Construction

In a recent report by the HSE, the most common workplace injuries reported throughout 2018/2019 have been revealed.

UK firms in breach of health and safety law could face fines of up to £20m under stricter sentencing guidelines.

Historically, apprenticeships were the only way to make a name for yourself in the world of engineering, and while they’re unlikely to ever be the sole option again, it’s becoming an area of focus once more with the Government committed to providing three million apprenticeship placements by 2020

From manufacturing and engineering firms to independent contractors, keep your workplace safe with these simple improvements.

From prohibition-era liquor to a woolly mammoth, here are the five strangest on-site discoveries made by construction workers…

Society is speaking out about mental health more than ever before in order to break down the stigma that has been attached with mental illness throughout history. Yet, in the construction industry, the majority of people still feel unable to speak out about their mental health.

Although there’s still a long way to go with its implementation, 5G is already making waves in the areas it’s available. EE, Europe’s largest 4G provider, launched the service in select cities in May 2019 and has confirmed a wider rollout across the UK in 2020.

Once a bustling seaside town, Great Yarmouth has changed a great deal since its glory days. For centuries, it was an important fishing port with varying success in the oil and gas industry later down the line.

Building, a website dedicated to providing news and statistics in the construction industry recently conducted a survey with 500 young construction professionals to get their views on the industry as it stands, what they like about it, and what needs to improve. 

The Welsh Construction Show 2019, kicked off at the Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday April 10th and Watkin Davies had the privilege of taking headline sponsor and exhibiting at the first ever show.