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Is it Illegal to tow a trailer with Earthmoving Equipment?

Construction NewsDecember 10, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Towing a trailer on the back of heavy earthmoving equipment is a common sight on many sites in the UK. This includes towing attachments, generators, lighting towers and other required equipment. However, in new advice provided to JCB by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), the agency stated that the use of any earthmoving equipment to tow any…

Tesla Roofing Tiles are now in Production

Construction, RoofingNovember 14, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Tesla Roofing tiles with integrated solar panels are now going into production. After the 2016 announcement, the Tesla roofing tiles were expected to be the next best thing. More durable than the standard tile, easier to clean and containing an invisible solar panel that transforms the utility of your whole roof; these are expected to…

Crawler Crane Operator pay rises by 54% in only two years?

Construction News, SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 10, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Crawler Crane Operator pay rises by a whopping 54% in the last two years, compared to 11% for the rest of the construction industry since the Brexit referendum, according to staffing software company. The Construction industry is a fast-paced industry that sees changes in construction techniques, and popular projects. However, Crawler Crane Operators have seen an astronomical increase in average…

New Zero-Emission Electric Forklift.

SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 10, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The first wave of Large capacity machinery and Forklifts are coming to the construction industry. Electrification is commonplace in the modern era with things like cars and busses seeing increasingly large battery sizes that enable them to run for full days without recharging. Wiggins Yard eBull Forklift: XL Lifts The New Wiggins Yard eBull Forklift is…

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School Science Equipment found containing Asbestos!

Construction News, SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 1, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Credit: Sky News Common School Science Equipment found to contain Asbestos! Gause Mats used in common secondary school science experiments have been found to contain asbestos. Gause Mats containing asbestos have been sold by two companies to schools around the UK. These common pieces of science equipment are used in tandem with bunson burners which…

Forklift Drivers stop robbery getaway vehicle!

SB Skills Solutions NewsAugust 31, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Forklift Drivers for Hardware store stop robbery through heroics and quality forklift operation Credit: GreenEarth/Youtube Although we work with forklift operators often through our popular Forklift Training and Forklift Courses, we have never seen anything like this! A group of wannabe robbers were stopped in their tracks when attempting to escape by a group of…

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on House building Sites

Health & Safety, SB Skills Solutions NewsApril 13, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Here’s how to handle the most common health and safety hazards on house building sites Construction of any sort requires a lot of planning, patience, resources, time and management. In addition to being very difficult, construction jobs are really dangerous too. There are several health and safety hazards present on the site which can really…

Some Roofing and Cladding Laws and Regulations when Working at Heights

RoofingMarch 30, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This article provides some of the laws and regulations associated with working at heights Working at height is an important consideration for employers. Several industries such as the oil and gas sector, the construction sector, roofing and cladding, telecommunication sector and the design sector include the use of working on heights. In fact, the industries…

Beamish Museum’s new project creates new jobs

Beamish Museum Plans to Make History

SB Skills Solutions NewsFebruary 28, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Beamish Museum’s new project expected to create around 100 construction jobs Beamish Museum is an open air museum in England. It has been around for quite a while and now is planning to expand. The project is expected to cost around £18 million and will bring around 100 new jobs related to construction. The project…

The Importance of Health and Safety Training

Health & SafetyFebruary 20, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Here is why health and safety training is important Safety at work is very important. More than 200 people die every year due to accidents at work and more than 1 million get injured. Furthermore, more than 2 million suffer from sicknesses caused by their work. One of the most dangerous industries is the forestry…

Benefits of eLearning in Construction

Construction, SB Skills Solutions NewsFebruary 16, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

These are some benefits of eLearning in the construction industry Construction industry today is much more complex than it used to be in the past. In the recent past, especially, there has been an exponential increase in the complexity of the sector. The reason behind this complexity is the adoption and implementation of the International…

Construction Sector Finally Returns To Growth

Construction News, SB Skills Solutions NewsDecember 6, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The construction sector in the UK finally returns to growth but still needs more growth The construction sector is one of the most diverse and broad sectors. It is one of the few such sectors which offer work and growth to everybody. In addition to being diverse, the construction sector is also one of the…

Why Is Skills Training Important for a Career?

Course Training, SB Skills Solutions NewsNovember 8, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You must always keep up to date with your skills! It’s important to remember that although you may have been granted the job, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be fully equipped to handle the job for the rest of your career. In the workplace, tasks and expectations are always evolving, particularly when it…

Learn Basic Skills That Can Help with A Future Construction Career

Construction, Course Training, SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 4, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A construction career is a physically challenging career but is a financially rewarding one When you begin your career in the field of construction, you join a team of specialist people that work together to build a stronger foundation together. The recruitment process of every construction job will assess your skills including technical as well…

CPCS Cards and Plant Training

CPCS Blogs, Plant MachinerySeptember 15, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

CPCS Cards! What are CPCS cards? CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) is a card scheme created to reflect and showcase the competence of plant operating personnel. Launched in the year 2003, CPCS is a standard to show how competent a plant worker is. CPCS was started due to requests put forward by several employers in…