Monthly Archives: August 2011

Common Construction Occupations – Scaffolder

With over 700 construction related occupations available the industry certainly has plenty of job roles to choose from. Here we will detail the popular site based construction role, the Scaffolder, noting what the job involves, the salary opportunities and what you need to pursue the occupation. Working as a Scaffolder: The Training Candidates wishing to… Read More »

Common Construction Occupations – Bricklayer

With over 700 construction related occupations available the industry certainly has plenty of job roles to choose from. Here we will detail the popular site based construction role, the bricklayer, noting what the job involves and how to get into it. Working as a Bricklayer: The Training You do not need any formal qualifications to… Read More »

Getting The Right Construction Job For You

Which construction professional does not want to get the best construction job there is? The answer is simple – none. But that is probably as far as the simplicity goes especially if you are grappling with the dilemma of choosing between more than one job offer. The term ‘best’ is broad, subjective, relative and to… Read More »

How much does an electrician in the UK earn?

One of the most important reasons for going through your Construction NVQ and CSCS Card that will get you to a specific construction career is the opportunity to do something you like. Passion is no doubt important in any career. However, whether having passion for a job means never having to work a day in… Read More »

UK Construction Industry Regulators – Part III

While the bodies listed above each cater to a broad spectrum of construction professionals, there are those that are more focused on a particular trade. These include: Architects Registration Board The ARB not only protects the consumer by ensuring that the quality of registered architects is up to par, but they also safeguard the reputation… Read More »

UK Construction Industry Regulators – Part II

The following are organizations that have oversight of the construction industry at some level but that are not necessary members of or represented on the CSCS Card board. Considerate Constructors Scheme Devotes its resources toward improving the image of the construction industry. By encouraging members through voluntary codes of practice to minimize disruption and disturbance… Read More »

UK Construction Industry Regulators – Part I

Given its position as the country’s largest employer, it is probably not surprising that the UK construction industry falls under the oversight of a number of bodies. Some regulators have general oversight on the industry while others are restricted to a number of specialty trades such as engineers and architects. The following are regulators that… Read More »

Falls from Height and How to Avoid Them

Given that a lot of construction work involves the erection or maintenance of buildings, it is hardly surprising that falls from height are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Overall, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that 45 deaths and 3,750 serious injuries resulted from falls from height last year Suitable… Read More »