As the go-to concrete solution for building high rise structures, Aggregate Industries’ revolutionary Lytag product proved essential during the landmark development of 70 St Mary Axe – the latest skyscraper set to transform London’s skyline. The building is being developed by TH Real Estate and constructed by Mace to a …
Read More »Building a positive mental health culture
Following Mental Health Awareness week, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have some up with five simple steps to ensure employers in the industry are aware of and doing their best for their staff’s mental health at work. Every working day, two construction workers take their own life. And nearly 400,000 …
Read More »Bridging the Skills Gap: Five Ways to Attract Millennials into Construction
Gyproc Tools discuss the importance of attracting future talent into the construction industry by offering five actionable tips. As a business, attracting the next customer is just as important as the next employee. Following the biggest decline of the sector since 2012, businesses in construction now face a serious challenge …
Read More »Construction Output Forecast to Flatline in 2018
After a weak start to the year following the demise of Carillion in January and adverse weather across the country in February and March, the Construction Products Association’s Spring forecasts anticipate construction output growth for the whole of 2018 will remain flat, before accelerating to 2.7% in 2019 and 1.9% …
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