Monthly Archives: December 2014

  1. Do you have to provide workwear for your employees

    Businesses throughout the United Kingdom are governed by strict workwear regulations, with health and safety legislation being administered in Great Britain by HSE and in Northern Ireland by HSENI.
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  2. Design for £15m Forth Bridge visitor centre won by Arup

    Arup has been selected by National Rail to develop the design for a new £15m visitor centre, which will include a 110m high viewing platform on top of the Forth Bridge.
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  3. Construction orders increase by 5% in Quarter Three

    Then amount of construction orders increased by 5% in the third quarter of 2014 in comparison with the previous quarter according to official data.
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  4. London Mayor approves huge Wood Wharf scheme

    London Mayor Boris Johnson has approved a huge high-rise waterside community scheme on the eastern edge of Canary Wharf which will have up to 3,610 homes.
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  5. Construction Skills Shortages Infographic

    Check out the OBAS Construction Skills Shortage Infographic
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  6. 11 new jobs at OBAS with Lloyds Bank Partnership

    We're pleased to announce a refinancing package in partnership with Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, resulting in six additional jobs with five further roles anticipated for the New Year.
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  7. More tall buildings to come with proposed “Right to Light” reforms

    The Law Commission has issued a consultation paper outlining a series of changes to the so-called “right to light” rules which protect the right from daylight being block by neighbouring developments, and which would make it easier for developers to build taller buildings.
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  8. OBAS Helps Unique Renov8 Project

    Preston-based construction supplies company OBAS UK Ltd has lent a helping hand to a unique enterprise project run by Bolton Lads and Girls Club, Renov8.
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  9. British Chambers of Commerce predicts construction ‘to enjoy further output growth

    The latest economic forecast data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) suggests the UK’s overall GDP rate should improve by around 3% in the next twelve months whilst showing the construction industry is set to continue the recovery phase for over the coming two years.
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  10. Construction firms plan to hire in early 2015 to head off wage inflation

    Construction companies are reporting a seven year high in plans to recruit new staff in the first part of 2015.
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