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5 tips for construction site security

Construction sites face all kinds of security risks and dangers, from theft and trespassing to vandalism and even unwanted spying.

In fact, a huge 92% of site managers have reported petty crime in recent years, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building. And the total cost of vandalism and theft is estimated to cost the UK construction industry upwards of £800 million every year.

So, site security is clearly worth taking seriously. But what can you do to […]

As Workloads Grow, This Is How Contractors Can Streamline Their Business

For any job, finding ways to complete tasks more efficiently is desirable. After all, the quicker and easier you get something done, the more time and money you’ll save. That’s vital, given that businesses can lose 30% of yearly revenue from inefficiency.

How you can best achieve this efficiency, though, depends on what you do for a living. A mechanical contractor can’t hope to do the same things as a retail worker or educator and expect to receive the same […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Cost Management in Construction

In the United Kingdom, the construction industry contributes over £117 billion to the national economy. From civil engineers to electricians, carpenters to scaffolders, there are many different types of construction workers. However, they all have one thing in common – the need to manage costs in this multi-billion-pound sector.

A finished construction project is a combination of raw materials, specialised (and often expensive) equipment, and hours of hard work by a team of professionals. Each of these components comes at […]