Investment in Wellbeing and the Environment

Colemans have invested around £250,000 at our Birmingham, UK headquarters in solar PV technology and a more energy efficient air conditioning, cooling and heating system, feeding into two of our core values to support the wellbeing of our colleagues and the future of our planet. Using the latest energy efficient technologies, we have replaced our […]

The UK Construction Skills Shortage

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Despite the construction industry being one of the largest sectors in the UK, it is currently struggling to find new talent and skills. According to the latest Construction Skills Network (CSN) report, around 225,000 new construction workers are needed by 2027 to fill the demand.  In this article, we will explore the reasons for the […]

The Benefits of the Circular Economy in Reducing Embodied Carbon in Deconstruction

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The deconstruction industry plays a pivotal role in advancing the principles of the circular economy within sustainable construction practices. Deconstruction presents a transformative approach. This goes beyond simple construction methods, by prioritising resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the cyclical reuse of materials within a closed-loop system. Within this approach, deconstruction emerges as a cornerstone in […]

Looking back at a proud moment for MAC

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Mark Coleman reflects on a celebratory event held in true Colemans style. Last week we held a celebratory event for all colleagues to get together and mark 30 years since I joined this incredible business. And it’s no exaggeration to say it was one of the best days in my working life. There was such […]

Mental health and silent discrimination in the construction world

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Unfortunately, many of us have faced, or will face, mental health issues at some point during our lives. According to MYNDUP, 1 in 8 people in the world live with a mental health condition. Each week in England, 3 in 50 people are diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, and 1 in 6 UK adults have […]

Reasons behind the rebrand

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You will have seen in our recent blog how we launched the new Colemans brand to friends, clients, suppliers and partners at our 60th anniversary fundraising event. It’s a bold but fresh new look and we’re delighted with the initial reaction. One of the most pleasing things has been the way in which people have […]