New Breaking Ground in Construction for Duty Holders Training

Scaffolding Safety

Scaffolding Safety – Regulations and Requirements

Scaffolding safety is heavily regulated. Every stage of setting up, using and dismantling scaffolds is subject to multiple laws and regulations, as well as industry guidance. These scaffolding safety requirements…
protecting the public during construction

Protecting the Public During Construction Work

Construction is the most dangerous industry in the UK. Even experienced workers get injured, sometimes fatally. If you oversee site safety, you must plan how you’ll protect everyone on-site, particularly…
how to become construction worker

How to Become a Construction Worker

Want to know how to become a construction worker? This guide can help. Entry-level jobs in construction don’t need qualifications. You can start from scratch and still have the chance…
Building Safety Month 2024

International Building Safety Month 2024

May is Building Safety Month. The event is led by the International Code Council (ICC), a global non-profit organisation dedicated to making buildings safer. Every May, the ICC campaigns to…
what does PUWER stand for in construction

What Does PUWER Stand For In Construction?

What does PUWER stand for in construction? PUWER is the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. These regulations state what you must do to make all work equipment…
method statement

What is a Method Statement?

Controlling the risks involved in construction work requires careful planning and management. And method statements are a key part of doing exactly that. Method statements provide detailed step-by-step information on…
what is tender in construction

What is a Tender in Construction?

Construction projects can be impressive. Massive machines move vast mounds of dirt and debris. People in high-vis clothing and hard hats scurry about with powerful tools. Entire swathes of a…