Covering training courses, management courses while on the job or to get a first job within the industry, Construction Courses cover the skills and qualifications required to fulfil a specific role within construction. Construction courses cover both adult learning and career changing support and are run by colleges and higher education providers, the most popular… Read More »
What is NEBOSH? NEBOSH is the National Examination Board in Occupational Health and Safety. Formed in 1979 it is an independent examining board and awarding body covering the construction industry and operates as a charity. NEBOSH provides globally recognised qualification that meet health and safety environmental and risk management in both the public and private… Read More »
Health and Safety Guidelines protect staff at work. Relating to the construction industry, they help reduce risk of death and serious injury by providing a series of legislation to ensure work is delivered in a safe environment. Health and Safety Guidelines are the responsibility of all people on site including employees, casual staff, part-time workers,… Read More »
Construction site accidents generally happen because someone does something wrong. Method statements are therefore produced to set out how jobs are to be undertaken. This should not only ensure they’re done more efficiently but should also mean mistakes are avoided and accidents are reduced as a result Employers are becoming increasingly safety-conscious, as well as… Read More »
Health and Safety legislation is devised to make projects as safe and secure as possible, as well as establishing who is responsible for the different aspects of health and safety. For students and those working within the industry, a number of health and safety books have been published detailing the regulations and the impact for… Read More »
JCT stands for the Joint Contract Tribunal. Established in 1931 it produces the standard forms for contractors working within the construction industry, including guidance notes and standard documentation. All of the publications it produces are approved by 8 professional bodies that represent the industry including the Association of Consulting Engineers, the British Property Federation, the… Read More »
There are various different categories of construction books which allow industry professionals and students to analyse and research the various skills, methodologies and practice required during the course of a contract or project. The types of books on offer The Chartered Institute of Building, for example, carries a list of books on its website of… Read More »
How the contract works Construction contracts are designed to protect both the client and the contractor. They establish the work to be completed, the agreed delivery date and the mode of work as well as an evaluation of risk. The contract is an integral part of the project, helping determine its transition from drawing board… Read More »
The CISRS Card is designed to provide proof of your skill, competence and health and safety knowledge in the scaffolding trade. As a CSCS affiliate Card, the CISRS Card shows employers and site owners that you have passed a Health Safety Test to the relevant standard; and that you hold a Construction NVQ or trade… Read More »
It’s possible to hold multiple CSCS Cards, or CSCS Cards plus affiliated CSCS Cards, depending on the job you perform and the trade you are in. A UK construction worker who has passed a CSCS Working at Heights Test, for example, may also be required to carry out specific skills in other parts of his… Read More »