The silent epidemic within construction
Men in the UK are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. However, in construction – a typically male dominated industry– men are three times more likely to die by suicide than [read more…]
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New report reveals challenges that women face within construction
Launched to mark International Women’s Day, a new report by online construction community, On The Tools, has discovered that 78% of tradeswomen face discrimination in their role, most frequently encountering negative comments and harassment. The [read more…]
Red Construction South West’s growth continues with appointment of Pre-Construction Director
RED Construction South West, part of RED Construction Group, has announced the appointment of Robert Brooks as Pre-Construction Director. Robert joins the senior management team, led by Managing Director, Derek Quinn, to build on its [read more…]
Plans approved for 167 new homes in Somerset
Plans for 167 much-needed new homes on the edge of Highbridge, Somerset, have been approved by Sedgemoor District Council’s planning committee. The new development, part of the wider Brue Farm area, is being built by [read more…]
Gallagher takes space at 103 Colmore row in Birmingham
Insurance, risk management and consulting firm, Gallagher, has become the sixth tenant to sign for space at 103 Colmore Row. The company is to lease 12,146 sq ft on a 10-year deal on the 13th [read more…]
Big Red leads Merseyside regeneration project
Work has commenced on the redevelopment of a former HSBC building on Eccleston street in Prescot, Merseyside, that forms part of a wider £3.1m heritage-led regeneration project. Huddersfield headquartered construction firm Big Red is taking [read more…]
New study reveals poor building material supply chains are main barrier to construction achieving net zero
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy, Patrick Parsons, based on research with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to [read more…]
Latest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast: : The silent challenge of the construction industry and how to deal with it
In episode 24 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald interviews Charlie Winton, founder of OK+ Positive, to discuss the silent challenge that is alarmingly prominent throughout the construction industry – mental health. With the industry [read more…]
ISG awarded £50m Art Deco office restoration
ISG has been awarded the £50m Northcliffe House refurbishment project to restore the historic Art Deco office to its former glory. The refurbishment of the 25,119 sq m building will see an increase to the [read more…]
UK safety expert Arco advises on standing out safely this winter
As the winter weather continues, fog and heavy rain can make it difficult to see outdoor workers and sadly, the consequences can be devastating. The second most common cause of workplace death is being struck by a [read more…]