Modern Slavery in the Construction Industry

What is modern slavery? Modern slavery is the exploitation of people for labour or services using force, fraud, or coercion. It includes human trafficking, bonded labour, forced labour, and child labour. The UK government is committed to eradicating modern slavery from our society and has published an action plan setting out how it will do …

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Unknown Terrain – getting a Topographic survey and underground utility detection survey

Topographical survey drawing

By assisting in the visualisation, measurement, and quantification of these sites, Powers can help reduce the unknown obstacles and their associated risks to your company before you make a full financial commitment, by providing you with a topographic survey or underground utility detection survey (utility mapping). Tell us what your needs are and our survey …

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GPS, GPR and what is GPRS?!

Let’s start with the basics: what is GPS? GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a precise global navigation and surveying system that relies on signals from several orbiting satellites. GPS is commonly used when navigating using your phone or Satnav. The surveying profession was one of the first commercial adaptions of GPS, after being used …

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Advantages of Underground Utility Mapping

Powers underground utility detection survey At Powers, we offer PAS 128 standard underground utility detection survey to Level B standard. This provides our clients with accurate information concerning underground cables, pipes, and services. What are the advantages of underground utility mapping? You and your crew will avoid putting construction workers at risk of clashing with …

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Suicide in the UK construction and surveying profession

Why are suicide rates in the UK higher amongst men? ‘Man Up!’ is a phrase that is frequently used in everyday conversations, although it is harmful. Men are told that they must be tough or else they would display weakness. Men are under additional pressure to suppress their feelings or to refrain from sharing them …

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