Monthly Archives: August 2011

Safety – A Vital consideration on construction sites

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin

The Health and Safety Executive have revealed that the number of workers killed on construction sites in the year April 2010 to March 2011 was 50, and increase on the previous year which recorded 41 deaths. These stark figures are … Continue reading →

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Travis Perkins Head states that recovery is being held back by austerity measures.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

An interesting article here from the head of Travis Perkins indicating how he believes the austerity measure currently in place are inhibiting the recovery in the construction sector.

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A need for more apprentices in construction

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

There has been a significant decline in the number of young workers entering the construction industry since the recession hit in 2008, which has led to a call from UCATT (Union of COnstruction, Allied Trades and Technicians) for the Government … Continue reading →

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