Fatalities in the workplace – just how can they be avoided?
According to recent statistics released by HSE, there were 137 workers killed at work in the UK in 2016/17. These statistics are based on a wide variety of industries, such [...]
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The Shard confirms further lettings as MitieGroup PLC joins the vertical city
REM, on behalf of the building’s owners, has confirmed further office lettings totalling 39,967 sq ft at The Shard. Mitie Group PLC, the leading facilities management [...]
Housebuilding remains strong as Infrastructure reaches a new low
It was positive news for housebuilding across July, as construction contract values for the sector reached £2.5 billion. However the same could not be said for the [...]
Manchester firm doubles in size thanks to North West property market growth
PICK EVERARD, which has had a presence in Manchester for five years, has doubled its number of staff in just 12 months. With the North West having been nationally [...]
Soluis Group secures £1 million innovate UK Grant for the Construction Industry
A Soluis Group-led consortium has secured £1 million of funding from Innovate UK to develop an Augmented Worker System (AWE), pioneering the use of virtual and augmented [...]
New Orders in Construction Fall to the Lowest in Three Years
ONS figures published today show that construction output in July fell by 0.9% and was 0.4% lower compared with one year earlier. In addition, new orders in Q2 declined 7.8% [...]
Lack of focus on recruitment ‘could force building firms out of business’
A lack of focus on bolstering the workforce could push construction firms out of business, according to One Way. An analysis by the specialist rail and construction [...]
Double celebration as Robertson Group becomes first Ultra Site in Scotland
Construction of new world-class Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre recognised as beacon of best practice by Considerate Constructors Scheme. Robertson Group’s [...]
Morgan Sindall has reported a 44% leap in pre-tax profits in 2017
Morgan Sindall has reported a 44% leap in pre-tax profits in the first half of 2017 as it doubled its construction margin. For the six months to 30th June 2017 Morgan [...]
Construction industry bounces back after a recent stall in growth
After a torrid month in May for construction, figures began to move in the right direction across June, with contract awards increasing by 12%, as a number of high profile [...]
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