Changes to the CSCS card scheme explained
If you’re a skilled craftsman, general labourer, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably been asked to demonstrate your competence and abilities through a CSCS card. They’re a great benchmark for clients and principal contractors to determine whether a contractor is able to carry out the work that you require. Recently, there have been changes to […]
Plan for the Year Ahead: Getting Into Gear
How did last year go for you? Did you achieve the milestones that you set for yourself? Was it chaotic and busy? Or was it all plain sailing, like straight cruising on Easy Street? However the last 12 months have been, one thing is for certain: you need to plan for the year ahead. Planning […]
How To Be Your Own Project Manager: What You Need To Know
This blog will explain what it takes for you to be your own project manager. At some point as a property owner, you’ll probably grow tired of the décor, require additional space, or simply fancy a change. If you’re undertaking a smaller project, you may be able to get by with ‘winging it’, provided you […]
Overlooked, Yet Obligatory: Your Guide to a Construction Phase Plan
Whether you’re a homeowner planning a small extension, or an industrial site owner embarking on a large scale building project, it’s more than likely that you will be engaging with one or more contractors, who may be fulfilling aspects such as initial design, groundworks, fabrication and building, final fitting, and finishing. Ensuring that all parties […]
Health and safety training for the construction industry
It goes without saying that following health and safety rules in the workplace is essential, but did you also know that as an employer, it’s your responsibility to make sure your people have the correct information and training to do their job safely? This blog post looks at health and safety training and what it […]
How to prepare for the changes to CSCS cards
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has seen many changes in the last decade, and there are more still to come. The planned changes to CSCS cards will affect some of the scheme’s longest standing members, who will need to re-apply for a card under the new rules. If you think you might be affected […]
Changes to the building regulations for insulation
The recent changes to the building regulations include new rules on insulation that will affect homebuilders across the UK. If you’re not up to speed on what this means for your business, then read on to find out what has changed and why. We are also going to put a spotlight on AMVIC Insulating Concrete […]
How to select a construction management consultant
If you want your project to be a success, then you need a good team of people behind you, and that starts with finding a construction management consultant that you can trust to manage the job for you. But how can you make sure you are hiring the right person? In this blog, we look […]
What Is CHAS Accreditation, and Why Do You Need It?
If you work in the construction industry, then no doubt you’re used to being asked to demonstrate your health and safety credentials. One of the most efficient ways of doing this is to join an accreditation scheme that proves you are compliant. In this blog, we look specifically at CHAS accreditation, and ask, why do […]
Majestic Site Management – Who We Are and What We Do
From humble beginnings as an army apprentice, Lee Marsden’s tenacious attitude and hard work paid off in 2019 when he established Majestic Construction – a successful site management consultancy that continues to grow year-on-year. With over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, Lee offers more than just a helping hand to keep your project […]