Currently the UK is investing a huge amount of money into improving the nation’s infrastructure, however to lift and maintain GDP for the UK, it is estimated that further investment of £20 billion each year is needed by 2021-22. But why is this necessary, and...
With another successful year almost at an end, the RG Group Directors, on behalf the the whole company, would like to wish all our clients, consultants and contractors a very merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous new year....
UK Infrastructure Development is on the rise, with an aim to improve transport links, housing and other elements of infrastructure across the nation. However, there are some concerns that it’s not all going to be good news. Perhaps the biggest concern is the discrepancy in...
As the UK embarks on a time of large investment into national infrastructure in the form of the £500 billion National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline (NICP), there are a number of benefits that this will bring. Why make such a large investment into infrastructure? What is...
Despite the uncertainty of the Brexit process and any effects that this may have on the UK economy, UK infrastructure investment is still set to have reached a record high this year, with continued increase into 2018. £500 billion infrastructure investment In December 2016, the UK government...
If there is one industry where health and safety really matters it is construction. The potential for harm is huge, from accidents on unsafe sites through to the health issues that can arise from heavy and repetitive work. Ensuring that legal obligations are met and...
When it comes to promoting health and safety in the workplace throughout the construction industry, whose responsibility is it to ensure that standards are high? Responsibility lies within different elements of the design and build process, including the clients and main contractors. Contractor responsibilities Contractors responsible for...
Health and safety is a big concern for all construction companies, not only because they care about their employees but also because they are legally required to implement certain standards in order to protect their employees. Construction companies have a responsibility Companies within the construction industry have...
Within the construction sector, there has been gradual growth in understanding of health and safety, however it has also been recognised that addressing occupational health is a much more difficult area to address. The occupational health problem Less than half of male construction workers are still able...
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...