Each of us must have come across someone who appears reasonably qualified but that has seemingly been unable to get a job for the longest time. What makes matters worse is that the person’s peers who may not have as stellar a record as he or she does are probably landing and changing jobs almost… Read More »
One of the most important reasons for going through your Construction NVQ and CSCS Card that will get you to a specific construction career is the opportunity to do something you like. Passion is no doubt important in any career. However, whether having passion for a job means never having to work a day in… Read More »
While the bodies listed above each cater to a broad spectrum of construction professionals, there are those that are more focused on a particular trade. These include: Architects Registration Board The ARB not only protects the consumer by ensuring that the quality of registered architects is up to par, but they also safeguard the reputation… Read More »
The following are organizations that have oversight of the construction industry at some level but that are not necessary members of or represented on the CSCS Card board. Considerate Constructors Scheme Devotes its resources toward improving the image of the construction industry. By encouraging members through voluntary codes of practice to minimize disruption and disturbance… Read More »
Given its position as the country’s largest employer, it is probably not surprising that the UK construction industry falls under the oversight of a number of bodies. Some regulators have general oversight on the industry while others are restricted to a number of specialty trades such as engineers and architects. The following are regulators that… Read More »
Given that a lot of construction work involves the erection or maintenance of buildings, it is hardly surprising that falls from height are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Overall, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that 45 deaths and 3,750 serious injuries resulted from falls from height last year Suitable… Read More »
Construction sites can be dangerous places and so everything possible needs to be done to ensure they are as safe as they can be. Fortunately, employers are legally obliged to ensure that the place where you work is safe and healthy. If they don’t adhere to certain rules, they’re breaking the law so it’s as… Read More »
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is designed to protect employees in their working environment against risks to their health and safety. PPE is labelled as protective equipment but the majority of the items that come under PPE are actually protective clothing such as hard hats, gloves, safety boots etc. By law employers should provide employees… Read More »
Achieving a successful career in construction depends upon a good balance between practical experience and qualifications. There are a variety of ways you can get qualified to work in construction from studying part time whilst you work to attending a full time university course. This article will identify the key types of qualification in construction… Read More »
As one of the biggest businesses in the UK the construction industry offers many people an opportunity to work in a multitude of different occupations. Construction is a great career to get into but it comes with its own risks and even though site safety has come on in leaps and bounds over recent years… Read More »