It is no secret that construction equipment can be really expensive but it is also often essential to doing the job. Before forking out for brand new equipment, why not check to see if you are able to source second hand equipment for a lot less cost. Often some of…
Working from a height
If the job you do involves working from a height, then there are a number of strict rules and regulations you need to follow. These rules vary depending on where you are, how heigh you are and what work you are doing. Your employer should make sure that you have…
Using Steel Rope for Lifting
Wire rope and steel rope is a strong, resilient material regularly used in the lifting industry. It has many different uses, from lifting to moving to general logistics, and it is longer lasting than other solutions while also very good value for money. There are various advantages to using steel…
Are new houses constructed badly?
New build homes often get quite a bad press. You often hear of a lot of horror stories regarding new houses and the issues they have. It is true, like with any home, new builds do still have issues. Sometimes the issues are an easy fix such as doors not…
Is a crisis looming for the construction industry?
A combination of Covid-19, Brexit and growing demand for housing are driving up prices for the essential materials the UK’s construction sector urgently needs and along with a shortage in building materials currently it looks as if we could have a crisis in the construction industry. The UK government’s ambition…