ELITE CONSTRUCTION VOL3 ISSUE11

Finally, there is 3D printing. Advances in this technology could have massive advancements
for the industry, allowing complex designs to be created with low labour costs and limited
wastage. Last year, China successfully built the f’irst ever 3D printed house (see below). It
was rather basic though with no plumbing, electrics or roof. However, what it did provide
was an insight into how much technology, and the construction industry, in turn, could
advance over the years.
DOOM AND GLOOM FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AS THE
WINTER MONTHS ROLL IN
According to research, construction workers lose around three days of work during the
winter months due to poor lighting. But with better lighting, workers could actually earn,
on average, around £295 more during winter.
New analysis from Direct Line for Business has recently found that across the UK, this could
amount to the industry losing up to £265 million a year. All because of lighting.
Last year it was found that during the summer months, on average construction workers
clocked around 37.9 hours a week. However, during the winter months of October to
March, it was found that fewer hours were clocked with an average of 37.2 a week.
Consequently, over the course of winter, it was revealed that workers actually lose a total of
twenty hours and twenty-two minutes of working time. That’s nearly three days of work.
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