There were around 2.1 million people in the UK working in the construction industry in 2014, with roughly 50% of these employed by smaller SMEs or self-employed workers. Although there has been a strong focus on safety in the construction sector since the mid-nineties, the...
RG Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Puttick as Managing Director. Trevor, who has been with RG for 14 years, will take over from Jon Noble who will move to the position of Chairman. Trevor joined RG from Mowlem, where he was Chief...
Virtual Reality (VR) is a new technology, one that has been growing in prominence now for a number of years. For many people it represents the opportunity for a better gaming experience or getting more from entertainment. However, its use as a tool in the...
The nature of the construction industry is that it is driven in a big way by contractors, and technology is something that is at the forefront of the growing construction industry. One such technology is virtual reality (VR), which is currently beginning to be used...
There are a whole range of benefits to VR and AR technology within the construction industry. Despite this technology being increasingly employed in the entertainment sector, it is relatively new to the construction industry. However, the benefits are becoming more widely recognised, which is why...
RG Group are ready to start work on the Crosslane Group 604 bed student accommodation building in Coventry. The scheme comprises 134 studio apartments, 77 en-suite cluster flats and 10 two bed flats. Also included in the development are dedicated communal areas, common room, study...
We are proud to be this year’s BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards overall winner for the Redhill Quadrant Redevelopment. The project includes the phased replacement of an existing Sainsbury’s Supermarket at Redhill in Surrey. Works comprise the demolition of the existing store and building and construction...
Virtual reality, or VR, is something that has been growing in popularity over the last couple of years, with the technology being developed further to give even more realistic experiences. But did you know that the most successful constriction firms are now utilising virtual reality...
Virtual reality works by making your brain believe that you are in a 3D environment that is different to the environment you are actually in. It uses two slightly different angles to create this 3D effect and therefore gives an accurate view and depth perception...
Cyber security presents one of the biggest challenges for businesses across all sectors, including construction. In 2016, in the UK 2.9 million businesses were affected by it - and the numbers are only increasing as criminals find more ingenious and effective ways to bypass...