Choosing Hi Vis Jackets for Construction Sites: What Employers Should Check Beyond Colour

The post Choosing Hi Vis Jackets for Construction Sites: What Employers Should Check Beyond Colour appeared first on UK Construction Blog. By Mike McCarrick, HiViz Workwear High visibility jackets are a familiar part of construction workwear, particularly during the colder and darker months. But choosing the right jacket for a site team involves more than deciding whether it should be yellow or orange. The working environment, visibility class, weather exposure, garment fit and the way the […]

HS2 to introduce measures to stop construction site’s ‘foul odour’

HS2 has agreed to introduce measures to stop a foul odour emanating from a construction site in North Warwickshire that is being exacerbated by the recent heat. North Warwickshire and Bedworth MP Rachel Taylor has led calls for the project team to intervene and for… The post HS2 to introduce measures to stop construction site’s ‘foul odour’ appeared first on Construction News.

What Color Are Construction Signs? Discover the Meaning Behind Construction Sign Colors

The post What Color Are Construction Signs? Discover the Meaning Behind Construction Sign Colors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When navigating through construction sites, the vibrant and distinct colors of construction signs play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency. Each color is carefully chosen to convey specific messages and warnings, promoting awareness and compliance amongst workers and the public. From the cautionary yellow triangles we recognize from afar to the regulation-red signs […]

£60,000 if you can prove diesel-free equipment works on construction sites

Four SMEs will get £60,000 each if they can prove diesel-free equipment can work on water infrastructure sites. The post £60,000 if you can prove diesel-free equipment works on construction sites appeared first on Construction Management.

How Branded Workwear Improves Health and Safety on Construction Sites

The post How Branded Workwear Improves Health and Safety on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Health and safety on a construction site usually gets discussed in terms of hard hats, harnesses, and toolbox talks. Workwear branding rarely comes up in the same conversation, treated as a marketing decision rather than a safety one. That separation doesn’t hold up well once you look at how visibility, accountability, and quick identification actually […]

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION: Episode 7 - Creating new land in the Thames

With 24 construction sites, many right in the heart of London, how does the Tideway project create enough space to build the #SuperSewer? This episode of Tunnel Vision looks at how cofferdams are constructed, how fish are rescued as these structures are built into the Thames, and how some will be turned into new public spaces for London.

Best practices for mitigating soil erosion on steep construction sites?