Who’s exhibiting at UK Construction Week Birmingham? Explore the 2025 line-up

UK Construction Week Birmingham returns to the NEC from 30 September to 2 October, and the countdown has officially begun. With the exhibitor list now live, it's time to start planning your visit to the UK's largest built environment event. The post Who’s exhibiting at UK Construction Week Birmingham? Explore the 2025 line-up appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Heavy Lifting: How Excess Weight Affects Construction Workers’ Performance

The post Heavy Lifting: How Excess Weight Affects Construction Workers’ Performance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction The UK construction industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employing hundreds of thousands of workers. However, recent studies reveal a concerning trend: a significant proportion of construction workers are overweight or obese. In a 2025 cross-sectional study, 32.6% of UK construction workers were classified as overweight, with 51.7% exhibiting elevated blood pressure […]