
Reading is a skill that’s important for everyone and, although it’s often associated with leisure or academic pursuits, it actually plays a surprisingly key role in the construction industry.
Whether you are a seasoned project manager, an architect or a site supervisor, reading can help you stay updated, solve problems and grow in your career. Take a look at this week’s blog to find out more.

Every person working in a company brings something unique to the table. Recognising and using individual strengths can change how a team works together, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
Whether you’re working on-site or in the office, identifying your strengths and sharing them with others is your chance to make a significant impact. Read on for more about how this process can lead to the implementation of best practice across an entire business.

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.

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.

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.