Reasons Why Managed Travel is a Must for ConstructionDuring the trip that we will make through
the following paragraphs we will visit the destinations chosen by construction
companies for
managed travel, the origin and the reasons that drove their
internationalization, the difficulties and the results obtained. These
companies manage projects in a comprehensive way -including design,…
4 Key Construction Site Safety Trends to Watch in 2020 and BeyondWhen it comes to construction site safety,
there are a whole host of high risks to employees and contractors that need to
be accounted for in order to provide a safe and healthy working environment on
site. Therefore, ensuring you’re on top of site safety both now and for the
future is of paramount importance.
To help you…
Aarsleff Ground Engineering awarded geotechnical contract for new high-end car dealershipSeveral high-end car showrooms have opened their doors in
the last 12 months in the Leeds area and Aarsleff Ground Engineering (AGE) are pleased
to announce their involvement in the design and build of the foundations and
remediation work of a new prestige car showroom on behalf of MCS Group Ltd.
Onc…
Aggregate Industries Supports International Women’s Day by Organising Personal Branding SessionsAs a business committed to helping
create an environment which drives greater
diversity and inclusion, Aggregate Industries recently held a series of
‘Women in Construction Micro-Learning Sessions’ on personal brand development
to mark International Women’s Day…
Budget responseKeith Richards, executive director at Trident Building Consultancy in Leeds, and Danny McEvoy, executive associate director for the North West.
Keith’s
comments:
The lack of
detail around infrastructure investment, particularly for the North, could
point to HS2 draining most of the investment pot. If this is the case, other
key investments, such as the northern…
Aggregate Industries and Tarmac bring the industry together to talk road safetyLeading construction materials suppliers Aggregate
Industries and Tarmac recently gathered logistics professionals from across the
industry to discuss best practice and take a look at two of the safest vehicles
on the market.
Delegates from Tarmac, CEMEX and Hanson joined Aggregate
Industries at its London…
Aggregate Industries achieves prestigious energy management certification
Leading construction
and infrastructure player Aggregate Industries has achieved certification from
BSI to ISO 50001 Energy Management
Systems, after demonstrating its company-wide commitment to energy
efficiency.
This follows and
expands upon the successful certification of its cement business, Lafarge
Cement, in…
BIM’s social impact in the spotlightThe role of digital
construction in driving social change was in the spotlight last week, as over
400 delegates and 50 speakers from around the world attended BIM Show Live on
26-27 February.
This year’s event was based
on a theme of ‘BIM For Good’, designed to lead the debate around ways in which
Building Information Modelling…
The future of the electric SUV…Over recent years, the popularity of electric vehicles has
skyrocketed. Greater awareness of environmental issues paired with increased
availability of affordable and stylish electric cars has led to them becoming
an attractive option. What’s more, the recent
announcement that the ban on new petrol and diesel has been brought forward
to 2035 gives even…
The Top Benefits of Diversifying Your Construction SkillsMany construction workers train in one discipline when they
start in the industry. Though this can initially provide you with a lot of
work, you should also think about diversifying your skills so you can apply for
more jobs. If you are a self-employed construction worker instead of working
for a specific firm, this could lead to severa…