Attack of the autumn leaves – Avoiding blocked drains

Autumn is upon us, the nights are drawing in and we’re begrudgingly packing away our shorts and flip-flops for another year in place of cosy jumpers, winter coats and knitted scarves. Whilst autumn has its upsides, those crispy golden leaves can become quite a nuisance. Yes, we’re talking about blocked drains… A build-up of fallen […]

Society is speaking out about mental health more than ever before in order to break down the stigma that has been attached with mental illness throughout history. Yet, in the construction industry, the majority of people still feel unable to speak out about their mental health. Construction News has recently conducted a survey to determine […]

The government published their Clean Air Strategy on the 14th January 2019 which sets out a “bold new goal” to reduce tiny but damaging particles across much of the country by 2030. The strategy has been implemented following air pollution being pegged as the top environmental risk to human health in the UK and the fourth greatest threat […]

Proximity to good transport links, reputable schools and local amenities have long been staples on many house-hunters’ checklists. But now it appears that specific amenities have more sway on a would-be resident than others; namely Waitrose. A study by Lloyds Bank highlight a new wave of shopping exclusivity, where vendors can expect to add 10% […]

Roughly 500 used coffee cups are thrown away in the UK every minute. That’s 2.5 billion cups per year – or 30,000 tonnes of waste. Shockingly, just 1% is recycled. Although some local authorities do install recycling bins on streets alongside standard waste receptacles, it’s not just finding a place to dispose of our on-the-go […]