by James Whitelock | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
The construction sector is predicting an extended rebound by 6.3% in the industry in 2023. Despite the pandemic and ongoing worries about materials and labour shortages dampening activity, forecasters at the Construction Products Association have released forecasts...
by James Whitelock | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Hundreds of free construction training places by The Skills Centre will be offered at five different training centres in Earl’s Court, Gravesend, Southwark, Stratford and West Midlands. The training specialist has partnerships with major employers like Mace, Wates,...
by James Whitelock | Jun 9, 2021 | News
Mental health in construction, although improved in the last 20 years still needs some work. One construction worker takes their own life every day in the UK, according to data from the office of national statistics. Despite the irony of relying on these individuals...
by James Whitelock | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
A demonstration project to recycle products containing asbestos into a reusable, safe material has been declared successful. A recycling company in Staffordshire, Thermal Recycling has built the first plant in the world to use asbestos on an industrial scale in a...
by James Whitelock | May 18, 2021 | News
When you think of an industry that is dominated by men, construction might be one of the first that comes to mind. Out of everyone working in construction, women only make up 10% of the entire construction industry. The figure is even smaller for women working on the...