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Disability, Inclusivity, and Construction - Building a More Accessible Industry
Published: 10th December 2025
Construction has always been tough. Heavy lifting, challenging terrain, strict deadlines and sheer physicality make it a demanding environment. But in an industry where the strength lies in its people, it’s important to realise that people come in many shapes and abilities.
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Looking After Construction Workers Through Winter
Published: 10th December 2025
As the cold sets in and the days become shorter, winter brings fresh challenges to construction workers across the UK.
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Why financial worries are a mental health issue in construction
Published: 20th November 2025
Money worries are something most people experience at some point. Whether due to rising bills, uncertain income, or unexpected expenses, financial stress can become overwhelming. What often goes unnoticed is just how deeply those worries can affect mental health and overall wellbeing.
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Switching Careers Within the construction industry
Published: 20th November 2025
A career switch within construction does not mean leaving the sector, it means moving into a different role that still uses the strengths built over years on‑site or in the office. Whether someone has worked in a trade, as a labourer, or in a professional capacity, there are opportunities to move into areas such as estimating, scheduling, health and safety, specialist technical roles, or client-facing positions.
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Breaking the silence around mental health on the construction site.
Published: 22nd October 2025
In the construction industry, strength is often measured in physical terms. Toughness, resilience, and the ability to push through challenges are seen as part of the job. But beneath the hard hats and high-vis vests, there’s another reality that too often goes unmentioned.
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Simple ways to improve a work-life balance in construction.
Published: 22nd October 2025
Achieving work-life balance in construction has long been considered a challenge as it’s often viewed as incompatible with the nature of an industry renowned for long hours, unpredictable schedules, and physically demanding environments.
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The importance of a change in attitude in the recruitment industry
Published: 23rd September 2025
In construction recruitment, it can be easy for employers or hiring teams to respond to the process with frustration.
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Building a career that lasts in the construction industry
Published: 23rd September 2025
A career in construction can offer stability, fulfilment, and real opportunity for growth – but just as in any other industry, it takes commitment, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in how things are built.
