How To Manage Dangerous Substances In The WorkplaceHow To Manage Dangerous Substances In The Workplace
Some industries are notorious for putting their workers at risk. In construction, for instance, news of workers falling from scaffolds, getting crushed by lorries, or cutting, burning or electrocuting themselves rarely make news headlines.
According to a study by health and safety consultant…
NOTTINGHAM’S FIRST MAJOR BUILD-TO-RENT SCHEME PROVES TO BE CATALYST FOR CITY’S SOUTHSIDEThe first large build-to-rent project in Nottingham, designed by architects maber and built by Winvic Construction for the Cassidy Group and Cording Real Estate Group is now on site.
The 350-apartment Saffron Court project is already proving a catalyst for the regeneration of the City’s south side with a…
Hidden Building Dangers Pose Grave Risks for Property BuyersEvery property purchase presents potential risks for both buyer and seller, but it is the buyer who generally faces the greatest risks. Whether you are a homeowner, a small business entrepreneur or a developer, knowing what to look for when purchasing a home, building, factory or other edifice requires knowledge and assistance.
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Tradespeople shake off stereotypes by choosing work over World CupFor years, tradespeople have been tarnished with the reputation for prioritising football over work. Many members of the public see them as being a bit too eager to down tools and head to the nearest big screen.
However, recent research among tradespeople busts this myth.
The UK’s leading online trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect,…
Aarsleff Ground Engineering commences piling for 220,000sq ft extension, in HullClugston Construction awarded Aarsleff Ground Engineering the piling contract for a £25m extension to the National Distribution Centre in Hull for workwear and safety equipment supplier, Arco. The 220,000sq ft extension will double Arco’s current warehousing and logistics capacity. The build is part of Arco’s…
#5 Stand Out Buildings in the World of Eco-ConstructionGlobal ecological awareness is an increasing priority in construction – both for the construction companies, and the homeowners and businesses buying such properties.
Of course, eco-approaches, sustainability and the use of exciting and innovative recycled (and recyclable) materials can only be a good thing when it comes to building…
Trussed rafter industry ready for the next generationNew talent, new leadership, new structure and embracing new technology were just some of the highlights from the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) Annual AGM, which took place last month.
One of the key speakers, Alison Watson, founder of Class of Your Own, inspired delegates when talking about the Design Engineer Construct! programme. S…
Vienna summer study programme shows what makes the city tickFor nine years running, Vienna has been named the best city to live in – and two study programmes taking place this summer help capture the stand-out factors which help make the Austrian capital so desirable.
The Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) summer school and Green.Building.Solutions. (GBS) offer insight,…
Almost six million claimed back in tax by construction workersUK construction workers have claimed back almost £6 million in overpaid tax this year, according to figures from tax recovery specialist Brian Alfred.
The leading tax recovery firm for workers using the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) schemes, has reclaimed rebates of more than £5.7 million in the last 12…
Accurate estimation is the key to successful fit out projectsAccurate estimation can be tough but it is one of the most important parts of construction to get right. It’s made tricky by the fact that each job is unique in its own right but generalisations also need to be factored in to make sure that estimates don’t take too long to complete. Price too high and you may scare the customer…