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3 Factors To Consider When Setting Up A Construction SiteDesigning a commercial or a residential building is a lengthy process. There are more elements to it than just planning what the building will look like and where it will be built. One of the stages before the building work can begin setting up a construction site.

Like other industries, the construction industry has numerous…

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WellAwareSystems is a website for those who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our founder, who was still in his late twenties when he learned he might be suffering from the illness, founded the site.

Years of sleepless nights caused by snoring and other symptoms of OSA were made worse by the fact that his job as a design…

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TROLEX LAUNCH AIR XS MONITOR FOR REAL TIME SILICA DETECTIONTrolex, the leading manufacturer of health and safety technology products for workers operating in hazardous environments is delighted to announce the launch of the world’s first real time detector for silica particulates, the Air XS Silica Monitor.

Silica is the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos, from t…

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THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE EXPANDS COURSES NATIONALLY IN BID TO CREATE GREENER FUTUREThe City of Liverpool College is expanding its highly successful apprenticeships programme to tradesmen and budding apprentices across the country, as part of its mission to close the skills gap and contribute to a greener future.

From September, the College will be moving away from the existing ‘day…

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Scottish Construction SMEs get help to go digitalAdopting digital ways of working maximises the benefits of new technologies and prepares a business for growth.

Today the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) launches a new guide – Summary of Funding and Business Support Available to Scottish Construction Companies.

The guide is just one of the actions from the Scottis…

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Training provider SECTT delivers £54,000 package of financial assistance to its college partners to help with rising material costsTraining provider the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has come to the aid of facilities hit with spiralling materials costs by providing £54,000 of additional financial assistance.

The substantial funding to the electrica…

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Why Construction Companies Cannot Overlook On-Site SafetyConstruction is an inherently risky industry as hazards and dangers abound on sites. Thousands of construction workers in the UK sustain injuries and illnesses every year. Unfortunately, hundreds of them lose their lives as well. The most common threats on job sites include slips and falls, electrocution, being struck by heavy objects, and…

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Future Bathroom Market opportunities will arise from changing design trends and product developmentsAs with many sectors, the past couple of years have been turbulent for the Bathroom market. Experiencing a sharp decline of 16% in 2020 due to the covid pandemic, a return to growth was seen in 2021. The UK bathroom market bounced back with around 15% value growth. Many consumers have accumulated…

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Global Competition aims to boost construction innovationCould your idea improve the construction industry? Such as making the build or management process more efficient, creating a safer place to work, reducing the environmental impact or something else?

The COINS Grand Challenge is a global competition aimed at driving innovation and kickstarting ideas which could improve either t…

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Barratt David Wilson’s search for young talent to build South West teamBarratt David Wilson Homes has opened applications to its apprenticeship scheme, which will provide career opportunities for the next generation of tradespeople in the South West. The company is currently building two, three, four and five bedroom properties at a number of developments across the region…

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