Cold Arctic air across the UK is leading to widespread hard frosts and some of the coldest sub-zero temperatures so far this winter.
While snow cumulations are often the most disruptive, for the construction industry it’s equally important to address the increased risks posed by freezing temperatures and icy conditions on-site. Preparation is key to ensuring safety and productivity during the winter months so read this week’s blog for some critical information and tips.
Happy New Year to all our blog followers! While some may be tempted to make a bunch of resolutions (many of which are likely to be abandoned by February), we’d like to suggest an alternative approach.
A fresh year is the perfect opportunity to take stock of how you approach your work – whether you’re out on site, managing projects in the office or traveling between locations. Now is your chance to reflect, refine and reinvigorate your daily routines, the tools you use and working relationships. Read on to discover some key areas where small changes can lead to big improvements.
As another year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on everything 2024 has brought for Sheriff Construction. From exciting new projects to groundbreaking innovations and growing our team, this year has been filled with milestones that remind us why we love what we do.
Our journey has been one of growth, learning, collaboration, and innovation, culminating in a year of remarkable success. We’re immensely proud of all that we’ve accomplished so, in our last blog of the year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the highpoints of 2024.
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) home builders play a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s housing landscape, delivering homes that cater to diverse needs and local communities.
However, as highlighted in the 2024–25 SME State of Play report, SME builders are facing numerous challenges and barriers to delivery, alongside some emerging opportunities to contribute to the nation’s ambitious housing targets. Read on for a summary of this latest report.
With a growing emphasis on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and delivering social value, the need to explore more sustainable solutions in construction has never been greater.
Addressing this head on, industry experts at IKO have come up with a new waterproofing solution that has over 50% lower embodied carbon. This week, we’re handing our blog over to a guest writer, IKO’s Managing Director Anthony Carlyle, who explains more.
This week marks a meaningful overlap in the calendar: yesterday was International Men’s Day (November 19), and today we celebrate International Children’s Day (November 20).
These two global observances share a powerful connection, highlighting the importance of positive male role models in shaping the lives of children. For those in the construction industry, a field built on teamwork, dedication and resilience, this message resonates strongly. Read this week’s blog to find out more.
When thinking about construction site injuries, cuts, falls, or heavy lifting are often the things that first come to mind. Yet, burn injuries are also a critical concern as thousands of construction workers face burn risks every year.
In our latest ‘focus on safety’ blog, we’ll explore the common causes of burn injuries, what to do in the event of a burn and outline what can be done to reduce the risk.
Last week, the Labour government presented its first Budget for the country in 14 years, introducing a range of measures that they claim will restore stability to the nation’s finances while investing in public services.
As she delivered this Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used building analogies like ‘fix the foundations’ and ‘rebuild Britain’, but what will the changes mean for construction and the built environment? In this week’s blog, we’ll outline some of the key points.
Sheriff Construction is proud to support Higgins Partnerships in delivering 134 new homes on the former site of Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point, Fulham.
This exciting project, commissioned by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, focuses on creating high-quality, energy-efficient homes built to the rigorous Passivhaus Classic Standards. As a key contributor, Sheriff Brickworks and the Sheriff Construction’s roofing teams are helping to bring this sustainable development to life. Read on for more details.
As the clock go back by one hour this coming weekend, some people may be relishing in the idea of an extra hour’s sleep. For construction workers, however, the shortening of daylight hours comes with the challenge of spending at least part of their day working and/or commuting in the dark.
In this week’s blog, we’ll explore how this time of year affects construction workers, the dangers of fatigue and how to stay safe when working or travelling in the dark.