13.5 million working days are lost each year in the UK due to workplace-related stress and 1 in 3 construction workers avoid taking time off despite stress. What is Wellbeing? Wellbeing can be defined as ‘the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy’. However, it can mean...
The brickwork that makes up the walls of your home is constantly exposed to the elements, and this means it tends to get worn over time. Sometimes, this wearing is only surface deep, and there’s no reason why the wall shouldn’t continue doing its job...
As part of International Men's Health Week (June 13 – 19), our aim is to increase awareness of health risks that disproportionately impact men in construction and to encourage them to become more conscious of health problems they may have or potentially develop, as well...
Whilst we all enjoy being in the sun, there are some dangers that arise from too much exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Particularly when working onsite or outdoors, there is a greater risk for sun damage to occur which can have long-term health effects. According...
There are many reasons why your home may need to be underpinned. Protection against subsidence is the most common, but you may choose to underpin your home for other reasons. For example, you might want to add an extra storey to the building, in which...
Most 20th century homes built in the UK were designed without a basement, but adding one is steadily becoming more popular. So, whether you have an older home that already had a basement, or whether you're in the process of having one constructed, you have...
At U&M, the mental and physical health and safety of our staff is something we are committed to protect. One of the issues relating to this is workplace stress. We are aware that our company operates in one of the most rewarding but stressful sectors...
As a construction company, covering everything from underpinning to structural repair and refurbishment, U&M operate in what has traditionally been seen as a male-dominated industry. Of course, there's absolutely no reason in 2022 to perpetuate this myth, and we're doing our best to make our...
Underpinning means enhancing or deepening the foundation of an existing building or other structure, but what is it for? Why do we underpin? Underpinning is a versatile process and there are several reasons why you might need it done to your home or business property. Remedying Settlement...
Piling isn't a new concept. It's been used since at least Roman times, and many of the great cathedrals built in the mediaeval period are held up by piles. It's really come into its own in the modern era, however, and piling is now used...