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Suicidal cries for help make up a third of texts to new mental health helpline for UK construction workers

30.4% of texts to mental health helpline for construction workers are from tradespeople thinking about ending their own lives. The suicide rate amongst construction workers [...]

October 4, 2023

Howdens partners with leading men’s health Charity, Movember

Howdens, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, has partnered with men’s health charity, Movember. The partnership, which will run year-round, will aim to assist the [...]

October 3, 2023

Local construction partners come together to help fulfill Lincolnshire charity’s new HQ project

Landscape architecture practice, Influence Landscape Planning & Design, is bringing together volunteer construction and professional services partners to deliver fit-out [...]

October 3, 2023

Helping the project profession deliver projects better

There is no shortage of exciting projects currently being worked on in the UK, from Heathrow Expansion, Hinkley Point C, to the New Hospitals Programme. However, budget [...]

October 2, 2023

Hydrogen: Big Potential, Big Safety Challenges – Are You Ready?

Light, simple, abundant. That’s hydrogen (H2). Because hydrogen doesn’t create carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions when burned, it holds the promise of becoming essential for [...]

October 2, 2023

The Harborne Hospital Celebrates Practical Completion

A milestone moment has been reached in the Midlands as £100m building work on The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK has completed. Opening its doors to patients [...]

October 2, 2023

Painting & Decorating Apprentice Plays U19s Women’s Rugby League for England

A Leeds College of Building apprentice has played for her country after being selected for the U19s England Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) Women’s Rugby League [...]

October 2, 2023

Inco Contracts gives St Giles Hospice its own DIY SOS makeover

More than 50 kind-hearted construction specialists and suppliers swapped their day jobs for a very ‘personal’ DIY SOS last week. Penkridge-based Inco Contracts, a leading [...]

September 26, 2023

Working in the rain: Here are 8 tips for keeping dry

Working outdoors in cold, rainy weather can not only be uncomfortable and hinder your ability to complete your work, but it can also be very dangerous if not properly [...]

September 26, 2023

University confirmed as headline sponsor of Expo Sunderland

“It demonstrates our commitment to the future economic, social, environmental and cultural success of the city” The University of Sunderland will be the headline sponsor [...]

September 26, 2023

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