Construction comes to the rescue of lost new talentThe jobs market might be booming, but young adults express concerns about their ability to find suitable career opportunities post-pandemic
New Government-backed scheme launches to help young people find apprenticeships and first jobs in construction – an industry fighting hard for new recruits
In the wake of official statistics…
How to Manage Health & Safety When Working With Wood DustWhen working in construction, there is nothing more important than ensuring the health and safety of workers and the public. Construction is one of the world’s most dangerous sectors due to the level of risks associated with new build and redevelopment projects. The top hazards of the industry usually include working at height, slips…
British Gas takes the customers of the failed PfP Energy & MoneyPlusRecently the two energy providers PfP Energy and MoneyPlus Energy went out of business. Ofgem has chosen British Gas to take on their customers. PfP Energy leaves a total of 87 600 customers, of which 82 000 domestic and 5 600 non-domestic. MoneyPlus had 9 000 domestic customers under contracts.Ofgem’s director of retail,…
Choosing Industrial Scale Rentals In North Carolina
Businesses operating in large-scale productions in North Carolina need an edge over their competitors. As everyone is already stressing over their balance sheets and finding avenues for their advantages, it can pay to compare and explore the costs of leasing or renting equipment against the idea of owning it.
These include trucks, load…
Our Guide to Hiring a Mini DiggerA mini excavator – often referred to as a mini digger – is a fantastic piece of equipment designed for convenient site excavations on a smaller scale. Created for ease of use, these machines provide superior comfort and power on sites with limited space.
If you need to make an excavation on your self-build site – for example, when making…
SNIPEF enhances its Industrial Relations offering to Members with appointment of new specialist to give direct adviceThe campaigning trade association for the plumbing and heating sector is again enriching the services it offers its Members with the expansion of its Industrial Relations (IR) department and the appointment of another IR specialist.
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing…
SNIPEF secures CSIC grant funding to work with The University of Edinburgh and Energy Saving Trust to research barriers in the ‘green’ supply chainThe Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation by securing valuable funding for research into the way the industry progresses towards a net zero…
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation by securing valuable funding for research into the way the industry progresses towards a net zero society. SNIPEF has accessed funding through the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and will act as lead partner, with The University of Edinburgh and Energy Saving Trust (EST). The project, entitled Marketplace Demand and Pathways to Engagement for Net Zero Skills, will seek to identify the barriers and challenges that businesses are facing as they embark on the transition to low carbon methods of heating homes and other buildings. The research will also further highlight the importance of the role that the plumbing and heating industry will have in the journey to net …
Danger of unqualified electricians must be regulated before there’s a tragedy, SELECT MD tells radio listenersPeople’s lives are being put at risk from electrical work carried out by unqualified or incompetent “electriciansâ€� the Managing Director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has told national radio.Â
Speaking on t…
National Robotarium appoints first CEO in major milestone for UK’s tech futureA major milestone in the development of the UK’s tech economy has been reached with the appointment of the National Robotarium’s first CEO. The National Robotarium will catalyse innovation and talent development in Robotics and AI.
Stewart Miller is well suited to lead this initiative, a…