Tag: Construction
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Sexual harassment survey highlights prevalence in construction
Almost a third of female construction workers have been sexually assaulted in the workplace, according to a new survey from trade union Unite. The union, which represents hundreds of women in the sector, surveyed them on whether they had experienced sexual harassment while at work, travelling to work, or from a colleague, including during out-of-work hours.…
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Construction Dive’s June 2025 economic roundup
Stronger planning and project starts gave contractors a lift in May, but signs of strain deepened as policy headwinds took a firmer hold, according to the latest economic reports. On the positive side, institutional projects, particularly in education and recreation, drove growth in nonresidential planning, while warehouse and hotel activity steadied the commercial side. Total…
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Construction product recalled over fire safety concerns
The OPSS said that, where the product has already been used, building owners should seek advice from their building safety officer, an independent inspector, fire safety officer or a relevant building control authority, as appropriate, and consider reviewing the building’s fire strategy if necessary. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Reds10 begins construction of £12m green barracks at RAF Cosford
Spades are in the ground for the construction of a 50-bedroom single living accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire. Modular construction specialist Reds10 said that sustainability was “central” to the design of the block, which features air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, photovoltaic panels and an intelligent building management system…
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4 Common Forecasting Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Few industries are so sensitive to the whims of the economy as construction. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation and regulation have left many businesses feeling as though they just can’t keep up. How can anyone make meaningful, actionable projections when every month brings a new and unforeseen change? The answer is that a good…
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From Apprentice to Manager: Modern Construction Careers
Why Construction Management is Evolving When people picture a construction site, they usually think of cranes, concrete, and heavy equipment. But behind the scenes, it’s the construction manager who makes sure everything comes together. From coordinating teams to managing budgets and timelines, they’re the ones who keep projects running. In recent years, this role has…
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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending dropped 0.2% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.237 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis released July 1. Spending fell from the month prior in eight…
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Q&A: what happens when good faith is breached in construction contracts?
Contracts will often contain a clause which says that parties must act in good faith in relation to one another. The recent case of Matière SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd discussed what the extent of that duty is – and what happens if it is breached. Jane Hughes answers this Q&A. Image: Olivier Le…
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Construction Industry Council signs conflict avoidance pledge
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has signed a pledge encouraging early resolution of disputes in construction and engineering. The conflict avoidance pledge is a campaign launched by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition, a group of more than 90 industry professional bodies, including RIBA, ICE and RICS. By signing the pledge, organisations commit to adopting the Conflict…
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Retaining women in construction: are leaders the problem?
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Construction needs inclusive leaders, but everyone has a role to play in driving positive change. We have issues in the construction and built environment industry, let’s face it! We have an industry that, despite increasing efforts to improve diversity, has never managed to get the proportion of women working in it to more than 15.84%…