Short of time for learning and networking? Here’s seven ways to sway busy construction professionalsWe
all know we need to get out more. How else will we meet new people, learn new
things, find new ideas and discover new products? Yet the pressure on our time
is unrelenting. It can be difficult to justify time out of the office with all
those deadlines looming and emails piling up.
TIMco ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL WILDLIFE ORGANISATIONTIMco, one of the UK’s largest, independent and fastest
growing wholesalers to the construction industry, is supporting its local
community by partnering with Bees In Our Community – a bee conservation organisation
based in Northwich and operating throughout Cheshire. The partnership is part
of the company’s strategy…
Civil engineering apprentices power ahead with new team development experienceA Midlands-based civil engineering company gave its
apprentices a unique opportunity to develop and thrive together, in an environment
that draws on military, business and engineering perspectives to fine-tune team
performance.
Whitehouse Construction put seven of its apprentices through
a unique development…
Trade body and manufacturers’ expertise add new dimension to apprenticeship for cutting-edge construction methodA
national trade body has joined forces with leading manufacturers in the
structural waterproofing sector to write and deliver the latest insights and
understanding to enable a new generation of trainees to complete a new
specialist trade apprenticeship.
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Property Car…
ENGIE builds 43 new homes as part of £12 million Warburton Terrace projectProject will provide 100% affordable rent to occupiers
ENGIE, the leading
regeneration, energy and services group, has completed building works on a £12
million scheme, which has seen 43 new homes constructed in partnership with
Waltham Forest Council.
The development comprises
of 27 houses and 16 flats, thr…
Challenge yourself: become a qualified door hardware professionalArchitectural
ironmongers who are keen to complete their career
to become a fully qualified door hardware professional can
now re-enrol in the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) education
programme, without having to start from the beginning.
The Challenge Exam is designed for those who have taken…
Engineering skill: can computer programs ever replace human skill?In the engineering sector, the innovation of technology has undoubtedly
improved the way we operate. But it is important that we do not become reliant
on technology as a complete solution i.e. software will only produce quality
designs if used correctly, with human input still a crucial component to
success.
Computers offer…
Ashley Carter takes on new role within Aarsleff Ground EngineeringAarsleff Ground Engineering, specialist ground engineering
contractor, is pleased to announce Ashley Carter’s promotion from Senior
Technical Estimator to Head of Preconstruction.
Ashley’s always been at the sharp end of Estimating, treating
every project with the same degree of interest and commitment, no matter…
4 steps you should be taking to keep your construction workers safe
Dan Casey, from hydraulic lifting equipment manufacturer Penny Hydraulics, outlines
the steps we need to take to ensure the safety of our construction workers.
With so many large materials and heavy machinery,
construction sites are amongst some of the most dangerous locations for
workers. In fact, between 2018 and 2019,…