Do we need more apprentices in construction?
Where will the future of construction be if we are failing to adequately equip the next generation of tradespeople with the right skills?
The skill-crisis...
Green is Clean: why we need to think eco
EU leaders are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 40%; they will also aim at increasing energy efficiency by 27%...
Health and safety for tradesmen
Health and safety should always come first. With more fatalities in 2015/2016 than any other sector within the UK, construction firms across the UK...
Would you use an electric van?
Plug-in vehicles are taking the UK by storm but would you exchange petrol for electric?
Many individuals have and according to CarKeys.com: "The first three...
Asbestos deaths: 20 tradesmen a week afflicted
Tradespeople could be coming into contact with the potentially fatal asbestos chemical more than 100 times each year, new figures show.
According to HSE, around...
Are smaller vans worse for fuel economy?
Contrary to popular belief, smaller vehicles may actually be worse for fuel economy in comparison to their larger counterparts.
With fuel prices on a steady...
Do you spend your working day on the road?
At-work crashes are estimated to cost UK employers a hefty £2.7 billion each year, but a series of events targeted at small to medium...
Are Construction Contractors struggling to market?
Despite the greater rise in construction projects, the financial position for many contractors remains weak. According to a new study, supply and demand for...
Business Focus: Health and safety legislation
Health and Safety legislation is a universal concept that relates to all business establishments. UK law states that organisations must:
Assess risk to employees,...
Diesel or electric: which van is more economical?
Electric vehicles have become ever more popular, mainly due to the governments 'plug-in grant'; however, could advances in diesel technology mean that fuel triumphs in the...
