The 8 Most Common Construction Equipment Safety HazardsWorkplace safety is essential, especially in the construction industry. Every year, thousands of employees are injured on the job. In 2019, 1,066 workers in construction and extraction occupations were fatally wounded, making it the sector’s highest figure since 2007. Recognizing and understanding common construction equipment safety…
Expansion Joints in Buildings: Why they are essential to keep buildings safe and free from cracks?Why are expansion joints so crucial to the building industry? You’ll read all you need to know in our guide to expansion joints in buildings.
Most people think of buildings and other civic structures as static things that do not move, but this is incorrect. Many forces affect the dynamic…
Investing In The UK’s Real EstateThe UK’s real estate market, although suffering due to the complete lockdown from last year and the current lockdown which is set to ease up from March, is showing positive signs.
How?
Well, the UK government took all the necessary steps to shut down certain sections of the market all the while ensuring that the housing market gets a proper…
Everton FC Stadium Planning DecisionPeel L&P’s Director of Development for Liverpool Waters, Darran Lawless, commented:
“We welcome Liverpool City Council’s decision to approve Everton Football Club’s planning application for their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, here at our Liverpool Waters site.
“Everton’s new stadium is a once-in-a-lifetim…
Laminate vs Tile Flooring – Pros, Cons, and Costs
Renovation projects can turn your life upside down. Finding the right materials and reliable professionals that can complete the home improvement project on time can make you feel like you want to give up or reschedule your plans. It’s even harder to narrow down your options and choose the best materials for your upgrades.
Many…
UK construction industry sees growth in new businessesConstruction is one of the few industries that has already recovered and grown from the pandemic. Many people who are furloughed or unemployed have diversified their business into the construction industry and made a fresh start.
instantprint a company that provide printing services for construction businesses such as signage found that…
Raising fire safety standards in social housing through connected technologyWith the fire cladding crisis making headline news, industry experts are looking at the role of technology to improve fire safety standards today, and in the future.
In response to evidence heard at the Grenfell Inquiry, the Government’s White Paper¹ on social housing and the draft Building Safety Bill,…
4 Preventable Construction Site DangersThe construction sector is one of the most inherently hazardous industries in the UK. From 2019 to 2020 alone, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recorded 61,000 non-fatal injuries and 40 fatalities to construction workers at the workplace. The good news is, the majority of these risks are avoidable as long as employers and employees adhere strictly…
Effective Ways To Boost A Property’s PrivacyOur homes are supposed to be a place where we feel safe, yet many people don’t feel secure within these walls. They fear that others are watching them and waiting for the perfect time to strike.
If you’ve experienced that sort of discomfort in your home before, it’s probably worth boosting your property’s privacy. A…
Having a modern light in your house is a thing that can drastically improve the impression of your interior design. In turn, this will drastically improve the resale value of the place, as well as the quality of life of every single home’s inhabitant. Now, since lighting fixtures contribute to the power bill, it is also a matter of your home’s upkeep and maintenance. Moreover, it’s a factor that can make your household eco-friendlier. Regardless of the way you look at it, it’s something that can transform your household. Here are five ways you can make a modern lighting scheme for your home. LED lights There’s no talk about the present…