The UK has undergone some major health and safety legislation changes in the last few decades to protect workers in the construction sector. The Construction Design and Management Regulations in 2015 and The Control of Asbestos Regulations in 2012 are just two of these. While these new regulations aim to protect construction workers, they also… Read More
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Top 5 most expensive health & safety fines of 2022
In 2022, the top Health and Safety fine reached a whopping £5 million – exceeding 2021’s highest fine by £1 million. Many of the significant fines in the last year were due to fatal falls. Construction companies need to double-check their height risk measures this year and ensure their legislation knowledge is up to date…. Read More
Christmas Closing Times
Cornerstone Projects will be closed from midday on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will re-open at 8:30am on Tuesday 3rd January 2022 Most of the utility companies are closed during this period so it makes sense for us to have some downtime during this period. You can still submit your enquiries through the website during… Read More
Top 10 underground utility search tips
Ever had to complete an underground utility search and don’t know where to start? Check out our helpful tips to improve your process. 1. Make sure you have the correct site address, postcode and grid reference A plan showing the site boundary is also useful: a) Provide OS coordinates as well as post code. b)… Read More
Top 10 tips for getting a Section 50 licence
Ever had to obtain a Section 50 licence but don’t know where to start? Check out our helpful tips to improve your process. 1. Make sure you are applying for the correct licence for your needs Is it really a Section 50 licence that you need? A Section 50 licence is a permit to place… Read More
The importance of utility searches
Are you aware of how important utility searches are for construction projects? Here at Cornerstone Projects, utility searches are what we do. You could call us experts in the subject, but we’ve realised that a lot of people still don’t quite understand why getting a utility search is so important. With that in mind, we’ve… Read More
Do you know what else we can do for you?
Utility searches have been our service for nearly 15 years. In that time, we have completed over 50,000 full searches and handled well over 500,000 plans. We have been successful through the systems and processes we have built and our clients depend on us as they do not have the capacity or desire to handle… Read More
The benefits of outsourcing utility searches
Are you aware of the benefits that come with outsourcing? Outsourcing is the idea of using an outside party for certain services that are usually done by the company in-house. By outsourcing this service to other people, you can save time by relying on experts to help complete the task. Outsourcing is a common practise… Read More
Are you wasting hours chasing utility companies?
Reduce time and save money by outsourcing to Cornerstone Projects. Experts in providing comprehensive, accurate plans on time – every time. Utility searches We provide a cost effective service for anyone needing to locate buried utilities such as electricity cables, gas pipes, water mains, sewers etc. This may be necessary at the acquisition, feasibility, design… Read More