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There's no doubt that a revolution is sweeping through the construction industry at present. Traditional materials such as steel and concrete that have been used for many years are now under threat. Innovative new construction materials are being developed with which...

The suicide rate for male construction workers is three times higher than those who don't work in the industry. This grim statistic shows that individuals working in construction face huge challenges and difficulties on a regular basis. Working in the construction...

There’s a well documented housing crisis in the UK, and demand for all other forms of construction is high. However, there’s also pressure for this sector to manage costs more carefully, adhere to environmental standards and create higher quality, safer buildings as...

There is a time honoured tradition to train the future workforce in certain key sectors using apprenticeship schemes. This is particularly true of trades involved in construction, such as brick laying, plastering, plumbing and electrical work. However, the modern day...

Building regulations exist to make sure that all buildings constructed in the UK are designed and built to an acceptable standard and are safe to live or work in. The building regulations are a way of transposing all of the legislation, standards, and health and...

A quantity surveyor has a crucial role in the building and construction industry for many different reasons. Responsible for important aspects of building projects, the role of a quantity surveyor can be to either help the client or the contractor themselves in order...

If you’re an SME that operates within the Construction sector, then it’s probable that you don’t have a huge marketing budget like the global PLC organisations.  However, as a business you still need to effectively promote your business in order to boost a positive...

First aid knowledge is invaluable at home and in most workplaces, but when it comes to construction sites, it’s quite simply essential. In the event of an accident, or someone falling unwell, first aid training enables individuals to help those affected until...

Thousands of subcontractors in the construction industry are currently in limbo regarding retention payments owed by Carillion, amid news that the UK’s second largest contractor fell into liquidation earlier this year – with potentially catastrophic consequences for...

Entering 2018, the UK construction sector begins another potentially rocky year with more Brexit announcements on the horizon, as well as uncertain economic results and policy questions across a range of sectors from housing to infrastructure. At Lydon Contracting, we...