Author: Admin
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NAWIC and Women in Property join forces to ‘inspire change’
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark the upcoming UK Construction Week (UKCW). The two groups will join forces at the event to raise awareness for the support available to women in the industry. Between 30 September and 2 October, NAWIC and Women in Property…
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Mark Farmer: AI ‘blind spot’ threatens construction’s professional services
Industry veteran Mark Farmer has urged construction leaders to face the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector’s white-collar workforce, warning that the industry is “missing a trick” by focusing too narrowly on trade skills shortages. Delivering this year’s CIOB Sir James Wates lecture in central London on Wednesday evening (24 September), the…
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New PAL+ rig brings advanced MEWP training to Leicester
Nationwide Platforms has installed its first fixed IPAF PAL+ training rig in the East Midlands. The new rig, now operational at the company’s Leicester depot, provides access to advanced operator training for powered access professionals across the region. The company has existing PAL+ sites in Bristol, Warrington, Edinburgh and London. The training rig is purpose-built…
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The Grand Finale: Mallory’s DIY Hollywood-Inspired Dining Room Reveal
A few weeks ago, we revealed my living room and my closet speakeasy, and I’m happy to report that I have one more space to share with you – my dining room! You might’ve seen a sneak peek or two if you saw the last two blog posts, since all the spaces are adjacent to…
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Expert Predicts Five Trends Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction is gaining momentum in the U.S., driven by demands for lower emissions, reduced waste, and smarter building practices. The U.S. commercial green construction market is projected to grow from $179.2 million last year to $329.3 million by 2030. Dan Pollard, Production Director at Thurston Group, outlined five key trends expected to transform the…
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Amey doubles early careers roles for 2026
Amey’s Early Careers programme offers candidates one-to-one mentoring from industry experts, the opportunity to contribute to live infrastructure projects, and support in working towards recognised qualifications through relevant professional bodies. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Why McAlpine is rethinking quality control
The construction industry should effectively utilise non-compliance reports if it wants to improve approach to quality control, writes Tony Smith. Some site teams, averse to using NCRs, may opt for their own remedial works, such as cutting out and recasting the affected section of concrete. If this is done without following the NCR process, and…
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Kilnbridge covers all angles with Triangle Bridge
Triangle Bridge project manager Conor Hogan began his career as a junior engineer and land surveyor with Ncwsurveys in 2012 before moving to Murphy Geospatial. He went on to gain site management and engineering experience with Oliver Connell and Son and John Sisk and Son, before joining J Coffey Group as a site engineer in…
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What is the 50p gutter hack and is it one to try or avoid?
Blocked gutters can be the cause of untold damage in the autumn and winter with blocked leaves and debris quickly preventing them from doing their job. And as well as causing problems in your home, they can also affect your neighbour’s property too. But, could there be a relatively quick, easy and cheap DIY gutter…
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Martin Kemp stuns fans with autumn harvest of huge vegetables
Martin Kemp has been giving followers a closer look at his seasonal garden harvest on his Instagram account @maisonnumber9. His garden planters are thriving, producing everything from leafy kale to impressively large Brussels sprouts, and he’s been sharing the joy of homegrown food with his fans. The posts have sparked a wave of comments, with…