Knauf Insulation delivers for The Royal Marsden Hospital
Knauf Insulation steps in to help Lesterose Builders, who were appointed to design and build a masonry façade for the Oak Cancer Centre which complied with the relevant thermal and fire safety regulations.
Working safely at height
Tim Bissett, technical manager for fall protection at MSA Safety, looks at the relevant standards relating to leading edge work, what to look out for in the equipment you use, and what processes you need to have in place, including the vital importance of a rescue plan
Making sure a roof’s waterproof installation is right first time
A spokesperson from IKO explains when installing a waterproofing system, how important it is to follow guidance laid out by the manufacturer, as any divergence from this process could lead to costly repairs.
Building safety remediation: A call for urgent action
Daniel Mackie, director at specialist facade company Hamilton (Building Contractors), has issued an urgent call for action to speed up works on unsafe buildings.
Fixing innovation streamlines installation of flat roofs with tapered insulation
Kevin Rackley, product manager for flat roofing fastener systems at EJOT UK, explains to RCI why mechanical fastener innovation is helping installers to streamline the flat roofing installation process when using tapered insulation to save time and money.
Is uPVC more beneficial for harsher winters?
Jon Cooper, manager at BC Profiles, talks to RCI about why uPVC may help you protect your home better in harsher weather
Heriot-Watt University warns construction workers as temperatures soar
With the heatwave set to make Britain hotter than Jamaica and Turkey this week, Heriot-Watt University has warned that 3.1 million outdoor construction workers in the country might be at serious risk of skin cancer.
Maintaining productivity levels during a period of disruption
Nick Howes, managing director at Leadership Management International UK, discusses how during a period of uncertainty, it’s important to instil confidence in your workforce and teach them essential skills like positive expectancy and persistence, to ensure that the work continues to the standards expected
Building better mental health
Mental health is something of a taboo subject in the workplace, particularly in construction. Stuart Russell, commercial manager at CPI EuroMix, discusses the steps construction companies can take to remedy the symptoms of stress and poor mental health before the afflictions can take full effect.