Talentview Construction launches to attract apprentices
Talentview Construction launches to attract apprentices The Construction Talent Retention Scheme has launched its eagerly awaited Talentview Construction (TVC) platform to match construction firms with young job seekers. TVC is the new Government-backed and Construction Industry Training Board industry levy-funded scheme to help young people find their first jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships in construction and … Continue reading “Talentview Construction launches to attract apprentices”
Code for Construction Product Information published
The new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) has been issued to enable construction product manufacturers to prove their willingness to provide high standards of product information and prioritise product safety. As a response to the Hackitt review of building regulations and fire safety following the Grenfell Tower disaster, the 11-clause code aims to promote … Continue reading “Code for Construction Product Information published”
HSE Safety Prosecutions
Two recent reports from the Health and Safety Executive provide stark reminders of the need to operate within strict safety protocols at all times. Three workers sustained serious injuries after falling through a temporary stairwell cover on a construction site because it wasn’t identified as temporary and therefore not treated as such. One worker, at … Continue reading “HSE Safety Prosecutions”
Domino effect as logistics compound materials and labour concerns
One of the hot topics discussed by North, Midlands, Southern and Scottish TRA members at the recent regional on-line meeting was the delays created by the shortage of lorry drivers in the UK. The recent queues at petrol stations have highlighted that the UK needs 100,000 lorry drivers to solve the shortage caused by a … Continue reading “Domino effect as logistics compound materials and labour concerns”
Is hybrid working the future?
The government gave workers in England the green light to start a return to the office from 19 July, with Wales and Scotland following shortly after. In Ireland the date for returning to work hasn’t yet been announced. Of course, many factory-based workers have continued to work there throughout the pandemic, providing an essential service … Continue reading “Is hybrid working the future?”
