New regulations have been released this week stating that from April 2017, all large companies will have to publicly report their payment performance and payment practices twice a year. They will also need to include information on the average time taken to pay supplier invoices. Failure to report will be a criminal offence....
In February 2016, the H&S Executive released new Health & Safety Guidelines in respect to all workplaces throughout the UK. The guidelines were put in place due to concerns that penalties imposed for Health & Safety offences were previously set too low and sentencing was therefore frequently inconsistent....
Last week, the Government published information on how much funding councils will receive for the next financial year in respect to the £1.2bn local roads funding, and what the funding will be spent on.
The Transport Minister, Andrew Jones, has tied the funding into the country’s economic plan. He advised that the ...
The Joint venture between Ferrovial Agroman and Laing O’Rouke has been given the go ahead to start work on tunnelling the Northern Line Tube extension between Kennington and Battersea in March 2017.
This venture hopes to make up for lost time on the project, since work was originally planned to start in Summer 2016 ...
What Is It?
Used as an effective and quick means of identification, colour coding is used in everyday life from traffic lights to brand awareness to professions including electricians who rely on colours for wire and resistance recognition.
Although many uses can be identified, the use of colour coding poses a strong weight...
In a country where it is possible to read text messages on your watch, pay for your lunch through your mobile and download an app for nearly everything, it is no surprise that technology has also had an effect on the construction industry, evolving the way work is undertaken, and improving traditional systems. Take a look at ...
Over the last few months, the country has been waiting in anticipation for the start of the Olympic Games. For the last few weeks, talk of athletes, sports and medal tables has dominated everything from the newspapers to office chat. As we watch our UK Olympians through their highs and lows, have you ever considered the work ...
In the UK, construction is essential to our ongoing development and it continues to make a large contribution to the economy. Throughout the years, various fluctuations have altered the effect of construction on the country, but with 2.1 million employed in the construction industry in 2015 alone it is difficult to argue that it...
Concrete. Great when you need a strong, durable material that will last. However, it is also susceptible to cracking and has low ductility. What remains is that concrete is the single most widely used material in the world! To work with and cut concrete effectively, it is important you are equipped with the right tools. At CMT, ...
Brand New Promotion!
We’re fast approaching the middle of summer and one of the hottest competitions of the year. The 2016 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2016) is the 15th edition of the tournament and this year will be held in France between 10th June and 10th July. This year, for the first time, 24 teams will take place...
Soon set to celebrate their 40th birthday, the Tamdown Foundation brings together a number of chosen charities and acts as a focal point for a number of fundraising activities that are carried out throughout the year. All charities are chosen by those within Tamdown Group and include the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, ...
In Zimbabwe, around 40% of children currently attend secondary school. Compared to here in Britain where attending school is compulsory, this is an incredibly low figure.
Bulawayo, is the second largest city in Zimbabwe and has been badly affected by the economic crisis. Many children have been forced to work and help their ...
