The construction industry has the second-highest rate of fatalities across all industries in the UK according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website statistics for 2019. Sadly, 30 people lost their lives during 2019… Read more
The UK’s construction industry is currently facing a unique set of challenges – from a global pandemic and recession to political uncertainty. However, if there’s one thing that history shows, it is that the sector… Read more
The latest data from the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI), the group working to improve quality and productivity in the UK construction industry, shows that 10-25% of unforeseen construction project costs are due to errors…. Read more
Health and safety audits play an important role in the systematic appraisal and assessment of how activities and the environment influence the safety of those on site. However, the physical inspection of a construction site… Read more
Fire safety reports document the presence of fire protection measures in buildings. In order to ensure the safety of the users of a building, fire inspections must be carried out with the greatest care and,… Read more
The site diary provides information about all important events during the construction of a building. Thus, it plays a significant role in capturing evidence of delivered or missing services in the course of construction projects…. Read more
Every architect, construction specialist and building company has experienced defects on the construction site. From doorways that are too small to features that were damaged during installation, an infinite number of things can go wrong… Read more
As UK construction work begins and contractors dust off their tools after weeks in furlough, there is a stark reminder that business hasn’t yet returned to normal. Only workers who can travel to work safely… Read more
It used to be accepted that you had to have meetings to communicate with an entire project team, but there are several reasons why meetings aren’t always the best way to pass on information. Good… Read more