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Construction, Manufacturing and Development
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Welcome to our website. Find guides, tips, news and updates for construction manufactuirng and more.

Safety when working on a construction site

Construction sites can be dangerous places to work. Not only may you have large vehicles being driven around and manoeuvred, but also plant machinery such as cranes and hoists may be suspending heavy loads. It is vital that you have the relevant certifications to work on a construction site such as a CSCS card. You also need to ensure that you are always wearing the correct protective clothing and equipment. Hard hats are usually required to be worn everywhere on a construction site along with steel top cap boots and hi- vis jackets. Read more

Working from height – what equipment might you need?

When working from heights it is very important that you have the right equipment. Lack of safety equipment or incorrect footwear / clothing can prove very dangerous and result in serious accident. There are several items that can assist you when working from height. The first is a safety harness. Safety harnesses can allow you to be suspended from a building or from scaffolding or can simply be there to protect you should you fall off a high platform. Read more

The future could look bright for manufacturing and construction

Some say that the future of manufacturing in this country is doomed as cheaper products and materials flood the marketplace causing UK companies to struggle to complete but is this a true picture of the future of manufacturing or are there advances being made that will secure the place of manufacturing for years to come? It is widely recognised that further advances in technology are likely to feature heavily in future developments in the manufacturing industry. Read more