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How to Avoid Construction Management Problems

How to Avoid Construction Management Problems

Good project management on construction sites ensures even the most complex works take off smoothly, are delivered on time, within budget, safely, and meet the intended purpose. Although a project requires the expertise of multiple involved stakeholders, its success primarily boils down to effective management and resolution of various construction management problems.

 

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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Its Impact on Construction Workers

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Its Impact on Construction Workers

Research has shown that winter can negatively impact employees’ physical and mental well-being, including workers in the construction sector. Combined with the intense, physically demanding nature of their jobs, the pressure to meet project deadlines can make workers feel stressed and worn out. Additionally, the risk of accidents on building sites increases at this time of the year with slips, trips and falls, adversely affecting physical workers’ well-being. These factors can lead to a greater risk of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the workplace during cold and harsh winters, adversely impacting your project’s outcomes.

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What Happens on Construction Sites Without Adequate Welfare Facilities?

What Happens on Construction Sites Without Adequate Welfare Facilities?

Working on a construction site means dealing with a physically and mentally intensive environment. Construction and building projects demand significant manual involvement, where workers operate heavy construction machinery and physically load and unload materials. Construction workers often carry out these tasks in dirty, dusty, noisy surroundings.

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4 Ways Welfare Facilities Support a Green Building Site

4 Ways Welfare Facilities Support a Green Building Site
Construction sites, where residential or commercial properties, or modern infrastructure is being built, are areas bustling with activity. Despite the many positives they bring, these building sites are a source of pollution and the construction waste as a result damages the environment. Continue reading

5 Site Welfare Tips to Combat the Cold Weather

5 Site Welfare Tips to Combat the Cold Weather

Construction sites are challenging work environments, posing significant risks to those who work there. To add to this, changing weather patterns and cold weather conditions can put worker welfare and project timelines further at risk. The UK experiences a dip in average temperatures beginning in October and continuing until at least early April, accounting for half of the year. 

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5 Ways Construction Welfare Units Reduce Worker Downtime on Building Sites

5 Ways Construction Welfare Units Reduce Worker Downtime on Building Sites

Careful planning goes into a successful building project. Aside from the planning, several factors determine the project's success, from the procurement of materials to the construction process. However, even the best-laid plans can go awry, leading to issues including unnecessary project delays and disruption.

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The Pros and Cons of Towable Construction Site Welfare Units Versus Welfare Vans

The Pros and Cons of Towable Construction Site Welfare Units Versus Welfare Vans

Arrangements for meeting construction site welfare requirements generally occur during a project’s planning phase. These preparations are an essential step in any project, ensuring worker safety and well-being for the complete project duration. These important considerations align with the mandatory requirement for any building or demolition project in the UK to stringently adhere to the HSE regulations and guidelines on worker construction welfare requirements.

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