After the worst of times, we may now be seeing better times ahead for the construction sector. As we’ve said, the value of the construction industry is often overlooked, even by the Office of National Statistics. But, as the Chartered Institute of Building makes clear in a new report, the sector accounts for about 6% […]
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Retail therapy
It’s a long time since we’ve been able to enjoy any retail therapy. Going shopping for non-essentials might seem a bit strange, with social distancing and hygiene measures. But it is a small step towards the new normal that we’ll all have to get used to. It’s also a reminder to us at Wrightstyle that […]
Wrightstyle cautiously welcomes PM’s pledge
Wrightstyle has cautiously welcomed the government’s pledge to “build, build, build.” But the company, while welcoming many of the prime minister’s plans, sees “a fundamental gap between rhetoric and real commitment.” The prime minister has promised to build hundreds of thousands of new homes across the UK as well as invest in major infrastructure projects. […]
Evacuation and Covid-19
We recently advised companies on the need to look again at their fire risk assessment as lockdown regulations begin to ease. Those assessments may be based on having a full complement of staff, many of whom might now be working in shift patterns or from home. That in turn may impact on fire-trained staff being […]
Unlocking Lockdown
The government has been advising on measures to unlock the lockdown, providing a welcome boost to the economy. Already shops are opening with pubs and cinemas to follow, ushering a new kind of normal to our everyday lives. But the new normal is also about other places of work because offices, factories and warehouses also […]
