Winning the public's concern for our plight
Article Abstract:
The UK construction industry does not have the same high-media profile as coal mining. Since 1989, 400,000 jobs have been lost in the construction industry; a further 100,000 are expected to be lost by the end of 1993. This is 13 times more than the 30,000 jobs to be lost in the collieries and yet there has been an explosion of support for the miners. The government offered generous redundancy packages for the miners but no support has been given to the unemployed in the construction industry. Major companies need to invest in long-term campaigning to improve the image of the construction industry.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Care for the community
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The United Kingdom building industry has finally agreed to launch its Considerate Constructors Scheme to improve public relations. The scheme is designed to prove that constructors have a responsible attitude towards their trade. Participating groups will run a carefully-managed operation on a self-regulated basis. The scheme will cost 25,000 pounds sterling. The industry also intends to improve building information services.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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