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The latest building industry news

18 December 2014

More people rely on qualified installers as DIY skills decline

Posted on by KoruEditor

Bad news for DIY retailers but good news for merchant trade stores Lack of skills will lead to increased demand for professional tradespeople across all major industry trades such as electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and renewables. Coupled with the increased funding and opportunity schemes now available to the industry it should be considered an exciting[…]

  • 18 December 2014

17 December 2014

Construction industry and the hidden workplace danger of asbestos

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The Hidden Danger of Asbestos in the Workplace Although asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999, and the most dangerous form of asbestos has not been used since the 1960s, more people than ever are suffering its effects. In fact, mesothelioma – a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos –[…]

  • 17 December 2014

16 December 2014

Job opportunities soar and strong project growth predicted for 2015

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Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers. Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Link to full infographic Its been a good year for the building industry and the latest infographic from Quantic[…]

  • 16 December 2014

16 December 2014

Job opportunities soar & strong project growth predicted for 2015

Posted on by bt-editor

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers. Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Link to full infographic Its been a good year for the building industry and the latest infographic from Quantic[…]

  • 16 December 2014

15 December 2014

Saint-Gobain debate considers merging future of construction

Posted on by KoruEditor

Last year, the top 100 contractors in the construction industry saw profitability take a sharp decline, with total profits falling by a third from £1.2 billion to only £791 million. This reflected increasing concerns about margins squeezed by low bidding and excessive competition encouraged by contractor’s clients. Company Watch reported that the total turnover of[…]

  • 15 December 2014

15 December 2014

How building industry employers can reduce the risks of accidents

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Raising awareness of everyday risks in the workplace With the government’s Revitalising Health and Safety initiative underway, personal injury specialists Johnson Law are working to raise awareness of the everyday risks within the workplace, and offer advice on how employers reduce the risks to staff. They have produced this infographic which highlights some interesting facts[…]

  • 15 December 2014

11 December 2014

What’s in store for construction contractors in 2015 and beyond?

Posted on by bt-editor

This new infographic produced by Quantic UK shows that the demand for skilled construction professionals is likely to soar in 2015 Construction growth has slowed slightly in the past month or so, which is not uncommon at this time of year, but that doesn’t detract from the fact that the industry has had a very[…]

  • 11 December 2014

08 December 2014

Benoy appointed to Silvertown regeneration scheme in East London

Posted on by KoruEditor

Regeneration Benoy appointed to help transform Silvertown Benoy announces work on the iconic Silvertown area of East London. The award-winning international firm of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, has been appointed to the Silvertown development to help build up and drive further economic investment to this historic area that was once one of the[…]

  • 08 December 2014

04 December 2014

Energy efficiency improvements is top priority for UK homeowners

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YouGov poll by Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland 54% of respondents said making their homes more energy efficient was a priority for them in the next 3 to 5 years 61% were over the age of 60 – a group most at risk from the effects of fuel poverty Mark Weaver Mark Weaver, Project Director for[…]

  • 04 December 2014

04 December 2014

Infrastructure bonanza + building jobs for women + Autumn Statement comments

Posted on by bt-editor

With the UK election just months away, the stalls are being laid out for us to take a peek at whats on offer. There is certainly an infrastructure bonanza in prospect and the and £2.3bn investment in flood defences will save and £30bn in damage so seems like money well spent. However, the headline grabbing and £15bn on roads is more controversial.

  • 04 December 2014