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Construction company sentenced after worker suffers electric shock
Connop and Son Limited and two workers have been sentenced after an employee suffered an electric shock whilst working on a farm.
The importance of digital transformation in the construction industry
Digital transformation in the construction industry is now top of the agenda for many firms, becoming a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market. Executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, with most organisations implementing construction software at some level across the business.
ShireSystem prioritises workplace safety with new ‘Permit to Work’ feature
To make workplace safety a priority, companies need to invest in better approaches for analysing health and safety and mitigating risk. In this article, Elecosoft explains how their new ShireSystem Permit to Work feature can help.
RICS Sustainability Report: Bold action needed on net zero
With an increased appetite for sustainable commercial property, more must be done to progress decarbonisation, argues RICS sustainability analyst Kisa Zehra.
What are the key features and benefits of CMMS?
Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), coordinates a company’s maintenance activities through digital software, from routine servicing to machinery breakdowns and performance issues. In this article, Elecosoft explains the key features and benefits of the system, and why companies should invest.
Re-flow: What is field management software?
Field management (FM) refers to the organisation and logistics of any operational processes carried out beyond company property, often referred to as taking place in the field. This commonly applies to construction.
FlowForma: How to avoid construction project overruns
Construction project overruns have become a hallmark of the industry. In this article, FlowForma explains how businesses can overcome project overruns through process automation technology.
RICS releases annual RICS Sustainability Report
The annual RICS Sustainability Report has been released today (22 September), which highlights a rise in demand for sustainable commercial property in the UK, however the built environment must progress on decarbonisation.
Glanville Environmental adopts Re-flow field management software for civil engineering
Glanville Environmental adopts Re-flow field management software for civil engineering due to user-friendly design, local support and the ability to tweak the software. Find out more about how Re-flow can also help your business.
18-year-old construction worker fatally injured onsite
18-year-old construction worker fatally injured onsite during a house-build in Lincolnshire. Two companies and two employees have been sentenced.
How does automation in construction unlock new value for businesses?
In this article, FlowForma explains the value of automation in construction in speeding up project delivery times, creating better health and safety measures, and reducing overheads onsite.
Digital process automation: Automate your construction processes one brick at a...
The demand for digital process automation solutions among construction companies continues to soar, as organisations look to new technologies to operate as efficiently as possible, keep overheads low and stay ultra-competitive.
FlowForma: Joining up the dots with connected construction
In this article, FlowForma explains how technology is helping construction firms become more connected in the aftermath of the pandemic, and why technology is vital for digitisation in the industry
What are the 5 key trends for digitisation in the construction...
In the construction industry, there is a race to digitise processes. Whilst the industry is embracing new technologies at speed, with so many products available, it can be difficult for business leaders to know which to invest in. In this article, FlowForma explains the five key trends for digitisation in the construction industry.
Accelerating digital transformation in the construction industry
Organisations across the globe are turning to digital transformation. The construction industry is no exception, and business leaders are seeking out new technologies to solve specific challenges. In such a competitive market, acceleration is key. Finding the right digital solutions and deploying them quickly is a priority for business leaders, FlowForma explains.
Digital Transformation: Digitisation in the construction industry
As digital transformation becomes a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market, executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, implementing construction software at some level across the business, FlowForma explains.
Hanson Contracting adopts new paperless mobile workforce management technology
A paperless mobile workforce might sound like science fiction for so many contractors and their field teams. Hanson Contracting has begun rolling out Causeway Ermeo to help manage its mobile workforce and further enhance its digital capabilities in replacing paper forms and workflows.
Preventing legionella with IoT, automation and digital processes
Organisations across the UK are responsible under health and safety legislation for preventing legionella and other known pathogens in freshwater systems – but the process can require a lot of time, effort and expense. Automation, digitisation and the internet of things could help drive effective change, says Chris Potts, marketing director of ANT Telecom.
Withholding payment for construction defects
When the final account and final payment must be considered when a construction project reaches completion, it is common for the paying party to withhold payment against what they consider to be defective works.
Too hot to work: Working safely on a construction site during...
During a heatwave, there are a number of health and safety hazards that construction workers need to be aware of - but when does it become too hot to work and how can we protect the wellbeing of employees?
HS2 celebrates work site health and safety
HS2 is celebrating innovations to improve work site health and safety across Britain's largest construction project.
How can field management software protect against costly HSE violations?
Find out how Re-flow Field Management Software features, such as its digital forms, can protect the railway industry against costly HSE violations.
Demolition company fined after worker falls to his death
A demolition company has been fined just £5,000 after a worker fell 30 feet to his death when part of a pipe bridge platform collapsed.
Field management software that puts you in control – and your...
Re-flow empowers businesses in construction and civil engineering to keep their workforce focused, up-to-date and compliant with instant, seamless and paperless information exchange across all teams.
Five steps to achieving a safety culture in construction
As construction activity continues to increase, it is vital that safety practices keep pace. Matthew King, safety and health manager for Burns & McDonnell explains how to achieve a positive health and safety culture in construction.
How are robots facilitating 3D mapping on construction sites?
Dr. Sen Wang, associate professor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and Lead on RAS theme at the National Robotarium, discusses how robots can facilitate 3D mapping on construction sites and what the industry can expect in the future robotics.