A man and a woman on a construction site talking face-to-face

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.

An excavator dropping waste into a skip on a construction site

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.

Image looking up at two building towers that incorporate vertical forests (trees and plants in between all floors). Beyond the towers is a blue sky with a few white clouds.

As cities around the world grapple with the twin pressures of population growth and environmental decline, architects and planners are turning to a novel solution: vertical forests. Integrating thousands of trees, shrubs and plants into their facades, these high-rise buildings bring the promise of cleaner air, cooler cities and a stronger connection with nature.

But while projects like Milan’s Bosco Verticale and Singapore’s Oasia Hotel Downtown dazzle with their leafy exteriors, some experts have questioned whether the benefits live up to the hype or if they’re simply architectural ‘greenwashing.’ Read on to learn more.

Close up image of a construction site gate with chains and padlocking as security

As inherently hazardous environments, unauthorised access on construction sites can lead to severe consequences – not just for the trespassers but also for workers and the broader community. Beyond the significant financial losses from theft and vandalism, trespassing incidents can also result in serious injuries or even fatalities.

Find out more about the impacts trespassers can have on a construction site and what you can do to prevent them in this week’s blog.

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