Traditionally, UK houses have tended to be built without a basement, but trends have changed recently. Space is at a premium, especially in cities, and homeowners are increasingly seeing extending that space as a cost-effective alternative to moving. That’s resulted in an explosion of basements...
One of the most crucial things you can do to avoid heat illness in this heatwave is to drink enough fluids. Hydration can usually be achieved with just water. Signs and symptoms of dehydration Extreme thirst Less frequent urination Dark-coloured urine Fatigue Dizziness Causes of dehydration Inadequate hydration,...
At the Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUC) Annual Awards 2022, which took place at Painter’s Hall, London on the 30th June 2022, U&M Group was awarded for Defects Insurance Guarantee in the Medium Company Category for 2022. Office Manager Sharon Tindale collected the award from...
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...