20/05/2026
Like any construction project, everything starts off looking smooth… programme running well, lads flying through the work, director smiling for once 😂 …then the unforeseen turns up to remind you who’s really in charge.
This week we hit a bit of a setback after discovering magnesite on site, along with the potential presence of asbestos. As soon as it was identified, it was straight to tools down and site temporarily stopped while everything was investigated and dealt with correctly and safely.
Now for most people, that would be enough to ruin the week… but not our director Alex. You could actually see the stress levels rising in real time — pacing about site, phone glued to his ear, probably aged about 10 years by lunchtime 😅 But credit where it’s due, he got Thomas and the team moving quickly to assess the issue, organise the right people and keep downtime to an absolute minimum.
That’s construction for you though — one minute you’re talking progress and deadlines, the next you’re becoming an expert in minerals and hazardous materials overnight 😂
Massive credit to everyone involved for reacting fast, staying professional and getting things back under control safely. It’s not about getting knocked down, it’s about how quickly you get back up… although Alex might need another coffee or twelve before the end of the week ☕😂
Happy hump day everyone 🐪