As the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) launches the ‘Dust Kills’ campaign which will be running throughout June, it is important to highlight that exposure to dust is everyone’s responsibility. Dust Kills – a month long initiative for June The month-long initiative launched by Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, warns of the…
The latest figures show that in 2020, just 12.5% of the construction industry is made up of women. The 20% gender pay gap in the industry is also shocking and may be why women are deterred from working in construction. The UK average gender pay gap is 18%, making the construction industry higher than average.…
A S Ramsay’s Group Director, Jamie Godman, looks at the new Block Management Sector Code and working with contractors. In August 2021, a consultation was launched on a new Block Management Sector Code. It has been developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) along with The Property Ombudsman and an expert working…
How Block Managers can make sure their project runs smoothly Like any project, the recipe for success lies in the people involved. For Block Managers, their contracting partner is key in maintaining and adding value to the properties they work on. So how can Block Managers make sure their project runs as smoothly as…
Behind the badge: what our approvals and certification mean for Block Managers? All our accreditations have value and help us to prove to our clients we are among the very best in the business – giving them and their residents peace of mind. Here is a brief lowdown on what they mean. NICEIC Approved…
A S Ramsay’s M&E Manager Claudio Cannas looks at EV Charging for blocks and what Block Managers should consider before installation. Electric car ownership more than doubled last year (there are now around 750,000 pure electric or hybrid vehicles on UK roads) and the market continues to grow. The government pledge that diesel and petrol…
Ash Irving-Wilkinson, Block Contracts Manager for A S Ramsay, looks at five key considerations when choosing a Block Contractor for your next project. The right partnership can make sure your property maintains or increases in value, with disruption to residents kept to a minimum. If you’re aiming for a smooth-running project from start to finish,…
PREPARING FOR OUR THIRD DECADE As we approach our third decade in business, A S Ramsay has rebranded and launched a brand-new website and social media channels. We hope to share with you engaging content, up to date industry news and showcase all our latest projects, demonstrating our consumer led focus and drive to be…
At A S Ramsay we believe it is vital to keep our clients and their residents informed throughout any building project we undertake. Over the years, we have honed the way in which we monitor the works on site, and proactively communicate with the project team and property managers to ensure they are kept up…
Serpula Lacrymans is the technical term for ‘dry rot’. As many in the industry who have come across this fungus know, it has an overwhelming ability to feed off timber and fibrous materials, affecting their integrity and potentially compromising the structural integrity of buildings. Understanding ‘dry rot’ as a fungus is important when dealing with it,…