Why a career in construction could be the next step for ex-militaryLast year, the number of people employed in
the British Armed Forces numbered nearly 150,000. Of those, over 80,000
employed in the British Army and over 30,000 in the Royal Navy.
However, over 14,000 people leave the military
every year. This has become somewhat of a blessing for the construction
industry, as it has created a…
National winners of ‘Most Considerate Site 2019’ revealedConsiderate
Constructors Scheme recognises highest-performing construction sites with top
honours
United Kingdom and Ireland, 15
April 2019: The winners of the best performing
construction sites across the UK and Ireland have been crowned with the
industry’s highest accolade of ‘Considerate Constructors Scheme, Most
Considerat…
Reporting Minor Incidents to Prevent Future CatastropheRecording data on all
workplace incidents and near misses, from seemingly insignificant events to
serious injury, is essential for all organisations. Whilst some may deem it
unnecessary or tedious to report every minor accident in the workplace, such as
an employee tripping or narrowly avoiding injury caused by faulty equipment,
recording…
ANC workshop sets out best practice approach in sound insulation testingAcoustic
professionals shared best practice in sound insulation testing at a workshop
organised by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC).
Almost 100 testers from ANC member companies attended the event, held
in Birmingham.
The
ANC launched their Approved Document E Registration Scheme in 2003 to provide
independent…
Lock Out Tag Out EssentialsAs part of a safe system of work, lock out tag out
should be employed to ensure hazardous energy has been safely isolated. When
conducting maintenance, repairs or cleaning work on any machinery and
equipment, a safe procedure should be in place to ensure stored energy has been
safely dispelled, and re-energisation does not accidentally occur. Here we have
highlighted…
The Definitive Guide to Self-Build Structural WarrantiesThe world of Structural Warranties can be complicated for self-builders. From choosing the right provider to fully understanding what your Structural Warranty does, there is so much to consider. But, understanding exactly what a Structural Warranty is and why you need one, will help you to choose the right cover for your self-build project.
Cheapest and Most Expensive UK Cities for Aspiring Self-buildersThanks to
aspirational TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7
Brits are currently researching the self-build process.
The government are
even getting on board by introducing more incentives in the hope of boosting
the number of self-builds by 35% year-on-year.
To help, Insulation
Express hav…
TIMco OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES EXPANDED VETO SECURITY & IRONMONGERY RANGETIMco, one of the UK’s largest, independent and fastest
growing wholesalers to the construction industry, has further expanded their VETO
Security & Ironmongery range with the official launch of the innovative
Fantom Doorstop, as well as the unveiling of a new range of Quality Steel Hinges.
These new extensions follow t…
Lucideon partnership enables seamless certification service for the construction industry in Brexit timesConstruction
testing and certification company Lucideon has forged a new partnership in
Europe to enable UK construction product manufacturers to retain access to EU
markets.
Lucideon
has joined forces with Czech Republic-based certification body TZUS to ensure
companies can seamlessly…
Kubota unveils the prototype KX019-4 LPG mini excavator at Bauma
Prototype is powered by a next generation Kubota Spark Ignition series engine and can run on LPG
Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction machinery, today announces the reveal of the KX019-4 LPG (Liquid Petrol Gas) mini excavator prototype. This model can run on LPG and is powered by a next generation Kubota Spark…