Schools and offices must not underestimate new COVID-19 secure rules
Schools and workplaces planning to reopen under new Government guidelines are being encouraged to consider expert advice to help implement vital ‘COVID-19 Secure’ health and safety rules to protect students and office workers and safeguard businesses. Francis Hunter, a health and safety specialist at Ingleton Wood, a property and construction consultancy based in Colchester, said […]
Webinar to help with contract programme management
Edge Consult is offering a free webinar to help those in the construction industry who wish to improve their understanding of contract programme management. The session will also help those interested in understanding the contractual implications resulting from COVID-19 The 45-minute webinar will be held using Zoom on Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 12:00 noon. […]
How to build a home for UK wildlife
With the warm weather set to continue, now is the perfect time to get busy in the garden. Inspired by their national partnership with the RSPB, Barratt Homes has shared some tips on how to create the very best garden for UK wildlife in Essex. Karly Williams, Sales Director for Barratt Homes North Thames said: […]
Helping the construction industry continue during COVID-19 pandemic
A young company providing bespoke virtual tours has seen demands for its services to the construction industry grow tremendously during the current coronavirus pandemic. Tom Dale, a Google Trusted 360-degree Photographer and virtual tour creator, established TD360 to provide high-qualityimmersive tours to assist companies to showcase their premises. However, with so many people involved in […]
New fire safety app for building professionals
Fire safety business, Thermatech Fire Consultants (TFC), is launching a new smartphone and android app Regulation 38 to help the property development sector report key information surrounding fire safety. Regulation 38 aims to ensure information critical to the life safety of people using or working near a building in the event of fire is communicated […]
Mental Health Awareness Week should be cancelled
By Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Club The year we cancel Mental Health Awareness Week will be because the mental health of our workforce is treated as significantly and comes as naturally as ensuring their physical safety. It will come at a time when everyone in our industry is aware of the importance of […]
Building sites will cause an additional 42% of noise pollution per week
A leading noise expert is warning construction companies to ensure the health of nearby residents, as well as their own employees, is prioritised amidst new government guidelines. Acoustic barrier manufacturer Echo Barrier, based in Bury St Edmunds, said that the decision to allow building sites in residential areas to stay open until 9pm between Monday […]
Morgan Sindall Construction brings virtual work experience to life
Teenagers from across the East of England are experiencing the world of construction virtually as part of a special digital programme being pioneered by Morgan Sindall Construction. Over 30 Year 10 and Year 12 students from 16 schools across the East were due to take part in work experience placements with the leading UK contractor […]
Construction workers family crisis appeal update
A staggering £320,031 has been raised so far by the construction industry to respond to the recent cry for help from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Just over five weeks ago, and in response to the COVID 19 pandemic and the catastrophic impact it was having on our construction community, the charity launched their Construction […]
Experts begin work at London’s Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Leading property and construction consultant Ingleton Wood is working with one of the world’s most prestigious professional bodies of barristers, the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, on a major remedial programme of their historic estate in central London. Two years ago, Ingleton Wood, which has a track record of work on historic buildings, helped complete […]
