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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


Women on site
As a proud woman in construction, I am thrilled to be part of an industry that is evolving and embracing diversity. My presence on the...
kira Bennett
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Embracing Change in Project Management: A Guide for Construction Contractors
In the dynamic world of construction, change is not just inevitable—it’s essential. As construction contractors, embracing change in...
kira Bennett
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Ahead of the game? Or on the edge if caught? Part 2
My recent blog was written in shock. Having done so much training myself (and actually sitting here doing my Nebosh) I'm still wondering...
kira Bennett
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Ahead of the game? Or on the edge if you get caught?
Small and medium-sized businesses are the lifeblood of the UK’s economy with 99% of the UK’s business population made up of SMEs and...
kira Bennett
May 28, 20243 min read


Mental Health in Construction
Mental health in the construction industry
kira Bennett
May 14, 20242 min read


Can you write your own Rams?
Let me guess your RAMS are a copy-and-paste job from the last job? Bog standard set of paper and the operatives just sign the bottom? In...
kira Bennett
May 14, 20244 min read


The age old conversation but still not enough being done to change the workforce
The ongoing conversation about women in construction has persisted for decades, driven by the stark reality that women make up only 13%...
kira Bennett
Apr 30, 20242 min read


My Journey in Project Management and Training
Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Today, I want to share with you a significant chapter of my journey as a self-employed...
kira Bennett
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Meetings - are you awake through them or switch off and take a nap?
Bentley, I feel the same. That meeting was the most boring, waste of MY time and waste of MY energy. Can businesses stop having team...
kira Bennett
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Decoding Construction Project Management: A Language of it's own!
I'm thankful that I've had years of learning the PM language - even though I never realised I was learning the language. Growing up...
kira Bennett
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Oops! I Did What? A Cautionary Tale About Public Liability Insurance
Another Monday and another argument with someone who should bloody know better! I don't think I've struggled as much as I did earlier in...
kira Bennett
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Omg! Really
I've again just declared that the annual training and Health and Safety training day. Policies and procedures need to be reviewed and...
kira Bennett
Apr 9, 20242 min read


The age-old debate - Experience or Knowledge?
Another week of scattering my CV and promoting my business everywhere! BBP is like confetti being sprinkled out of a cannon at a wedding....
kira Bennett
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Documents - if you haven't got control, outsource to us, take on a PM and get it!
What would be wrong would be to name and shame a F wit company that shouldn't be allowed to be the main contractor and continue to build,...
kira Bennett
Mar 28, 20243 min read


I wasn't expecting that!
In the vast sea of social media, sometimes a post catches fire unexpectedly, igniting conversations, and debates, and raising awareness...
kira Bennett
Mar 12, 20243 min read


Another Hat- A different perspective
Hey there, lovely readers! Welcome back to my corner of the internet. Today, I thought I'd give you a glimpse into what a typical day...
kira Bennett
Mar 5, 20244 min read


What the Q?
Firstly let's start with the fact that I hate acronyms! QHSE= Quality, Health, Safety & Environment HSE= Health, Safety & Environment...
kira Bennett
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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