmark Valuation Services (formerly Quest), the UK’s market leading provider of survey and mortgage valuation software, has aired its support…
To be by-lined to Sam Rutley, managing director at PushON, an award-winning full-service e-commerce agency While much media attention has…
Founded in 1989, Traditional Clay Roof Tiles Ltd do exactly what they promise from the outset – to continue using the techniques of yesteryear to produce a top-quality product that stands the test of time. Named the ‘Most Outstanding in Handmade Roof Tiles’ by BUILD magazine in April, we took a closer look at the company with Director Jakub Kostrzewski to find out more about their methods and product.
Here at BUILD, we tend to focus on the largest construction companies worldwide who are driving the industry forwards through…
Asking salaries in the construction industry are rising – despite Brexit uncertainty. Our research, into almost 6,800 permanent construction jobs,…
Bristol-based subcontractors LV Construction Ltd are celebrating good news at the start of June. They have been shortlisted as a…
Thousands of UK homeowners have revealed the names of builders they trust the most in their home for any DIY…
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, across the world we’re experiencing more and more unusual complex buildings and structures being…
Recognised in the 2018 BUILD Awards is innovative software providers, Eque2, which specialises in the construction industry. Here, we take…
When it comes to construction, timber is in demand like never before. The reasons behind its soaring popularity are threefold:…
Ahead of the Women’s Installers Together conference in July – an event set up to encourage and support women in…
Asking salaries in the construction industry are rising – despite Brexit uncertainty. Our research, into almost 6,800 permanent construction jobs,…
By Guy Other, CEO at Orbis Protect While the UK construction industry contributes millions of pounds every year to the…
The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) recently announced an ambition for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero-emission…
AIn October 2018 the Government published a consultation entitled “Supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes”….
With the housing crisis increasing year-on-year, Britain needs to look at alternative housing methods – and fast. Despite the government’s…
Construction has begun on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate, by FMR Construction for Hillcrest Housing Association. …
Starting a construction company is no simple task, and many things need to be considered before starting, such as research…
Breaking down the traditionally hypothetical barriers which exist within employment and industry over the past few years has received a…
Local MSP and Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP has revealed two prototype…
A SIGNIFICANT new development will breathe new life into a former steelworks site in Sheffield, creating two distribution logistics units…
Forget wolf-whistling and mugs of milky tea, modern tradesmen are coffee-loving feminists who will call out sexist colleagues and choose…
As software continues to pave the way to more advanced and complex buildings, the question arises over the shift in skills our future builders will need. Potentially, we will require builders with more technological skills than practical skills, especially as artificial intelligence continues to develop enough to be able to take over basic labour tasks.
Artificial intelligence is weaving its way into so many industries. For the construction industry, we’re seeing the technology being deployed at every stage of design, construction, and even long after the project has been completed. From organising information for easier access to taking the role of bricklayer, artificial intelligence is proving highly effective in an industry that is usually slow to integrate new technology into its processes.
Previously, the PPE Directive was completely focused on manufacturers who placed products into the market. However, this new regulation that was put into action on 21st April 2018 will involve the entire supply chain. As a result, anyone who is part of the supply or distribution chain must abide by PPE and meet the standard requirements that have been set out — while also having an understanding that only products that meet the standards will be made available on the market.
L – R: Steve Chambers, Bowmer + Kirkland, Steven Boyd, HMRC, Rachel Wood, Sladen Estates, Derick Gilby, Legal & General…
MyBuilder has become the first find a tradesperson service to achieve a ‘Reader Recommended’ endorsement from Good Housekeeping readers. After putting…
As a recent cross-party report states — England needs 3 million new social homes by 2040 or many will face a future in potentially dangerous, damp and overcrowded homes.
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