Concern over sustainability has never been greater, and many are looking to construction and engineering to ensure structures from here on out are greener and more sustainable than structures of the past. When it comes to discussing sustainability in construction, the conversation inevitably turns green – that is, environmental factors are often pulled into the foreground. But there are many more sustainable elements that are shaping construction, and in particular, bridge construction. True sustainability True sustainability revolves around three “pillars”, each of which contribute towards creating a process that is workable on all fronts. These include social, environment, and economic…
Author: Natasha Bloom
The environment and climate change have been identified as the challenge of our generation. Ensuring that individuals and businesses maintain a social responsibility to the planet has never been more important. Millennials and Generation Z are found to be more passionate about the environment. As a result, more and more young people are leaving university with their eyes set on a career that promotes sustainability. However, landing a job straight out of university is already a daunting task. Securing a sustainable role may be even more difficult. But the days of signing our name on any old job contract may…
When it comes to defamation cases, determining what is defamation, libel, or slander is sometimes difficult. Defamation is the act of making a statement about someone that is spoken in an accusatory way and has the potential to ruin their reputation. However, deciding whether something is an act of defamation or just an opinion is sometimes difficult to judge. The statement “I think Megan is rude” is an opinion that cannot be proven either way. However, stating something like “I think Megan stole a car” is an accusation that alleges the person committed a criminal act. If this statement is…
When the winter weather draws in, portable heaters are a saving grace. They offer an efficient method of heating a small area and many tend to opt for them as a less expensive alternative to switching the main central heating on (especially if you’re only getting cosy in one room). Gas heaters are particularly useful and decidedly more efficient than their electric counterparts, and they tend to work twice a fast. What’s more, the cost of gas is less than that of electricity, so it’s a clear win-win! Whether you opt for an LPG heater, there are plenty of safety…
As technology becomes increasingly integrated into the manufacturing industry, so does the prominence of cables in workplaces. Cables are an important aspect of both delivering electricity to machinery and transporting digital information between consoles and departments. Of course, in a wireless age, the use of cables may appear redundant, but they still have an important role to play, especially in manufacturing. Here we look at what cables are used for in manufacturing, how they are made safe, and why they are helping with the technological make-over of the manufacturing industry. The efficiency of physical information transfer The 5G revolution is…
With the shipping and logistics sector rapidly growing due to the growth of the e-commerce industry, the need for optimal packaging solutions is becoming more important than ever. The primary single use material used to secure pallets across Europe is stretch wrap but most businesses are moving towards more environmentally friendly and reusable packaging solutions. But why has single-use wrap become a major concern for supply chains? Let’s review all the negatives of plastic stretch wrap waste. Higher Cost Many may expect plastic wrap to be budget-friendly. However, particularly in large warehouses, the cost of pallet wrap can quickly add…
Evidence shows that the view on gender has dramatically shifted in the past 35 years. In 1984, 42 per cent of people said that men are expected to be a family’s breadwinner, further agreeing that women should be the main homemaker in a household. In 2019, only eight per cent of people shared these views. Gender is only one aspect of diversity and equality that workplaces aim to resolve. Other factors include age, disability, and race. The workplace should be an environment that brings an understanding that no one should be obstructed from any sector of work. Fortunately, while there…
In workplaces throughout many different industries, there has long been a myth that productivity must be sacrificed for the sake of health and safety. The idea that health and safety is something that gets in the way of swift operational management is dangerous and, in reality, unfounded. In fact, high levels of health and safety are vital to operational efficiency, whatever sector you work in. Read on as we get take this myth apart piece by piece and delve into the reasons why health and safety is absolutely necessary for operational efficiency. A global perspective If there’s one clear way…
Ever since lockdown ensued in early March, we’ve been rather limited in the decisions we’ve been able to make in regard to what we do. Whether it’s visiting friends and family, going out for dinner and drinks, or even going to the office, our ability to move freely and do as we please has depleted—many of us have just had to stay at home. But what if we were to tell you that the uber-successful have been doing this all along? They’ve not been stressing about where to go, who to see, or what suit to wear—no, that would use…
To say we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis is not an exaggeration. Mental health concerns have been increasing for years and have only been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis and national lockdowns. Over half of UK adults said their mental health got worse as a result of the March 2020 restrictions. The Centre for Mental Health has further predicted 10 million additional people will need mental health support in the coming months. We know that there is a clear gender split when it comes to reported mental health problems. It’s estimated that one in five women have…