We are pleased to hear that the Building Safety Bill has recently been given royal assent, meaning it is now an act of Parliament. This is a huge step forwards for the construction industry as the bill will help to improve safety standards in buildings across the UK. The government first introduced it earlier last [...]
With this industry still being very male-dominated, we also need to remember that men are three times more likely to commit suicide. Figures like that pose the question as to why more isn't being done to tackle this silent crisis of mental health in construction UK. Employees in this industry often work long hours, odd [...]
The social, economic and environmental impact of our industry has been questioned more and more in recent years as certain areas have come under some scrutiny. Construction can have a huge impact on communities, both positive and negative. In this blog post, we will discuss the social value of construction and why it matters. We [...]
In a world where the environmental impact has become a major priority for all industries, questions around social value have, until recently, taken a back seat. Given the climate crisis and media attention around pollution and energy consumption by UK homes - we understand their priority in many ways. However, today we are beginning to [...]
With the demand for housing ever-growing, we have been sharing our involvement with new projects with the London News Online. Offering our services as part of these amazing initiatives has allowed us to develop a range of affordable and innovative solutions within the carbon zero and supported living approaches. With a number of developments on [...]
The LHC MDC1 framework has been created to help organisations build their capacity and ensure a comprehensive range of high-quality consultancy services are being supplied across multiple disciplines. The major benefits of this framework include: Higher service standards through access to innovative companies of varying sizes, who are experts in collaboration. Greater customer service by [...]
Project management is all about utilising expert skills and knowledge to achieve the most desired outcome. When there is a team, budget and schedule to run, it is important you have someone to oversee everything and ensure lines of communication are stable. Within our project management services, we offer expertise in multiple areas from site [...]
Applying for approvals for construction or ‘planning permission’ can be a bit of a tense experience. Any significant property development will require you to do so and it is vital you carry out all the necessary steps before going ahead with the build. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that your approval will be granted. This [...]
There is much that needs to be considered when designing and constructing educational facilities. Buildings must be fit for purpose so that they can aid learning whilst ensuring proper health and safety. Work carried out must also be in line with all relevant guidelines and standards. Let’s take a closer look at architecture for the [...]
Sustainability is immensely important within many work sectors to ensure the future of our planet. However, it has also unfortunately been used as a corporate buzzword used in a meaningless way by companies to boost their social image. Real change towards a sustainable future comes first with real action and there have been some good [...]
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