The sixth annual Green Office Week takes place next week from 12-16 May, and is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference to the environment in practical ways, including transport, energy and waste. Green Office Week, the brainchild of Avery office products, is an annual awareness week that encourages workers across the UK to make small changes to their working habits to positively impact the environment. The national initiative aims to raise employers' eco awareness and encourages a more eco-friendly approach to the workplace thr... Continue reading

It’s no secret that industrial worksites can be hazardous. In fact, the HSE reported that in 2012-2013 an estimated 646,000 workers were injured on the job. The top four causes were: handling, lifting/carrying, slips/trips, falls from height, and being struck by a moving object — all accidents that are largely preventable if you have the right equipment onsite. In addition to basic protective clothing, here is a list of safety equipment all manufacturers should have at the ready to prevent injuries and respond to emergencies. Protection f... Continue reading

As energy costs continue to rise around the world, more and more businesses are looking to become more sustainable, both in the ways they do business and in the ways they serve their customers. And the good news is that new technologies are making this process easier than ever. Below, we consider a few technologies that will not only help your business be greener, but also more cost efficient: Cloud computing Designed to store information over a network rather than on individual computers, cloud computing is popular for many reasons: It makes... Continue reading

Yesterday marked a significant day in the health and safety calendar as people worldwide attended events to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of injuries or accidents caused by their work. International Workers’ Memorial Day, which takes place each year on 28 April, is officially recognised by the UK Government and this year’s theme was ‘Protecting workers around the world through strong regulation, enforcement and union rights'. Explaining the importance of the day, IOSH President, Tim Briggs, yesterday said: "Today... Continue reading

According to new research, 70% of construction professionals using BIM believe it has given them a competitive advantage. The fourth annual National Building Specification (NBS) BIM Survey also revealed that awareness of BIM is now almost universal at 95% and adoption rates are accelerating, with more than half of respondents now using it and 93% predicting adoption by 2016, which is the Government's deadline for BIM use on publicly funded projects. The survey, which questioned more than 1,000 people from across the construction industry inc... Continue reading