RG Group commits to ‘earn and learn’ by joining The 5% Club
At RG Group we are continuing to develop our people by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students. The 5% Club, initiated by Leo Quinn Group Group CEO of Balfour Beatty in 2013, is a movement of more than 700 employers […]
Sustainability in the construction site
Construction sites – and the sector as a whole – make a big contribution where emissions are concerned. In fact, the built environment sector is responsible for 45% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, with 10% directly associated with construction activities. A more sustainable approach to a construction site will necessarily involve reducing emissions – […]
Can a building be net-zero?
Net-zero buildings are essential to averting the climate crisis. Given that the building sector is responsible for 40% of global emissions, it’s clear to see how much of a difference net-zero construction can really make. Under the targets of the Paris Agreement, billions of buildings globally will need to be net-zero by 2050 if the […]
What the future of energy means for the construction industry
With climate change at the top of the political agenda today, it’s no surprise that greener energy is much more widespread. New energy sources and technologies are a very necessary part of ensuring that the world is able to adapt to moving away from fossil fuels in the very near future. But what does this […]
Silverstone bridge Installation
We are proud to report completion of the bridge installation at Silverstone Circuits Ltd. The foot bridge connects the iconic Wing Conference Centre with a stunning new Hilton Garden Inn hotel RG Group are building for our client, Bricks Group. Teamwork was the key to this complicated scheme and, with the expertise of J & […]
Why is a construction programme important?
Construction programmes have many uses and are a vital part of the way that projects are managed and delivered. Working with a construction programme is often a contractual requirement – and for good reason, as it provides everyone involved in the project with a framework to refer back to. This creates many different benefits, including […]
Everything you need to know about hybrid living and connected houses
Hybrid lifestyles have become a defining feature of living since the start of the pandemic. Thanks to the impact of lockdowns etc we now see our homes very differently and priorities have changed. Smart homes are also much more in demand today – one recent survey found that two-thirds of UK residents now want a […]
Coronavirus recovery visa for construction workers: what’s that?
Skills shortages have certainly made life hard for enterprises in construction over the past couple of years. Thanks to the pandemic, and also the impact of Brexit, labour supply has been interrupted and this has had a significant impact on projects across the industry, so much that a new scheme is being designed to make […]
What does carbon neutral mean?
Tackling carbon emissions is a key goal for the building and construction sector. Becoming ‘carbon neutral’ is an objective for every sector of the economy today and has been highlighted as a necessity during events such as COP26. The ‘Race to Zero’ is now well underway with private businesses and the government working together to […]
Types of jobs you can get in construction
The construction sector is a very varied place and there are many different roles available within it. From new builds to renovation, working on jobs involving the built environment or projects that are for specific sectors, such as healthcare or education, there are so many different options. Each of these projects requires an entire team […]
