The latest research from Warwick Estates shows that leasehold homes are playing an increasingly significant role in the UK housing market after enjoying significant growth in the past couple of years. There is an increasingly common narrative around the housing market that leaseholds should be a thing of the past.
Knauf Insulation has been selected as a net zero ‘Business Champion’ by the Construction Leadership Council and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for the CO2nstructZero initiative. It joins a select group of major contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, manufacturers and sub-contractors committed to demonstrating leadership and promoting best
A new Net Zero guide targeted at SMEs working in the built environment has been jointly released by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and sister organisation, the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC). Aimed at small and medium sized members of both of these business associations, the guide highlights the
National housebuilder, Keepmoat Homes, has been granted planning permission from Coventry City Council for the delivery of 94 brand new homes as part of the Spirit Quarters regeneration programme in North East Coventry. The multi-million-pound partnership led Spirit Quarters project, will enter its fifth phase following the completion of phases
THE INPUT GROUP is celebrating the completion of six developments across the Midlands and Yorkshire – including Sheffield, Castleford and Market Harborough railway stations, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and two new Orangetheory Fitness studios – helping to bolster the hard-hit leisure and travel sectors. The projects, which are part of the
An iconic gateway development in Clifton Village is now complete and homes are available to buy and move into immediately in a newly restored Grade II listed rectory building complete with executive properties in its grounds. Works on the highly-anticipated Rectory Mews development began last year, led by Tomlinson Homes,
Experts are calling for more to be done to stop fire protection systems from failing, after figures from the Home Office revealed that over half a million fire-related incidents were recorded last year with hundreds of deaths resulting. All non-domestic buildings are legally required to have several safety features implemented
Roger Bullivant Limited, the UK’s leading ground engineering company, started work on the £115m Partington housing scheme last summer with Heath Farm Lane Joint Venture, formed by Vistry Partnerships and Trafford Housing Trust. The housing scheme will bring forward 600 homes in Greater Manchester and Heath Farm Lane JV has
Have you ever heard about the five-factor theory and core personality traits that shape every person but still don’t know what it is? If so, keep reading as in this article, you will be able to explore the big five personality traits, their main peculiarities, and how online therapy can
A construction site is a dangerous place; you often hear or watch the news about accidents taking place there. Its surrounding areas are full of heavy machinery, construction materials, and unfinished structures. Also, with numerous workers constructing at the same time, these sites are probably the busiest and most chaotic
The latest research from Warwick Estates shows that leasehold homes are playing an increasingly significant role in the UK housing market after enjoying significant growth in the past couple of years. There is an increasingly common narrative around the housing market that leaseholds should be a thing of the past. This argument often starts by saying leaseholds don’t give owners sufficient freedom and protection in their homes. But, from analysing the past five years of the UK leasehold market in the private sector, it’s clear that they aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they’re growing in prominence. The industry analysis by Warwick Estates shows that In 2015/16, leaseholds accounted for 20.8% of the private housing market. In 2017, this had slumped to an all-time low market share of 20.3% and it looked as though leaseholds were quickly becoming the least desirable form of homeownership. But the slump didn’t last long. In 2018/19, the leasehold sector’s market share increased to 21.1%, with the total number of leasehold dwellings increasing by 5.3% from just over 4 million to more than 4.2 million. This growth continued into 2019/20, with leaseholds now accounting for 21.6% of all private dwellings, having increased by 3.4% annually. So the idea that leasehold ownership is falling out of favour seems to be incorrect. Instead, after a few years of strife from 2015-2018, leaseholds are on the rise having risen by 8.15% across the five-year period examined in the data. COO of Warwick Estates, Bethan Griffiths, commented: “Leasehold prominence in the UK housing market is on the up and this should come as no surprise as the sector provides a vital service to many. Those who argue leaseholds are increasingly defunct fail to consider how essential they are for the housing market, for the economy, and for buyers. “Take a walk around any city; there are new developments and high rise flats going up everywhere. Those that are destined to be sold will be done so with leaseholds. For as long as people want to live in urban areas and in flats, leaseholds will provide the ability to secure and maintain this lifestyle choice. “That’s not to say leaseholds don’t come with challenges, but with intelligent and communication-focused management that caters to landlords and leaseholders alike, these challenges can be mitigated and nullified.“ Leasehold dwellings across the private sector (owner occupied and private rented sector) Period Leasehold dwellings as % of stock Change (%) TOTAL – number of leasehold dwellings Change (n) Annual Change (%) Change – 2015/16 to 2019/20 (%) 2019-20 21.6% 0.5% 4,378,000 146,000 3.4% 8.15% 2018-19 21.1% 0.8% 4,232,000 212,000 5.3% 2017-18 20.3% -0.2% 4,020,000 -1,000 0.0% 2016-17 20.5% -0.3% 4,021,000 -27,000 -0.7% 2015-16 20.8% – 4,048,000 – – Data sourced from Gov.uk – Leasehold Dwellings
Knauf Insulation has been selected as a net zero ‘Business Champion’ by the Construction Leadership Council and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for the CO2nstructZero initiative. It joins a select group of major contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, manufacturers and sub-contractors committed to demonstrating leadership and promoting best practice to reduce construction carbon emissions. “Net zero is a colossal challenge, and to achieve it will require unprecedented collaboration” said Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director, Knauf Insulation Northern Europe. “As the biggest supplier of insulation into newbuild homes in the UK, and the nation’s only manufacturer of both Glass and Rock Mineral Wool, we know we have an important role to play. Especially as the industry transitions towards much stricter ‘real performance’ standards. We look forward to working with our partners across the supply chain to create a built environment that’s fit for the future.” Established earlier this year, CO2nstruct Zero is the construction industry’s zero carbon change programme. Business Champions are required to share tangible evidence of the steps they are taking to respond to the net zero carbon challenge, and to commit to sharing data and learnings with the industry. Business Champions include Arcadis, Costain, JCB, Laing O’Rourke, Mace and Travis Perkins. “Improved insulation will be at the heart of UK construction’s efforts to decarbonise, but operational carbon is only one side of the equation,” said Hargreaves. “To create genuinely low-carbon buildings, we’ll need to create them using low-carbon materials. That’s why we’re taking bold action now to reduce the embodied carbon and environmental impact of our products.” Knauf Insulation has set specific targets for 2025 as part of its recently published sustainability strategy, ‘For a Better World’. These include: Reducing the embodied carbon of its products by 15% compared with 2019; Investing 10% of its general capital expenditure on new sustainability projects; Cutting its organisational carbon footprint by at least 25%; Sending zero waste to landfill from its manufacturing plants across the group; Reducing virgin plastic packaging by 25%; Setting new higher minimum levels of recycled materials in products and packaging. For further information on Knauf Insulation’s ‘For A Better World’ sustainability strategy, visit www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/for-a-better-world.
A new Net Zero guide targeted at SMEs working in the built environment has been jointly released by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and sister organisation, the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC). Aimed at small and medium sized members of both of these business associations, the guide highlights the steps that should be taken towards a carbon free future, explores how Net Zero is already influencing client decision making, and outlines how to meet new client expectations while seizing the business opportunities created. The guide also provides a handy reference to previously released publications, reports, pledge schemes and sector plans, directly sign-posting to the most important and relevant sources of information. Commenting on its launch, Dr Sarah Prichard, UK managing director at Buro Happold, and chair of the ACE and EIC Net Zero group, said: “We designed this guide to help SMEs with practical and tangible advice to support them to make the right choices on their Net Zero journey. “While much has been written around national targets and global conferences, the truth is that we will only succeed if we bring small and medium sized business on board. The UK economy is made up of six million SMEs making up 99.9% of the business population. Our guide is the first step towards this in our industries and I’m looking forward to further engaging both membership bases on this fundamental issue in the weeks and months ahead.” Available to download from the ACE website, EIC members will be sent a copy directly. The guide is released during Net Zero Week, a new national awareness campaign which is bringing together nearly 30 business associations and major organisations to explore all things Net Zero. ACE and EIC are founding partners of the week. Matthew Farrow, director of policy at ACE and EIC, added: “We are delighted to share this guide during the inaugural Net Zero Week. “New ways of working will – of course – mean challenges and change over the near term, but it will also create new business opportunities. Our guide aims to help small and medium sized businesses in our sectors be as well-prepared as possible to seize these.”
National housebuilder, Keepmoat Homes, has been granted planning permission from Coventry City Council for the delivery of 94 brand new homes as part of the Spirit Quarters regeneration programme in North East Coventry. The multi-million-pound partnership led Spirit Quarters project, will enter its fifth phase following the completion of phases one to four which have delivered 979 new homes in the area, 275 of which were allocated for affordable housing in partnership with Citizen. The latest phase will comprise of a further 74 properties for the open market, comprising of two, three, and four-bedroom houses and 20 affordable homes. Charlotte Goode, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat Homes, said: ‘’We’re delighted to have received planning permission for the fifth phase of construction at Spirit Quarters. This significant regeneration project will not only deliver 94 much-needed new homes to the area, but every aspect of the development has been designed to fulfil the needs of this brand-new community. “We’ve already welcomed over 700 new homeowners to Spirit Quarters and are excited to start construction on phase five, which will provide even more new homes for both first time buyers and those looking to up or downsize. “This latest planning approval is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our already existing presence in the city and is another positive step for our ambitious growth plans in the West Midlands.’’ Dianne Williams, Chief Executive of Moat House Community Trust, said “It is very exciting to be able to announce that the next phase of the redevelopment will be starting very soon and that we are entering into the final stages of delivering the vision that the residents had to transform their area through physical and social regeneration and investment.” Citizen’s Director of Regeneration Services Kevin Roach said: “We are delighted to be entering the next phase of our ambitious Spirit Quarters regeneration project. “We believe passionately in the power of transforming communities here at Citizen and that successful regeneration is about much more than bricks and mortar. It means creating the right mix of homes and environment so that people value and stay in their area; it means creating real ownership in a community and investing in education, health, employment, transport, and leisure. “The change that has taken place in the area and continues to take place would not have been possible without the continued drive, support and commitment of the community and our partner Moat House Community Trust.” Cllr David Welsh, Cabinet Member for Housing at Coventry City Council, adds: “Spirit Quarters is not only creating much-needed housing in the city, it is building a community. “It is providing attractive housing with open spaces and is exactly the sort of development we are looking for as we work to meet housing demand for growing families, first time buyers and everyone in between. “The first four phases have helped to transform the area and these latest plans will continue that good work.” Construction is due to commence in the summer of 2021, with the first homeowners due to move in June 2022. The development will take around two and a half years to complete.
THE INPUT GROUP is celebrating the completion of six developments across the Midlands and Yorkshire – including Sheffield, Castleford and Market Harborough railway stations, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and two new Orangetheory Fitness studios – helping to bolster the hard-hit leisure and travel sectors. The projects, which are part of the specialist contractor’s large portfolio of leisure and transport projects across the region, required a range of installation works to create and improve public facilities. The Input Group’s £2.8 million transformation at Castleford train station was carried out in a bid to improve passenger experience. The team worked to create new high-quality waiting facilities – which comprised a ticket vending machine, seating area, a disabled toilet, and information and retail facilities – as well as refurbishing the station’s car park to provide 65 parking spaces, CCTV, lighting and improved pedestrian and cycle access. Market Harborough station also benefitted from a brand-new cycle hub. Part of East Midlands Railway’s £1 million commitment to increasing cycle provision across its network, the completed hub now provides 100 spaces in a secure storage facility with accompanying CCTV. Chris Monk, managing director at The Input Group, said: “As a Derby-based business, we have a lot of links to the region, so we find it really fulfilling when we complete projects in the Midlands and surrounding areas that help to support and grow the local economy. Both the travel and leisure sectors are industries that suffered throughout the pandemic, so helping to create and improve facilities that encourage public spend to re-boost these industries is incredibly important to The Input Group.” The team also made improvements to two railway stations in Sheffield, installing anti-slip tiling and wider entrance doors at Sheffield station to increase access to the external taxi rank and cycle hub, and upgrading Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange’s car park through resurfacing and the installation of a new CCTV system. Infrastructure works were also carried out at the station, which will allow for electric vehicle charging stations to be installed in the future. Chris added: “While we often work on transport and railway projects, we have also recently completed two fitness studios in Derby and Nottingham for Orangetheory Fitness – an American fitness brand that is now expanding across the UK. We will be working on completing 40 gym studios for the brand across the Midlands and Northern England, which will be a great addition to our portfolio of leisure schemes.” In both studios, the team worked to complete the design according to Orangetheory’s brand guidelines, carried out the mechanical and electrical installation of all equipment, and created entrance ways, office facilities, toilets, locker rooms, changing cubicles and showers. Adam Busby, sales director at Orangetheory Fitness, said: “Launching our third studio in the East Midlands, and the second studio with The Input Group is really exciting. Both Derby and Nottingham have so many new businesses and an array of culture, cafes and restaurants, there’s a wonderful community feel to these cities, which is perfect for the local community feel we like to create for our members. Orangetheory Nottingham & Derby may be part of a globally successful brand, but these studios are very much Derby and Nottingham’s ‘local’ studios and with The Input Group’s help, we’re looking forward to continuing to launch stunning studios to welcome people to the OTF family.” The Input Group was established more than 45 years ago and provides a ‘one stop shop’ approach to construction within the transport, corporate, and retail sectors. With offices in Derby and London, the firm has delivered a number of high-profile projects for clients such as Eurostar – including the design and development of St Pancras International – Network Rail, DHL, and Transport for London. To find out more about The Input Group, please visit www.inputgroup.co.uk or contact marketing@inputgroup.co.uk.
An iconic gateway development in Clifton Village is now complete and homes are available to buy and move into immediately in a newly restored Grade II listed rectory building complete with executive properties in its grounds. Works on the highly-anticipated Rectory Mews development began last year, led by Tomlinson Homes, a division of the G F Tomlinson Group, and construction involved the restoration and conversion of the previously derelict Old Rectory site, which dates back to the mid-1700s, transforming the historic building into a prominent gateway residential feature in the sought-after Clifton Village in Nottinghamshire. The Old Rectory, once home to the Rector of Clifton, is a typical Georgian style building with south-facing garden elevations, and the property still retains its original square stairwell with wooden cantilever stairs and large purpose-built rooms. Along with its boundary wall, it occupies a prime position in Clifton Village. The development comprises four luxury homes within the Old Rectory building, each with its own entrance, outdoor space and garden, and within the beautifully landscaped grounds – three new executive properties have been built with garden facing elevations which are accessed through a private gated driveway. Homes within the Old Rectory conversion include The Gatehouse – a three/four-bedroom property and The Cottage – a two-bedroom property, which are both sold and occupied. The Rectory – a five-bedroom property with reinstalled period features and views into the garden and The Lodge – a four-bedroom property, are both still available for purchase. Sat within the exclusive grounds – the three new executive detached homes include two five-bedroom properties – Beech House and Oak House, and Cedar House – a six-bedroom property, which is sold. Beech House and Cedar House are currently available for sale. The stunning new build properties boast ample living spaces, with garages, security gated access and sun lounges. Prices for the remaining available properties at Rectory Mews start at £550,000 and go up to £1million, and buyers can contact sole selling agent William H Browns in Nottingham on 0115 981 9828 to register interest. Working closely with the local community and Nottinghamshire County Council’s conservation team for all restoration works, Tomlinson Homes has ensured each property is fitted with stunning high specification fixtures and fittings including Burbidge kitchens sourced locally from Design Time in West Bridgford and bathrooms from Roca, and Villeroy and Boch. The location of the development and all new build properties have been inspired by the location and have been named after trees within the surrounding grounds. Located in a prime position, Rectory Mews is in close proximity to major employers including Experian, Boots and both Nottingham universities, with easy access to major travel routes including the M1, Beeston Station and Nottingham Parkway Station which has regular trains to London and East Midlands Airport. Siman Preston, group property manager at Tomlinson Homes, said: “Rectory Mews is an iconic development and we are incredibly proud that it is now complete. “The project presented some interesting challenges which the experienced site construction team resolved without causing any inconvenience or delays to the project and now that the scheme is finished, all those involved should be proud of what they have achieved, now the once derelict building has been lovingly restored to its former glory. “This stunning restoration and conversion of the once derelict building in a prominent position in Clifton Village, gives the location the entrance it so rightly deserves, and we look forward to welcoming buyers into their new homes and inviting visitors to look around the properties. “We’ve already sold three properties and have had a great amount of interest in the four remaining homes – so we encourage anyone who is interested to register for viewings with William H Brown if they would like to look around, which is highly recommended.”
Experts are calling for more to be done to stop fire protection systems from failing, after figures from the Home Office revealed that over half a million fire-related incidents were recorded last year with hundreds of deaths resulting. All non-domestic buildings are legally required to have several safety features implemented to reduce the effects of fires, such as alarms and doors. Fire doors work by stopping the spread of deadly smoke and fire; yet over three quarters of fire doors in 2019 failed inspections and were condemned as unfit for purpose. Reasons for failure of these doors range from ‘excessive gaps’ that allow smoke to pass, to ‘poorly adjusted door closers’ that prevent the door from staying in its default closed position in order to hold back the spread of fire. Director of Combined Fire Protection, Ellie McKay, says: “It’s staggering how many landlords are still not compliant despite the recent changes in regulation. Putting aside the hefty fines they can incur; the graver concern is the potential loss of life that can happen when corners are cut.” “There is so much to advise landlords and developers on when buildings are going up. The importance of working with professional organisations to ensure that stringent requirements are met cannot be underestimated.” Lessons from a tragedy This lack of building safety features has been all but spotlighted since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower which took the lives of over 70 people in 2017. An investigation following the fire found several shortcomings from the fire protection equipment including the doors, alarms and exit signs. It was found that the fire doors were replaced six years prior and, during an inquiry were reported to have had their self-closing mechanisms either broken or missing, meaning many were left open during the night of the fire and allowed poisonous smoke to pour through the lobbies of the tower. It was also found that the door could only hold back fire for half as long as it was supposed to; at just 15 minutes. Following an intense inquiry four years later, the government has now published proposals for what it calls “the biggest change in building safety for a generation”, placing greater responsibility on those designing and constructing buildings to explain how they are managing risks and demonstrating that a building is safe for occupants. A lesson to be learned from Grenfell is the importance of thorough operational checks on vital equipment is paramount. Now accountability has been heightened we are experiencing a high volume of ‘catch up’ across the industry to hit compliance targets. In my opinion this proves the lack of stringent surveys over the past decades but at least things are heading in the right direction at a good speed. Mark Frain of Combined Fire Protection believes a lesson to be learned from the disaster is thorough operational checks on vital equipment. “Now accountability has been heightened, we are experiencing a high volume of ‘catch up’ across the industry to compliance targets. This proves the lack of stringent surveys over past decades but at least things are heading in the right direction.” “We welcome the proposed changes and hopefully this will force landlords and business owners to be more compliant and take preventative measures to ensure that we don’t see the likes of the Grenfell disaster recurring”, added McKay. To understand more on how you can update your building’s fire safety, get in touch with Combined Fire Protection at social@combinedfireprotection.co.uk
Roger Bullivant Limited, the UK’s leading ground engineering company, started work on the £115m Partington housing scheme last summer with Heath Farm Lane Joint Venture, formed by Vistry Partnerships and Trafford Housing Trust. The housing scheme will bring forward 600 homes in Greater Manchester and Heath Farm Lane JV has appointed contractor Roger Bullivant for their in-house foundation solutions. Roger Bullivant will install over 4400 linear metres of precast concrete RBeam foundations, together with 1148 No. 200sq Driven Precast Concrete Piles. This high-quality engineered foundation system allows RBeam to be installed in conjunction with piles, a technique that can be applied to many soil conditions. “Not only is the Heath Farm Lane scheme an important project for Vistry Partnerships, but it will play a central role in transforming Trafford’s housing supply so we are delighted to have Roger Bullivant on board to help turn our idea into a reality,” said Vistry Partnerships’ Managing Director of JVs for the North West, Brendan Blythe. The RBeam system can decrease the time needed to construct foundations, precast factory production ensures the quality and reduces site wastage compared to in-situ beams and trench fill foundations, and most importantly reduces the health and safety risks of excavations on site. Using their in-house designed, Quiet piling hammers, RB will install segmented piles to depths of up to 10 metres. All RB rigs are designed and purposed built in-house to meet specific site requirements, in this case, reduce height and weight to suit the residential developments. By using Driven Precast Concrete Piles, Roger Bullivant was able to offer a cost-effective solution benefitting from zero spoil generation as well as saving time associated with MMC compared to conventional methods of foundation construction. “We are delighted to be working with the Heath Farm Lane JV to bring forward much-needed housing in the North West. This is a great example where RB can provide a value-engineered solution for our stakeholders. Working closely with both developers, we were able to provide the most cost-effective solution, through innovation, product development and a wealth of experience gained from many years working within the industry,” added Business Unit Manager Jon Harris at Roger Bullivant.
Have you ever heard about the five-factor theory and core personality traits that shape every person but still don’t know what it is? If so, keep reading as in this article, you will be able to explore the big five personality traits, their main peculiarities, and how online therapy can help you accurately measure them. Let’s get started! What Are the Big Five Personality Traits? The big five model is the most widely recognized personality theory in the psychology world. Researchers and many people use the acronym OCEAN (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism) that stands for each trait and it’s more convenient and easier to remember. Now, let’s look closer at the 5 traits and see what they mean for your personality. Openness This trait corresponds to your openness to new experiences in life. People with a high score of this trait have plenty of interests, are very curious, and have a wide imagination. They are willing to learn new things, are creative, and adore adventures. On the contrary, people with low scores are more earthy and lack abstract thinking abilities. High Score: high level of creativity openness to new experiences advanced abstract thinking Low Score: are against changes prefer traditional lifestyle with no room for new experiences lack imagination and creativity Conscientiousness This trait is all about the ability to control impulses and a considerable level of thoughtfulness. People with high scores tend to be more organized, cautious, and detail-oriented. Also, very conscientious people love to plan everything ahead and think in advance about how their behavior will affect others. People with low scores have opposite characteristics. They don’t care about being organized and time- or detail-oriented. High Score: great with time management diligent detail-oriented Low Score: dislike structure and deadlines prefer mess over order love to procrastinate Extraversion Extraversion defines the way people interact with others and where they draw energy from. The level of extraversion shows the level of sociability, friendliness towards people as well as emotional expressiveness. People with a high score of extraversion tend to be very excited, talkative, love to interact with others, and communication with people gives them the most energy. Those who have a low level of extraversion, or so-called introverts, don’t like to spend time in a social environment and are more discreet. High Score: love attention enjoy meeting new people and social interactions start new conversations and make new friends easily Low Score: love being alone socialization exhausts them don’t like conversations with strangers Agreeableness This particular trait refers to how people interact with other people in terms of kindness, compassion, altruism, trust, affection, etc. Whereas agreeable people cooperate with others much better, are great team players, and are very helpful, less agreeable people are a bit competitive, suspicious, and even often manipulative. This characteristic is a direct demonstration of behavior and attitude towards other people. High Score: soft-hearted trustful cooperative and ready to help empathetic sympathetic Low Score: stubborn don’t care much about people unsympathetic self-centered Neuroticism The level of neuroticism defines the moodiness and sadness of a person and the overall tendency to negative thinking. People with a high score are emotionally unstable, unpredictable, anxious, and easily irritated. This characteristic shows how a person reacts to challenging life events. High Score: often have mood swings pessimistic stressed-out about difficult situations anxious insecurity Low Score: easily cope with stress relaxed and calm stable mood confident How to Measure Your Big 5 Personality Traits? Now, with access to the Internet, you can simply browse the big five personality traits test online. Usually, it is the list of 50 questions that you have to answer, and based on it you will get your results. It will take you up to 10-15 minutes to take this test and after this, you will learn more about yourself. Keep in mind that each personality is unique and complex and this test can not be 100% accurate when it comes to defining your traits. They can be affected by many factors in different life situations. How You Can Use the Information About Your OCEAN Score? First of all, it will be useful in order to simply know yourself better as well as to understand people around you. By knowing your main personality traits you can enhance your strengths and improve your weaknesses. Speaking of people around, this info can enable you to become a better communicator and learn to resolve interpersonal problems based on your knowledge. In addition, your OCEAN score is extremely important for employers who are looking for the most stable and reliable person to join their team. Recruiters pay close attention to these personality traits and evaluate candidates based on them to make sure a job seeker is the best fit for a position. Also knowing your personality traits will help you find the right job that fits you as a person and will bring you maximum enjoyment in life and in the workplace as well. How Does Online Therapy Can Help You Discover Your Personality Traits? First of all, you will be able to explore your own list of personality traits under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You will have a chance to discuss each of these traits in detail and understand better how each one shapes your life and affects your interpersonal relationships. Once you define your core personality strengths and weaknesses, a therapist can help you work on each characteristic and reveal your best qualities. And of course, online therapy is a perfect opportunity for you to simply talk about your life with an experienced professional and get the desired guidance and emotional support. In case you are going through a challenging period in your life and feel lost or confused, a counselor will hear you out and provide support. You will find your way in life and ease your emotional struggles. Many people opt for online therapy as it’s a great option to have online sessions in the most convenient way for them. There is no
A construction site is a dangerous place; you often hear or watch the news about accidents taking place there. Its surrounding areas are full of heavy machinery, construction materials, and unfinished structures. Also, with numerous workers constructing at the same time, these sites are probably the busiest and most chaotic location to be. Safety precautions can only go so far as keeping passersby and workers safe from injuries. One wrong move and one misstep are all it takes for construction accidents to happen. If you’ve been a victim of an accident on a construction site in Texas, either as a worker or a passerby, then it’s recommended that you contact an expert personal injury attorney San Antonio, TX. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. Compensation For Injuries Legal cases involving construction accidents are complicated for various reasons. Most of the time, construction accidents cause severe injuries. The most common types of injuries that happen in construction sites are: Spinal cord injuries Traumatic brain injuries Broken bones Loss of limbs Burns Electrocution These are all serious injuries that result in costly medical bills, lost wages, diminished capacity to work, and issues in earning a living into the future. The consequences of such can be quite devastating and you’ll need professional personal injury counsel with experience on construction accidents on your side. They can help in documenting these damages to ensure you receive compensation for all the financial damages. Personal injury lawyers can help fight for the rightful reimbursements for your permanent or temporary disabilities and impairments including the future damages caused by such conditions. 2. Prove Liabilities For Injuries Claiming a personal injury compensation can be quite complicated, especially in proving the negligence of another person or manufacturers providing faulty machinery or defective materials that caused your injuries. This is critical for every construction accident claims—victims harmed by another’s actions should always have the right to compensation. Most of the time, both parties or every party involved will likely attempt to shift the blame, making it difficult for you to prove exactly who’s liable for your injuries. A professional personal injury attorney will obtain and look through the evidence to determine exactly who or what caused your injuries. Then, they shall build a strong argument on your behalf. They have enough resources and skills to obtain the evidence needed in building a strong case. A personal injury attorney can: Interview witnesses Reconstruct the accident scene Acquire accident reports Gather medical records Consult experts to validate your injuries’ seriousness 3. Knowledge Of The Law The legal system is complicated. Navigating it alone can be quite intimidating, which is something you shouldn’t experience, especially after obtaining severe injuries. Missing deadlines or misinterpreting information can result in delays to your case which also means delays in receiving the right compensation. A personal injury attorney is familiar with the law and will help you navigate through the complex process. They can handle all the legal stuff so you can focus more on recovering. 4. Understanding Your Insurance Policies Insurance policies are also complicated. Reading through lengthy insurance documents and understanding what each clause means can be confusing. A lawyer can help in checking through your policy, nitpicking at every detail, and ensuring your insurance company is keeping the requirements of your policies. Otherwise, they can provide you with legal options in holding your insurance company accountable. They also assist you in getting the right compensation you deserve. Also, there are several regulations and laws that apply to your personal injury case only expert attorneys can identify and use to your advantage. 5. Calculating The Right Compensation Value When you’re injured on a construction site due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you should receive compensation for damages. These may include your pain, suffering, and financial losses. However, calculating the value for your personal injury claim can be challenging if you’re not familiar with what should be included in the cost. Furthermore, insurance companies will try to convince you to accept low settlement offers and pay as little as possible for your claim. An expert attorney can help in calculating the true value and cost of your personal injury claim so you never have to accept any settlement offers that don’t cover the maximum extent of your losses. Economic damages caused by the construction accident and your injury include financial losses. These are: Lost wages Medical bills Personal care Help with household chores Travel expenses In-home health care Valuing suffering and pain is also something that should be calculated. But how can you place a price on your mental and emotional suffering? How can you value the impact of sustaining permanent disabilities and the loss of quality life? A personal injury attorney understands the impact of these damages. They know how to use the facts and how to build a strong case in order to maximize compensation for your suffering and pain. 6. Save Money And Time Hiring a personal injury attorney can cost you money, but getting their service gives you the possibility to win. By using a personal injury lawyer, you can negotiate a fair settlement for your injuries. They’ll fight and argue for the maximum possible compensation for your damages from your insurance carrier, helping you gain a better award. In addition, partnering with a personal injury lawyer can help you save time. An expert attorney can help you complete all the required legal procedures correctly for the first time around. By avoiding any mistakes in filing your claim, it’ll be processed faster and you can get your compensation at the earliest date possible. Conclusion Construction sites aren’t just a danger for those working on them. The disruption and dislocation caused by these worksites can also jeopardize the safety of passersby and other people in the area. In the unfortunate case that you become a victim of construction accidents, never think twice about getting an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you. They can give you peace of mind as
