Growing social awareness of disabilities and impairments is paving the way for increased inclusivity in building designs. Nowhere is this more prominent than healthcare, where facilities are required to accommodate individual needs to ensure services are of a high standard for all. As conversations around different disabilities leads to greater understanding, suppliers have a duty … Read more
The recruitment and upskilling of new talent remain high priorities for the construction and manufacturing industries, as companies look to fill vacancies created by an ageing workforce.
At the end of August 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) issued guidance on actions schools should take to find out whether their estate included the use of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete), and what they should do if its presence was confirmed. Following this advice, more than 100 schools were advised to close buildings … Read more
Premier Modular has been officially recognised for its ESG efforts after securing the esteemed Environmental and Sustainability Award at the Hull Live Business Awards last week. The prize was awarded to Premier Modular for the company’s extensive efforts to reduce carbon emissions through its energy efficient manufacturing process, ESG compliance and low-carbon products. The win … Read more
The UK’s first modular barn surgical theatre is being built by leading offsite manufacturing specialist, Premier Modular. On Friday 3 November, the company achieved a major milestone in the delivery of the project, and along with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, held a ‘topping out’ ceremony at the new multimillion-pound surgical centre. In … Read more
Due to the UK construction industry’s ongoing cost increases, it’s more important than ever to acquire new employees and retain existing team members. As the number of construction workers in the UK falls, particularly amongst the younger generation, businesses must act swiftly to close skills gaps in order to meet industry demands. By 2027, an … Read more
