Hidden cost of poor health & safety that cripples British builders
Not enough build firms are fully aware of the hidden, uninsured costs of poor health and safety on site. That’s the view of experts at build software specialist firm HBXL, who are urging those in charge of site safety to brush up on the implications of health and safety, rather than sweep their responsibilities under…
Latest health and safety software for builders now available
The latest version of HBXL’s health and safety software is now out. Health & Safety Xpert 2015 is now helping small to medium-sized building firms across the UK get to grips with the latest rules and regulations on all things related to site health and safety. With the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) maintaining its…
CDM 2015 – General Notes & Duties
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 gives principal contractors, contractors and those who control the way in which construction work is carried out various specific duties including: Safe place of work Safe access and egress to places of work Safe places of work with adequate space for workers That people are prevented from gaining access…
Rise in material costs impacts builder’s profits
With the economy continuing to improve, builders are being advised to keep a keen eye on their margins or risk making a loss. It follows a marked increase in the cost of materials as demand outstrips supply across the build sector, with building contractors in particular seeing cost inflation eroding profits. Latest figures show that…