New research suggests UK taxpayers could foot a £19 billion bill because of outdated construction technologyNew research has unveiled that
almost half (44.3%) of businesses in the construction industry have limited or
no insight into company or project performance.
The impact of this is
significant, as analysis
from Mace, a global construction consultancy, found almost 80% of
larg…
Toolbox Talk: Why is it Important?A toolbox talk is an
open discussion on safety information that includes details about hazards,
associated risks, and updates about the project or the specific tasks involved.
It is done before the team commences work, and covers methods, plans, location,
and individual roles of each employee. Toolbox talks are commonly used in
high-risk industries such as…
TIMco LAUNCHES FIRST AID RANGETIMco, one of the UK’s largest, independent and fastest
growing wholesalers to the construction industry, is expanding their SHIELD
brand with the official launch of a First Aid range, as well as introducing the
new SHIELD Protective Board. These new introductions will sit under the rapidly
expanding SHIELD Site Protection range. These new extensions reflect…
Reinventing housing for the urban…
Design unveiled for Commonwealth Games stadiumDesigns for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been published, as public consultation begins.
The construction plan is to build a new main west stand and construct new north and south bowl seating areas
The redeveloped stadium at Walsall Road in Perry Park will increase its…
Size of construction disputes drops by halfThe average value of construction disputes in the UK fell by 47% last year as the industry started to make headway with early resolution of problems on contracts.
According to analysis of global disputes, the UK leads the way in dispute resolution, typically with low dispute values and quick resolution times, compared with global averages.
The UK…
Gilbert-Ash Unveils Unique ‘As One’ ExhibitionCelebrating Collaboration in the Making
of Landmark Buildings
Last week, leading UK construction, refurbishment and fit out contractor, Gilbert-Ash marked its recent growth by unveiling a collaborative As One exhibition at an event at The IET, London.
Attended by over 100 high profile guests from the across the design…
GUILD OF BRICKLAYERS CROWNS NATION’S BEST BRICKY AT THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGETalented tradespeople
from across the country have competed in the annual national final of the Guild
of Bricklayers, hosted by the City of Liverpool College.
This year’s event was
attended by over 150 people who came to see 20 finalists from across the
country compete against each other at the City…
Revealed: The Construction Sector’s Plastic ProblemDid you know that
the construction industry accounts for almost a quarter (23%) of the plastic
consumed in the UK?
Did you also know
that every year, 40% of this plastic is sent to landfill? Amounting to 20,000
tonnes – this plastic waste weighs the same amount of two Eiffel Towers.
As a means of
helping the construction…
New data shows outstanding construction industry growthThe construction sector experienced
rapid growth of 10% between 2016 and 2018.
New government data analysis conducted by Love Energy Savings has
revealed that the construction sector has seen a whopping 10% growth between
2016 and 2018.
In 2016, there were 300,000 construction businesses in the UK, rising to
330,000 by 2018.
Along…