As many working across the construction sector will appreciate, embarking on your first professional role can feel daunting, with years of both practical and classroom-based education finally being put to the test. Here, Andy Day, [read more…]
The skills shortage combined with the progress that women have been making within construction has meant that the stars are increasingly in alignment for females looking forge a career within the sector. There’s still a [read more…]
When it comes to choosing the right MIG welder, there is an overwhelming amount of choice, particularly for anyone relatively new to the welding field. From knowing what products fit your budget to finding out [read more…]
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net zero carbon with a new decarbonisation [read more…]
In what has been a a year of unprecedented challenges for the construction industry globally, Mike Merrill, Co-founder and COO of WorkMax, looks at four ways of increasing jobsite efficiency and safety. A lot can [read more…]
It is well known that the UK construction and civil engineering industries have the highest incidence of disputes… many of which arise from payment issues. Throw a pandemic into the mix, increased construction delays, non-payment, [read more…]
Whilst there has been a promising rise in the number of tradeswomen in recent years, the national skills shortage means there’s a great opportunity for many more. Here Jen Davies at Tradesman Saver discusses why more women should consider [read more…]
New analysis of commercial property transactions worth £100m-plus completed in London over a 12-month period show a fall in the total value and volume of deals, but the market holding relatively strong in the face [read more…]
With the aim, laid out by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), to make all buildings Net Zero by 2050, the construction industry must make changes — starting with material choice. Here, Nick Cowley, Managing [read more…]
Although the construction industry has come a long way in recent years, there’s still work to be done to make it even more inclusive. Here, Rosi Lister, CEO, Sarah Mumford, Programmes Director, and Sarah Beckett, [read more…]
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