Trade workers asked for free labour or advice at least twice a week
Trade workers are being asked 9 times a month on average by friends for free labour or advice. Eager to please, a quarter (25%) offer mates rates as they feel guilty not doing it, and 68% say they feel pressure to, even though they don’t want to (23%). On average, those who do cheap work […]
The steps you need to take to Promote Compliance in the Workplace
Robust compliance enables you to avoid legal liabilities while improving your organization’s effectiveness. And many already have strong compliance policies in place. The construction industry is poised for substantial growth, with revenues of £404.13bn in 2024. However, this upsurge is not without its hurdles. Contractors, both large and small, may be gearing up to grow […]
Speedy emergency drain services in Bristol
Is a blocked drain at your home causing problems? At Maintain A Drain, we offer emergency drain services to customers across Bristol. Maintain A Drain is a family-run drain clearing business. We are the number one providers of blocked drain services in the Bristol area, offering professional drain cleaning services at highly competitive prices. We […]
Readie Construction goes into administration
Administrators have officially been appointed for logistics and warehouse specialist Readie Construction Ltd. A notice on the company website states that it is in administration and has ceased trading immediately after Constantinos Pedhiou and Gary Shankland of Begbies Traynor were called in yesterday to begin winding down the contractor’s operations. In an email to staff, […]
Lighthouse Charity Pioneers Bold Path to Support Ex Offenders
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is pioneering an innovative programme designed to reintegrate prisoners into the workforce and help bridge the longstanding skills gap in the construction sector. The pilot project at Cardiff Prison embraces the support of the Lighthouse Charity, GLA Group and Central Group to offer specialist skills training, soft skills development, and […]
Insurer warns Construction among industries most at risk from cyber attacks
Insurer warns Construction among industries most at risk from cyber attacks The UK’s construction industry has been ranked as the fifth most at risk from cyber attacks for the second year running. According to an annual report by insurance giant Hiscox, almost half of UK firms have experienced a cyber-attack, with businesses experiencing a median […]
Housebuilding falls for 11th month in a row amid slump in demand for new homes
Housebuilding has fallen for 11 months in a row as high borrowing costs hit demand for new homes. Across the construction sector, new work continued to fall more quickly than at any time since the first pandemic lockdown. The slump was steepest in house building, followed by civil engineering. S&P Global said its activity index […]
Crest Nicholson boss fires broadside at Labour’s housing policies
The chief executive of one of the UK’s largest housebuilders has taken aim at Labour’s housebuilding policies, saying they will take years to be effective. Peter Truscott, chief executive of £786m-turnover Crest Nicholson, has said that he does not “expect a single house to be occupied as a result of Labour’s policies in the next […]
Collaboration and the future of apprenticeships
The purpose and perception of apprenticeships have changed dramatically in recent years. What was once the preserve of school-leavers looking for technical training in industries such as construction and manufacturing has now morphed into training programmes that are applicable to all levels and sectors. For employers, apprenticeships are an excellent way of using government funding […]
2030 or 2035 – what’s the difference?
The prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars (and hybrids) is being pushed back from 2030 to 2035. A combination of long lead times for car manufacturers, the government’s upcoming Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, and next year’s general election means that not much […]