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What is Social Value and why it is important to us?
In this article we explain what Social Value in Construction means to us. We are proud that our company represents a diverse local social and ethnic community where the benefits provided by individual skills and experience, knowledge, expertise, neurodiversity and conditions such as dyslexia are valued and our workforce and local community is supported.
Solving the Construction Workforce Crisis Through Greater Opportunities For Women, BAME, LGBTQ+ and Workers with Disabilities
Among the issues facing the incoming Labour government are long term, structural difficulties within the UK construction sector. It’s not that there’s any shortage of demand.
Celebrating Women in Construction
In this article, Owner/Director of SC4 Carpenters Ltd, Katy Hall, relates her story in construction reflecting on her role and changing Construction Industry attitudes to women over the last 30 years. I was an equal owner and director and was heavily involved in the commercial strategy right from the start. Yet I still saw it as their company. They were the ones on site, they had the technical knowledge and carpentry experience.
Women in Construction – Your Questions Answered: Part Two
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.
Celebrating Neurodiversity in Construction
Why would you hire someone who is neurodivergent to work in your construction business?
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 got SC4 Director, Katy Hall, reflecting on just that question.
UK Construction Week Role Models 2023 - Katy Hall
In this article, SC4 Carpenters Ltd Owner/Director talks more about her nomination as a UK Construction Week Role Model in 2023 and why the promotion of women, neurodiversity and equity in construction is so important. When I first started out there were very few women in construction and in fact it took me many years to understand that I was working in the construction industry.
What Projects Most Benefit From Commercial Painting And Decorating Contractors?
Commercial painting and decorating contractors work side by side with other construction professionals to deliver a high standard of finish to new and restored properties. But which types of projects stand to benefit most from a commercial painting and decorating service? Read on to find out:
Mental Health in Construction
This report by On The Tools, published in March 2023, found that 93% of UK tradespeople have been impacted by mental ill health in some way, with 73% of all UK tradespeople surveyed experiencing mental ill health right now or in the past. A further 20% hadn’t personally experienced mental ill health but knew another tradesperson who had.
Carpenters In Basingstoke: Red Flags To Watch Out For
Basingstoke is home to many experienced and highly professional carpenters – we have worked with our fair share. However, as the centre of a diverse and complex range of new build construction projects, it’s important for contractors building in the Basingstoke area to be aware of several red flags when sourcing a carpentry and joinery partner.
Unlocking Potential: The Advantages of Neurodiversity in Construction
Embracing neurodiversity in construction offers significant benefits like increased productivity, innovation, and a broader talent pool, while also promoting job satisfaction and social equity. To fully leverage these advantages, companies need to raise awareness, adapt the work environment, foster inclusive communication, and understand legal obligations, ultimately unlocking the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals for greater success.
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The Triple Threat To Contractors And Their Housing Projects
The construction industry accounts for approximately 7% of the UK economy. Given its weight, it is important for business owners and industry stakeholders to keep up to date with the trends affecting the sector.
Carpentry Occupational Health Toolbox Talk
Carpentry presents a range of occupational health hazards that workers should be aware of. These include the inhalation of wood dust, injuries from manual handling, falls from elevated positions, and potential contact with hazardous chemicals and asbestos. Implementing robust safety protocols, notably the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), is key to reducing these risks.
This article takes a closer look at the primary risks and recommended safety measures, providing a list of key topics for your toolbox talks.
4 Things A Good Timber Frame Installer Will Do To Ensure Your Building Is Energy Efficient
As timber frame installation specialists, at SC4, we take pride in ensuring that all finished structures meet their design brief for energy efficiency and sustainability. But what makes a good timber frame installation contractor, and how can you verify their energy efficiency credentials? Thermal performance can be optimised through high-quality insulation, preventing thermal bridging (see below) and using materials with a high thermal mass.
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How Do SC4 Carpenters’ Contract Lift Services Add Value To Your New Build Housing Project?
At SC4, the roof and timber frame installations we deliver as part of our carpentry services stand the test of time, combining affordability with efficiency and quality for a safe, flexible service that meets the needs of the modern construction sector.
In this article, we explain why SC4 Carpenters makes an excellent partner for roof and timber frame installations.
The Benefits Of Timber Frame Construction For New Build Houses
The traditional brick and mortar construction method is no longer the only way to build a new home. Timber frame construction has become increasingly popular for residential new builds in the UK, thanks to its many advantages over more traditional building methods. Timber frame construction is a type of prefabricated building system that uses load bearing timber components instead of masonry or steel framing.
What is a Carpentry Contract Lift?
A "contract lift" in carpentry refers to a comprehensive service where the Specialist Carpentry Contractor, such as SC4 Carpenters Ltd, works with the crane provider to assume full responsibility for the entire lifting operation, managing the lift with the crane provider and crane operator.
How is a Timber Frame Roof Installed?
This video from SC4 Carpenters Ltd illustrates the installation of a timber frame roof. On this busy crane day in Winchester in April 2025, SC4 Carpenters installed two first floor walls and roofs and two ground floor walls and floor cassettes.
10 Tips to Boost Productivity for Neurodivergent People
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.
