Courtney Kelly Wants Kids to See How Construction Really Works

Civil engineer, project director and author of Celeste series takes children inside runway construction, materials testing and concrete paving while portraying engineers, craft workers and operators as teammates on projects.

Managing Physical Strain on the Body for Trades and Site Workers

The post Managing Physical Strain on the Body for Trades and Site Workers appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Working in the trades is physically demanding in a way that few desk jobs ever match. Whether you are laying bricks, fitting pipework, hanging plasterboard or spending long shifts up a scaffold, your body absorbs repeated loading day after day. Over months and years that constant demand adds up. Managing physical strain is not a […]

Pilot identifies construction as key sector for workplace health checks

Construction has been named as one of the target sectors for delivery of cardiovascular health checks in workplaces, following a major trial. Researchers said the building industry was among those featuring a high proportion of low-skilled workers, who were known to be at elevated risk… The post Pilot identifies construction as key sector for workplace health checks appeared first on Construction News.

Jersey minister admits challenges of housing workers for £710m build

A Jersey health minister has admitted that workers coming to the island to build a £710m hospital will have to be housed "anywhere we can find". Tom Binet told the States Assembly earlier this week that talks were underway with private companies and affordable housing… The post Jersey minister admits challenges of housing workers for £710m build appeared first on Construction News.

Construction layoffs hit lowest level since 2000

Economists say the August data points to an industry desperate to hold onto the workers it has while also struggling to find employees with in-demand skills for open roles.

In post Brexit EU, could a visit visa be the answer instead of the points- based immigration system which can cause delays and additional costs? - Published by Weightmans

British construction companies have long relied on workers from the European Union (“EU”) for short and medium-term construction projects. Prior to Brexit, this was seamless from an immigration perspective. Not any longer.We have looked at whether visit visas might be a solution to this widescale problem.

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

What are the acceptable noise exposure levels for construction workers according to OSHA standards?