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This article from NICEIC will look at the environmental factors that should be considered when selecting, installing and using electrical supplies and equipment on a construction site.
Most construction sites require electrical supplies to…
Protect your eyes on-site: Carhartt’s range of safety glasses
Date: 23 May, 2023
Eyes are incredibly sensitive and good protection is critical for many construction jobs. Protective eyewear is required whenever there is a risk to the eyes and they should shield you from splatter, dust,…
Increase a roof’s longevity and reduce carbon
Undoubtedly, buildings’ sustainable management and maintenance are at the forefront of many minds, with a significant shift in how facilities managers view their long-term refurbishment and asset management programmes. With many…
Skanska appoints new CFO
Meliha Duymaz has joined Skanska UK as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Duymaz is an established finance leader with a breadth of experience across services, operations and major construction projects. She joins Skanska…
Built environment must progress on decarbonisation as demand for green buildings continues to rise
Progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment on the drive to be more sustainable, according to RICS Sustainability Report 2022, however the rate of advancement needs to accelerate significantly and become more widespread.…
Adapting to climate change now top priority for specifiers
PlanRadar, a leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, has published a new report on emerging trends set to dominate the global specification community. The Architecture of the Future is the first in a…
UK Construction Week Birmingham is the UK’s largest built environment event
UK Construction Week Birmingham (4-6 October, NEC) is the UK’s largest built environment event, has sections dedicated to Build, Digitalisation, Infrastructure, Net Zero, Careers, Surfaces and Offsite. PLUS visitors will gain free…
Kevin Irons joins Arena’s Industrial & Commercial Structures division
Arena Group, an industry leader in the supply of temporary architecture and infrastructure, has appointed Kevin Irons as Sales Manager of its specialist Industrial and Commercial Venues division, April 2022. Kevin’s role will serve a…
Pagabo Foundation launches the Feelgood Games to tackle mental health
National framework provider Pagabo’s charitable arm, the Pagabo Foundation, has launched the...
Pioneering app to tackle mental health issues in construction launches
A new training solution and app that has been built by and for the construction industry to help tackle its mental ill health issues, launches this week.
Ownminder is the first industry-specific proactive psychological health solution…
Mayor of London calls for temporary visa scheme for construction workers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has called on Government to create a temporary visa scheme for construction workers to alleviate the impact of Brexit and the pandemic on the building industry.
The Mayor is proposing that ministers…
Demand for Offsite Housing Construction increases by 6% in 2021
The market for offsite housing is estimated to have increased by 6%...