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Why Construction News is using AI to assist with our writing

Colin Marrs — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:05:06 +0000

Technology is changing. And so is Construction News. Our editorial team has been using artificial intelligence (AI) behind the scenes for some time now to summarise long reports and data as part of our research process, as well as produce some illustrations. But we have…

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Online learning modules seek to raise neurodiversity awareness

Chris Smith — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:45:35 +0000

An industry-specific training programme has been launched to support neurodiverse people working in construction firms. A partnership led by the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has developed two online modules designed to build knowledge and skills around neurodiversity in the workplace. The Neurodiversity in Construction…

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Plant-hire association seeks solutions to triple threat

Chris Smith — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:39:42 +0000

Plant hire firms are facing a triple threat of tax pressures, road regulations and mental health concerns, an industry trade body leader has told Construction News. Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) chief executive Steven Mulholland reiterated opposition to changes in inheritance tax thresholds announced by the government…

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Jobs reforms: construction employers urged to become more inclusive

Greg Pitcher — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:33 +0000

Key industry bodies have urged the construction industry to grasp opportunities to become more inclusive and keep people in work longer. Following prime minister Keir Starmer’s launch of reforms to support people back into work, sector bodies urged companies to take advantage of initiatives to…

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World Mental Health Day 2024: How physical health and safety underpins mental wellbeing

Contributor — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:24:23 +0000

Eleanor Eaton is managing director at health and safety consultancy CQMS Ltd As the construction industry faces ever-growing demands and pressures, the mental health of its workers is a rising concern. Health and safety procedures – typically focused on preventing physical injury – are critically…

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Who supports our mental health first aiders?

Contributor — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:06:31 +0000

Sarah Bolton is chief executive of Lighthouse Charity As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, I am conscious that there will be a huge focus on what could or should be done to support our industry’s workforce. Greater awareness of some of the issues can…

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Homebuilding targets risk piling pressure on workers’ mental health

Contributor — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:31:03 +0000

Georgina Jones is deputy chief executive of charity SOS Silence of Suicide The new Labour government’s target of building 1.5 million homes over five years has been welcomed in many quarters, but what does this really mean for the welfare of construction workers in an…

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Can buildings improve mental health?

Contributor — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:31:40 +0000

Darren Brooks is head of technical and design at offsite manufacturer Premier Modular The national picture of mental health remains concerning, with one in six people in England experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week. Increasingly, the impact of the built environment…

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Achieving excellence in health and safety

Contributor — Fri, 31 May 2024 10:58:57 +0000

Lisa Kerford is managing director of Aptus Our industry is an inherently dangerous one, which means adhering to the highest possible health and safety standards is of paramount importance. Every day, organisations across our sector are dealing with sites, schemes and projects that require rigorous…

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If you care about profit, take wellbeing seriously

Contributor — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:44:53 +0000

Richard Stockley is the managing director of health and safety consultancy RRC International The Factories Act of 1833 kickstarted a culture of health and safety in the UK, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act. But construction…

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