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user wrote a new post, Construction wages drop as labour shortage eases 3 months ago

Labour rates are beginning to ease as softening demand for skilled tradesmen especially in volume house building at the start of 2022.
Construction dose traditionally slow down this time of year with Christmas […]
user wrote a new post, Construction work exceeds pre-pandemic level by 13% 3 months ago

New ONS figures have shown how construction activity has overtaken its pre-pandemic level with an r-shaped rebound after output surged 12.7% last year.

The latest orders figures from the office for national s […]
user wrote a new post, HS2 battery powered electric crawler cranes lift off 3 months ago

Three new battery powered giant Liebher electric crawler cranes have been put to work on HS2 sites as bosses at the massive infrastructure project target diesel-free construction.

With only five 100% […]
user replied to the topic A good College to study Online Construction courses? in the forum Construction courses 3 months ago

What type of course quantity surveyor?
user wrote a new post, HS2 giant bridge sections roll out of Factory (Video) 3 months ago

The first massive pre-cast bridge segments for the Colne Valley viaduct have been rolled out the bridge is set to be the longest bridge in the Uk when it is completed.

The massive segments each weigh up […]
user wrote a new post, Gas mains explosion causes fatality and £5m fine 3 months, 1 week ago

A fire and gas explosion at residential premises in Mirfield which resulted in the death of the homeowner, Northern Gas Networks Ltd were sentenced today.
Leeds Crown Court heard that, on 11 February 2019, West […]
user wrote a new post, Suspended sentence for roofing firm boss 3 months, 1 week ago

The court heard how, on 5 March 2021, company owner Phillip McGinn and two workers were replacing roof tiles on a detached dormer bungalow, in Lydiate on Merseyside, without any scaffolding or edge protection in […]
user wrote a new post, £17.5m tools stolen from vans in London in 2020 alone 3 months, 1 week ago

Unprecedented rise in tool theft sees thieves target vans with Barnet the most risky place to leave your van in London.
With restrictions on non-essential building work during Covid-19 lockdowns, builders and t […]
user replied to the topic Best breathable membrane on the market ? in the forum Roofers/ Tilers (Up on the roof) 3 months, 1 week ago

Twyveck its expansive though you could just go to screw fix for a cheaper alternative
user replied to the topic Anyone worked for hays in the forum Agencies the good the bad and the ugly 3 months, 1 week ago

Well yes you need to ether have your own company or work BACS they pay ok.
user started the topic NICICE or NAPIT in the forum Sparkies (Electricans area) 1 year, 6 months ago

Dont really Know which to join NICICE or NAPIT as will be doing generally domestic work which have the best rep and what are the fees involved.

Thanks in Advance
user wrote a new post, JCB launches new electric excavator, tele-handler and dumper 1 year, 6 months ago

JCB has broken through the electric barrier with its fantastic new range of E-Plant, it has launched its first-ever electric site dumper, tele-handler, excavator, mini excavator and power packs it this […]
user started the topic JCBD launches first ever electric excavator and dumper in the forum CPCS Opperators 1 year, 6 months ago

What do you recon to this lads fully electric excavator and dumper.

JCB has launched its first-ever electric site dumper and telehandler expanding its offer from the one-tonne excavator launched three years ago and its small tracked dumpster in the E-Tech range.
Both machines are being sold as clean air and low noise alternatives and JCB has…[Read more]
user started the topic Dewalt or Makita in the forum Jigsaw (Carpenters area) 1 year, 6 months ago

About to buy some new kit as mine was robbed out of my van what should I go for I’m leaning towards Makita.
user started the topic CSCS Black card with NVQ 6 in the forum Construction courses 1 year, 6 months ago

Thinking about doing an NVQ 6 with black card anyone on here done that course and how much should I be paying.
user replied to the topic Get paid for apprentices if registered with CITB in the forum Apprentices workshop 1 year, 6 months ago

Yes you get quite bit but you must be registered with the city you can get up to £5000 a year
user replied to the topic Clearfield agency anyone had trouble getting money in the forum Agencies the good the bad and the ugly 1 year, 6 months ago

NO seed alright to me money wasn’t that good but that agency for you always on the skim
user wrote a new post, Carpenter struck in face by steel beam 2 years, 12 months ago

A carpenter has been struck in the face by a steel beam, the house building company has been fined after a sub-contracted worker suffered serious facial injuries when working on a site in Welsh Pool.

Llandudno […]
user started the topic Larch cladding in the forum Jigsaw (Carpenters area) 3 years ago

Doing some larch cladding on a large project bit of a discussion with the architect about the fixings we want to fix using stainless brads he want to use screws on 60 mm wide boards.

Ideas how to talk him out of it.

greg
user wrote a new post, Construction Industry urged to do more to combat slavery 3 years ago

Modern slavery is sadly a persistent problem here in the UK. It’s an issue that affects men, women and children – across towns, cities and rural areas. Modern slavery arises when organisations or individuals disr […]
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