The £800m engineer, procure and construct framework is for design, construction and commissioning of 11 kV to 400 kV cable systems across National Grid’s network. The agreement is set to last four years, with an option for a two-year extension. Projects awarded will typically vary in value between £2m and
A survey, carried out by AppliancesDirect.co.uk on UK workers in the construction industry has shown that builders spend on average 130 hours each year taking tea breaks. This average is thought to be 20.34 hours higher that the average British worker, who is estimated to spend 109.66 hours making tea
GRAHAM’s civil engineering division has continued to improve and develop their delivery teams through the appointment of a new team member. Katie Jones has joined GRAHAM’s civil engineering division as they continue to expand and win a number of significant contracts throughout the UK and Ireland. Katie Jones is the
One of Northern Ireland’s leading plant and equipment hire organisations have announced that they have invested in a fleet of environmentally positive lighting sets that have been manufactured by Trime, the lighting tower specialists. CP Hire has made an order for the Trime X-ECO LED model of products that has
It is thought that each year, around 70,000 construction workers in Great Britain suffer from an illness that they feel was caused by their work. 65% of these illnesses and injuries are musculoskeletal conditions. Construction work can be one of the most physically demanding jobs available, with role including a
The £800m engineer, procure and construct framework is for design, construction and commissioning of 11 kV to 400 kV cable systems across National Grid’s network. The agreement is set to last four years, with an option for a two-year extension. Projects awarded will typically vary in value between £2m and £50m. Morgan Sindall is one of four companies appointed; the other three have not yet been named. A National Grid spokesman said: “We have not fully signed all of the cable framework contracts and as such have not issued a contract award notice.” Morgan Sindall managing director of utility services Simon Smith said: “Morgan Sindall has been working in the electricity transmission market for a number of years and this opportunity further enhances our growing capability with National Grid and in this specialist sector.” Source link
A survey, carried out by AppliancesDirect.co.uk on UK workers in the construction industry has shown that builders spend on average 130 hours each year taking tea breaks. This average is thought to be 20.34 hours higher that the average British worker, who is estimated to spend 109.66 hours making tea annually. Healthcare came at the bottom in this survey, spending just 23.5 hours per year on tea breaks. The research was carried out by the leading household appliances retailer in order to look into the eating and drinking habits of those in the building workplace. The research showed that 82% of construction workers feel that regular tea breaks are beneficial for their productivity. Those who responded to the survey felt that six minutes was the ideal time period for a tea break and that these breaks should be taken on average five times each day, not including lunchtime. This means that on average builders spend around 30 minutes each day on tea breaks. The humble cup of tea still remains a favourite among builders despite the increased popularity of coffee and the rise of coffee culture. The survey carried out by Appliances Direct showed that 56% of those asked said tea was their drink of choice during the break. In the same survey, coffee came in second place, receiving 38% of the vote. The data collected by the household appliances has uncovered a range of interesting habits connected to the British workplace, working habits, and workplace break habits specifically in the construction industry. It is good news that British people take regular breaks while working to grab a drink and it has been recommended that whether you work at a desk, in a shop, a factory or a building site, it is important to get away from your workstation for a small number of minutes at regular intervals throughout the day in order to improve productivity.
GRAHAM’s civil engineering division has continued to improve and develop their delivery teams through the appointment of a new team member. Katie Jones has joined GRAHAM’s civil engineering division as they continue to expand and win a number of significant contracts throughout the UK and Ireland. Katie Jones is the former Highways England LEAN Manager and will be bringing a wealth of experience from her six year stay at the company. Katie will be an asset to the company as the Civil Engineering division of GRAHAM continues to win Highways England contracts in a range of areas in the UK. LEAN techniques will continue to be a central part of all of GRAHAM’s civil engineering projects, another reason why Katie Jones’ experiences and specialist knowledge gained through her appointment will be valuable to the company. Highways England are ensuring at the moment that all of their partners use LEAN practices within their projects, therefore the appointment of a team member as experienced with specifying and delivering these practices as Katie will provide GRAHAM’s civil engineering division the opportunity to expand and win more contracts going forward. LEAN management is known for being the systematic method put in place to eliminate inefficiency. Highways England has been working to make a rang eof efficiency savings through the use of LEAN principles and encourages the businesses operating as a part of their supply chain to do the same. Katie Jones will help to develop the industry leading approach to LEAN at GRAHAM within construction as she did during her time at Highways England. During her career, Katie has been responsible for the training of more than 100 client supply chain personnel through LEAN Awareness Training Sessions, and was also in charge of deploying eight FLITe practitioners on the £230 million Manchester Smart Motorways project. Katie is delighted to join the Civil Engineering Division and is looking forward to helping them develop their strategy in order to improve their wider business.
One of Northern Ireland’s leading plant and equipment hire organisations have announced that they have invested in a fleet of environmentally positive lighting sets that have been manufactured by Trime, the lighting tower specialists. CP Hire has made an order for the Trime X-ECO LED model of products that has a number of sustainable features that can deliver significant cost savings as well as fuel efficiency benefits for the owner of the lighting and the end user. The X-ECO LED products manufactured by Trime have been tested by Trime engineers and it is thought that the product range uses around £336 less each month in fuel in comparison to many other light sets that are available. These fuel savings are also the equivalent of a reduction in CO2 output by around 888 kg each month. CP Hire is based in Coleraine and has been working to supply a wide range of plant and machinery since 1971. The latest order made by the company is their most recent move into the LED lighting market. Andrew Hutchinson, CP Hire’s Managing Director, has said that the company are acting on the very clear demand in the market for LED lighting, which is expected to only increase. Therefore, CP Hire are working to ensure that they remain at the front of the market with the purchase of this fleet of environmentally positive lighting sets. The order has been supplied by the Cambridgeshire-based Trime UK Limited through their Northern Ireland dealer, Glendun Plant sales Limited. Glendun Plant Sales in the dealer and distributor of a variety of plant and equipment, the company became a Trime UK distributor for their lighting towers in February of this year. Trime UK is thought to be the UK market leader in the supply of engine driven LED lighting towers.
It is thought that each year, around 70,000 construction workers in Great Britain suffer from an illness that they feel was caused by their work. 65% of these illnesses and injuries are musculoskeletal conditions. Construction work can be one of the most physically demanding jobs available, with role including a lot of lifting and work that can only be completed with the use of physical labour. In the construction industry, musculoskeletal disorders have been noted as the main reason for taking time off work. As a development on this point, those who work in the construction industry are more likely to suffer from back problems. AXA PPP healthcare has released a range of tips that construction workers can use to help stay in good shape and healthy while at work. The first tip is to think before carrying out any heavy lifting. Lifting is one of the main causes of back pain, especially on building sites. AXA PPP Healthcare recommend not being tempted to lift heavy objects manually, select a wheelbarrow or trolley or use mechanical lifting equipment as this will be safer and save time in the long run. Secondly use the lightest tool available to carry out each job as the heavier the tool the higher risk of injury. It is also important to handle bricks safety while at work, handling them between mid-thigh and waist height. It is also beneficial to only use blocks that weigh less than 20 kg. It is also vital to have regular clean ups to avoid slips and trips, and remove hazards and general debris. Taking regular breaks to protect your back while carrying out strenuous jobs such as shoveling, another tip would be to alternate between heavy and light tasks to reduce strain. Finally, it is also important for those in the construction industry to stretch often to work out tension and avoid back pain.
