Four ways to attract top-tier talent in the construction industry

With the UK’s construction industry facing an alarmingly severe shortage of workers, Niftylift gives RCI readers fours tips on how the sector can attract new talent.

It’s good to listen

The construction industry is starting to tackle its mental health problem with new initiatives, but simply listening is the vital first step says Gary Walpole, technical officer at the NFRC

An industry in need of a refurb

Philip Fergusson, managing director at NCTS, argues that the construction sector needs to take a long hard look at the way it is selling the industry to today’s Generation X

Going green, saving energy, cutting costs

With energy efficiency and environmental concerns hot topics with homeowners, Richard Kendrick, marketing manager at SIG Roofing, discusses how roofers can support customers looking for cost-effective, viable solutions that will boost their home’s green credentials.

Eight tips to protect tools in vans

Van experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have revealed eight security measures tradespeople can take against criminals in their work vehicles, if forced to leave tools or equipment in vans while working or overnight

Launching a roofing business on a shoestring budget

Lee Murphy, founder of Pandle, the cloud bookkeeping software specialist for small businesses and the self-employed, provides RCI readers with advice on setting up your own roofing business on a small budget

Five top marketing tips for construction businesses

Lynn Lambe, director of Little Lambe Consultancy offers her top five marketing tips to bring your construction business up to date and emanate a professional polished persona. These tools are free, take a few minutes of weekly management and most importantly, won’t blow your small marketing budget

The roaring 20s and 40s see BMI take shape

With BMI UK & Ireland’s iconic BMI Redland brand celebrating 100 years of concrete tile manufacture in the UK, the company, ahead of its...

How to foster a culture of site safety in construction

Industry experts at Vizwear explore what it is that construction companies are doing wrong and how you can create a positive safety culture in your business

How the skills gap has affected the government’s homebuilding targets

Industry experts at Vizwear explore what problems the skills shortage in construction is causing for the government’s homebuilding targets — and what companies can do to help fill key positions