It’s easy to get stuck at your desk when there’s a deadline looming or a big task in front of you. Hours can go by before you realise you haven’t stood up, stretched or even moved more than a few steps. Most of us know that staying seated for too long isn’t great for our health – but still, we often just crack on with our day regardless.
That’s why we’re focusing this week’s blog on why it’s so important for office workers to add movement into their day – and some simple ways to do it, even during a busy work schedule. Plus, we’ll share how our office team is putting this into action by walking 1,000 miles this May!
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025), and the theme is one that couldn’t be more relevant to us in construction: ‘community’.
At Sheriff Construction, we’re taking this opportunity to join the conversation by exploring why being part of a community is so important for mental health, shining a light on the worrying rates of suicide in construction, and considering what we can all do to support each other better. Join us by taking a moment to read this week’s blog.
Did you know that around one in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or experience tinnitus (a persistent ringing, buzzing or humming sound in the ears with no external source)?
Given this prevalence, it’s very likely you work alongside someone who is affected and so, as this week (6-11 May) is Deaf Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the communication challenges people with hearing loss can face as well as what we can do to be more inclusive communicators on site and beyond. Read on to find out more.
In 2022, the construction industry generated 63 million tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in England. While 59.4 million tonnes of this waste were recovered, it’s less certain how much was fully recycled.
What is clear is that there is substantial room for the industry to go further in relation to maximising resources and cutting waste. Take a look at this week’s blog to find out more about why this is crucial and what improvements can be made on site.