Cool solution for cold store construction
- Details
- Hits: 3972
One of the UK’s leading producers of quality savoury and sweet pastry products has completed a £7.3 million investment in a state-of-the-art packing and despatch facility which benefits from the in-built strength and insulation afforded by XPS (extruded polystyrene) from Sundolitt.
Six warehouse safety tips from Linde Material Handling
- Details
- Hits: 4218
You need to be vigilant when working in a warehouse, with potential hazards lurking behind every corner. Recent stats from the government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that 142 people lost their lives in work-related accidents from 2014-15, and that’s before you take into account the commonplace and relatively smaller mishaps, like trips and falls - however mundane they may sound, they still have the potential to cause significant injury.
Read more: Six warehouse safety tips from Linde Material Handling
Tackling waste management in construction
- Details
- Hits: 4155
It’s no secret that construction is one of the most significant producers of waste of any industry. According to Wrap, the construction industry accounts for 60% of all materials used, creates 33% of waste and generates 45% of all CO2 emissions in the UK.
Industry leaders unite to get to heart of UK infrastructure needs
- Details
- Hits: 3759
A coalition of business, industry, academic and environment leaders have issued a nationwide call for evidence to inform an independent assessment of the UK’s future infrastructure needs and how they could be met. The project has the support of Lord Adonis, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the findings will inform the work of the NIC.
Read more: Industry leaders unite to get to heart of UK infrastructure needs
More and more roofers are raising the competence standard
- Details
- Hits: 3449
Competent Roofer Ltd is the leading Competent Persons scheme for roof refurbishment in the UK.
Launched in 2010 with backing from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), Competent Roofer has enjoyed great success in raising the profile of the roofing sector over the past five years.
Read more: More and more roofers are raising the competence standard