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Honesty is the Best Policy: Why Lies Will Be Uncovered in the World of Business
Honesty is the Best Policy: Why Lies Will Be Uncovered in the World of Business I sit tonight seething and full of anger. An ex-client...

Kira Bennett
Nov 12, 20244 min read


But He made me do it
I really couldn't believe this line from a grown man. After a serious health and safety incident, figuring out why procedures and...

Kira Bennett
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Why 99% of Accidents, Incidents, and Near Misses Are Just "Us Being Us" on Construction Sites
Let’s be honest, construction sites are bustling, high-energy environments—there’s a lot going on, and time is money, right? But amid all...

Kira Bennett
Oct 31, 20244 min read


How NOT to Build: Why Skipping Contractor Due Diligence Could Turn Your Dream Home into a Nightmare
We’ve all heard the stories, haven’t we? The ones where someone hires a contractor/ sub-contractor, visions of a beautiful home...

Kira Bennett
Oct 31, 20246 min read


Why the Average Builder’s Diet Needs an Overhaul (Spoiler: It's Worse Than Silica Dust)
Let’s face it, we’ve all seen it—those chaotic mornings on-site where the breakfast of champions seems to be a can of Red Bull and a...

Kira Bennett
Oct 21, 20244 min read


Bloody 7 am starts - they are getting colder
Staying Strong Through Winter: Mental Health and Beating the Winter Blues in Construction As the days get shorter and temperatures drop,...

Kira Bennett
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Health and Safety: Everyone's Responsibility, But Leadership Sets the Tone
Health and safety in the workplace are critical to ensuring that employees are protected, hazards are minimised, and operations run...

Kira Bennett
Oct 7, 20244 min read


The older workers
The Aging Workforce: Lifespans, Birth Rates, and the Future of Work Having written a risk assessment for a 55-year-old man who is...

Kira Bennett
Oct 1, 20245 min read


Why Contractors Should Conduct More Stringent Checks on Subcontractors
9 Key Building Safety Act 2023 Changes | Blog - Constructionlin e Changes are coming to the industry and we all know that a top down...

Kira Bennett
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Why is fatigue a concern in construction?
The construction industry, globally recognised for its fundamental contributions to infrastructure and urban development, is...

Kira Bennett
Sep 22, 20244 min read


F*$%!RS
Beware of Construction Industry Con Artists: The Unseen Risks of Fake CHAS and Constructionline Certifications In the construction...

Kira Bennett
Sep 16, 20244 min read


What do I need to do next?
Get Your Ducks in a Row: Why You Need Bennett Partnerships Before Going Full Throttle with ISO 45001! Alright, construction champs,...

Kira Bennett
Sep 5, 20242 min read


But It's only a small project like an extension - so we don't need Health and Safety
The Hidden World of Construction Phase Plans: Why Even Small Projects Need to Play It Safe! Hey there, So you have just decided that you...

Kira Bennett
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Are you still not sure what we can do for you?
Comprehensive Construction Health and Safety Inspections and Audits by Bennett Business Partnerships (BBP) At Bennett Business...

Kira Bennett
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Change is being implemented - are you keeping up or getting left behind?
Just in the short 3 years that I have been running Bennett Business partnerships and doing Health and Safety independently, everything is...

Kira Bennett
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Connecting the Dots: Bennett Business Partnerships, Tier 2 Builders, and a Fresh Look at Health & Safety
Let's talk about something exciting—networking! (Yes, exciting!) We're taking our Bennett Business Partnerships to the next level, and we...

Kira Bennett
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Why "Just Slap a Fire Curtain on It" Won't Cut It Anymore: Nailing Health & Safety from the Architect's Drawings
If you’re an architect, designer, or builder, you’ve probably encountered that moment when someone suggests, “Just slap a fire curtain on...

Kira Bennett
Aug 5, 20243 min read


Do you understand CDM 2015?
Especially for Small to mid-sized building companies? Hey there, fellow builders! Whether you’re laying bricks, hammering nails, or just...

Kira Bennett
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Ouch that is going to hurt! The Importance of Due Diligence in Checking Subcontractors' Credentials
On so many occasions I hear the phrase "we know their RAMS are copy and pasted and their accreditations are not in date, but we just...

Kira Bennett
Jun 27, 20243 min read


The True Cost of Health and Safety: Why Investing Now Saves More Later
I heard the best phrase yesterday "Yes good Health and Safety being implemented fully in businesses costs a fair amount of money, but...

Kira Bennett
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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