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UK construction unemployment down 23% year-on-year

New data has revealed that the number of those without work in the UK construction sector is down 23% year-on-year Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, said: “Like most industries, UK construction took a massive hit during the pandemic and sadly...

2022-05-04

Innovative suspension system grips construction industry | Gripple

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Innovative suspension system grips construction industry | Gripple

A prefabricated suspension system solution that brings great versatility for the housing of cabling and pipes, has become an important tool in driving efficiencies and increasing flexibility in installations. Fast Trak is fast becoming a system of choice in the...

2022-04-07

Number of UK construction workers jumps at fastest rate in 13 years

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Number of UK construction workers jumps at fastest rate in 13 years

Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, said: “New data has revealed that the number of people employed in the UK construction industry jumped by 21,000 at the end of last year, which is the largest increase since 2009....

2022-03-16

New Makita products powering the construction industry

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New Makita products powering the construction industry

Leading power tool manufacturer Makita UK has expanded its powerful XGT 40VMax range of machines with the launch of the new HS009G 235mm Circular Saw and ML006G Flashlight. It has also released the DX15 ‘on-tool’ Dust Collection System (191X40-4) that...

2022-03-10

Data reveals fires in construction and hot work fires in the UK | CE Safety

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Data reveals fires in construction and hot work fires in the UK | CE Safety

CE Safety have collected data which reveals the number of fires in buildings under construction, as well as how many fires were caused by hot work in the UK in the past year. They questioned all 45 of the UK’s fire...

2022-02-15

A centre of excellence for construction innovation is now open for business | I-Construct

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A centre of excellence for construction innovation is now open for business | I-Construct

I-Construct, a £2.3 million centre of excellence for construction innovation, has opened for business. Building work has finished, only 15 months after it began, on the innovation hub which is based off Springwood Drive in Braintree. The two-storey building –...

2022-01-18

Injuries and ill health is costing UK construction £1.29 billion a year | Sitestak

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Injuries and ill health is costing UK construction £1.29 billion a year | Sitestak

Injuries and ill health to workers is costing the UK construction industry approximately £1.29 billion a year, according to a new study of data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) by the construction site storage experts at Sitestak. Estimated cost of injury...

2022-01-13

Latest survey finds a third of construction workers deal with elevated levels of anxiety

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Latest survey finds a third of construction workers deal with elevated levels of anxiety

High levels of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction workers is leading to increased alcohol consumption, non-prescription drug use and even self-harm according to a new major study. Early findings from a major new...

2022-01-10

National Highways warns construction companies are hugely vulnerable on van safety

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National Highways warns construction companies are hugely vulnerable on van safety

The construction sector has made huge strides in terms of site safety, and HGV fleet management – but National Highways warns that vans are the sector’s Achilles heel, putting companies, drivers and other road users at risk. During October, the...

2021-11-27

ECA working with Welsh Construction Forum, promoting project bank accounts

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ECA working with Welsh Construction Forum, promoting project bank accounts

Leading engineering services trade body ECA is working with the Welsh Construction Forum and Welsh Government to raise the profile of project bank accounts (PBAs) in the fight against unfair payment and business practices in construction. PBAs are vital in...

2021-11-21

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Tag: construction

UK construction unemployment down 23% year-on-year

Innovative suspension system grips construction industry | Gripple

Number of UK construction workers jumps at fastest rate in 13 years

New Makita products powering the construction industry

Data reveals fires in construction and hot work fires in the UK | CE Safety

A centre of excellence for construction innovation is now open for business | I-Construct

Injuries and ill health is costing UK construction £1.29 billion a year | Sitestak

Latest survey finds a third of construction workers deal with elevated levels of anxiety

National Highways warns construction companies are hugely vulnerable on van safety

ECA working with Welsh Construction Forum, promoting project bank accounts

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