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    Working Outside In Summer – Health & Safety Best Practices For Construction Projects In Hot Weather

    Katy Hall - 13-May-2024
    13-May-2024

    Working outside in construction can be a real slog over the winter, let’s be completely honest, so it always raises our spirits when the warm days of spring and summer arrive. With everyone else stifling in their offices and workshops, summer weather makes us realise why we entered this glorious industry in the first place! However, in many ways working outdoors in hot weather is as unpleasant, and certainly more dangerous, than working outside in winter.

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    What Are The Stages of Timber Frame Building Installation?

    Katy Hall - 24-Nov-2023
    24-Nov-2023

    Building a timber frame structure requires a well-planned and expertly executed installation process. Timber frames are gaining popularity in the UK, particularly in the construction of residential and commercial buildings, so as a construction site manager or someone overseeing the project, it's essential to understand the different stages of timber frame building installation to ensure a successful and timely project completion.

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    Is It True That Women Don’t Want To Work In Construction?

    Katy Hall - 08-Dec-2023
    08-Dec-2023

    With the exception of a growing number of noteworthy and admirable examples, construction is still largely a male-dominated industry. Walk onto an average construction site and you’re not likely to see too many women in hard hats and vests, but this is changing rapidly due to changing societal attitudes, better promotion of STEM subjects as viable subjects for girls and young women in schools and universities, and more information about the wide range of job opportunities available in construction.

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    Women In Construction – Your Questions Answered: Part One

    Katy Hall - 15-Dec-2023
    15-Dec-2023

    One of the biggest trends in UK construction is the growing involvement of women at all levels of the sector. In this two-part article series, we’ll look at the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the construction industry. From breaking down stereotypes to exploring the benefits of a diverse workforce, we will address some of the most commonly asked questions and uncover the untapped potential of women in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

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    Women in Construction – Your Questions Answered: Part Two

    Katy Hall - 05-Jan-2024
    05-Jan-2024

    In this, the second part of our mini-series on women in construction, we tackle some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding the role of women in the industry.

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    What is the Impact of Neurodiversity on the Construction Industry?

    Katy Hall - 15-Jan-2024
    15-Jan-2024

    Two 2023 surveys from the Association of Project Managers and On the Tools suggest that around half of Construction Project Managers and Tradespeople describe themselves as Neurodivergent. 

    Reassuringly, 9 out of 10 Neurodivergent Project Managers in Construction say their employers have made changes to accommodate their needs.

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    Typical timber frame installation crane day

    Katy Hall - 31-Jan-2024
    31-Jan-2024

    This Timber Frame Installation crane day shows two roofs (top hats) being removed and first floor panels installed. Then the roofs went back on, ready for the roofers. At SC4, we’re an established commercial joinery and carpentry business with more than 20 years of experience delivering top-quality carpentry,

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    Kickstart Your Construction Career With A Joinery And Carpentry Apprenticeship: Find Out More During National Apprenticeship Week

    Katy Hall - 05-Feb-2024
    05-Feb-2024

    UK National Apprenticeship Week 2024, taking place between 5th and 11th of February, is a great time to explore what a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship involves and its practical aspects, and if this could be the right path for you into the construction industry.

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    Diversity in Construction in 2023

    Katy Hall - 08-Feb-2024
    08-Feb-2024

    In January 2024, the Sustainability Tool, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme, published its UK built environment diversity survey. This survey of more than 526,000 people provides a detailed record of diversity data and pinpoints areas for improvement.

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    SC4 Completes A-rated Eco Home in just 7 Months

    Katy Hall - 22-Feb-2024
    22-Feb-2024

    SC4 Carpenters Ltd completed the turnkey construction of this A-rated timber frame, timber clad, eco home in just 7 months.  The finished home is a warm, efficient, bright, spacious and comfortable place to live. This bungalow is all electric with multiple eco and sustainable features including air source heat pump (ASHP), solar photovoltaic panels (PV) and storage battery, and a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR) system.

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    Creating A More Inclusive Working Environment For Women In Construction

    SC4 Carpenters - 06-Mar-2024
    06-Mar-2024

    As we look forward to International Women’s Day next month (8th March 2024), a lot of construction industry stakeholders and thought leaders are reflecting on the position of women in the industry and how things can be improved. Without ignoring the huge improvements in female involvement in the sector, there is still clearly a long way to go – with at most 16% of British industry workers being women.

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    International Women’s Day UK 2024: The Sector Has Come A Long Way But There Is Still Further To Go

    SC4 Carpenters - 06-Mar-2024
    06-Mar-2024

    This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on Friday 8th March 2024. 10 years ago in 2014, International Women’s Day, also on 8th March, as always, took the theme of ‘equality for women is progress for all’. This year’s IWD is a good opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come in terms of that vision in the UK construction sector over the past decade, and where further improvements can be made.

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    How Can the Right Specialist Contractor Add Value to Your New-Build Housing Development?

    SC4 Carpenters - 03-Apr-2024
    03-Apr-2024

    As a contractor or contractor-developer, you understand the significance of selecting the right specialist trade contractor to support your new-build housing projects. Working with the right specialist contractor can significantly impact your project's success, bringing in further expertise, experience, quality assurance, project management capabilities, and a strong commitment to health and safety. This eBook delves into the key aspects that a competent specialist trade contractor can contribute to your new-build housing development.

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    Being a Neurodivergent Woman in Construction

    Katy Hall - 14-Mar-2024
    14-Mar-2024

    Katy Hall is a neurodivergent (ND) woman who has been working in technology & construction since the 1980s. In this article she shares how being neurodivergent affects her and the benefits she believes she brings to her role.

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    Asbestos: Managing the Risk for Contractors and Customers

    Katy Hall - 21-May-2024
    21-May-2024

    Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that was used in construction in insulation, flooring, and roofing until the late 1990s. It has become infamous for causing life-limiting health complications, including asbestosis (the scarring of lung tissue), mesothelioma, and lung cancer, particularly among workers who were in close contact with the material during construction and demolition projects.

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    10 Tips to Boost Productivity for Neurodivergent People

    Katy Hall - 21-May-2024
    21-May-2024

    This ADHD Productivity Cheat Sheet includes 10 Tips to Boost Productivity for Neurodivergent People, because standard methodologies, tips and tricks aimed at neurotypical brains don't work and can leave someone who is neurodivergent feeling like a failure.

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    Men's Health Week 2024

    Katy Hall - 10-Jun-2024
    10-Jun-2024

    10-16 June 2024 is Men's Health Week. Did you know that men are less likely to seek mental health support, and they account for 75% of all suicides worldwide? Men make up over 90% of those working on a construction site and workers in construction are at some of the highest risk of suicide in the country, with rates in the industry over three times higher than the national average.

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    Katy Hall - Shortlisted for IWCE 2024

    17-Jun-2024
    17-Jun-2024

    SC4 Carpenters Ltd is thrilled to announce that Katy Hall, one of the owner/directors or SC4 Carpenters Ltd, has been shortlisted for 3 awards at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering awards 2024.

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    Seamless Transitions: Second Fix Mastery in Carpentry

    Katy Hall - 28-Jun-2024
    28-Jun-2024

    Transitioning from the first fix (structural timber work) to the second fix carpentry stage (fixtures and fittings) is a critical phase in any building project. Seamlessly integrating both tasks is the key to creating a building that is structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.

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    Building The Backbone: Mastering First Fix In Carpentry

    Katy Hall - 24-Jul-2024
    24-Jul-2024

    First fix carpentry is the crucial initial phase of carpentry work in any construction project, responsible for creating the structural elements of the building before the finishing touches are applied.

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