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Mind the Gap: Tackling Mental Health and Wellbeing in Construction this Christmas


As the Christmas break approaches, 

   19th December 2024

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Paul Scully Joins The OM Group as Head of Strategy & Governance


We are thrilled to announce that Paul Scully, former Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam, has joined The OM Group as our New Head of  

   17th December 2024

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Building Competence, Leadership, and a Stronger Future in Construction


The construction industry is at a pivotal moment. Sweeping changes like the Building Safety Act, the end

   13th December 2024

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Building People, Building Futures: The Quiet Revolution in Construction


Amid shifting sands in construction, the most important foundations we lay might just be

   11th December 2024

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Building The Future Awards – 2024


Celebrating the future of construction, The OM Group is proud to be the headline sponsor of the Building the Future Awards 2024 – a night dedicated to honouring the

   13th November 2024

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The OM Group Team Summer Day


Last month, we hosted our Annual Summer Team Day, and it’s safe to say it was a day to remember! Packed with strategic insights, team-building excitement,

   31st July 2024

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Building Minds: Elevating Mental Health in UK Construction


In our focus on physical health, the critical importance of mental well-being can sometimes be overshadowed.

   17th May 2024

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Asbestos Awareness Week


This week marks Asbestos Awareness Week, a crucial time for reflecting on the history and ongoing impact of asbestos in our industries and communities.

   5th April 2024

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National Apprenticeship Week 2024


This week marks National Apprenticeship Week 2024. Now in its 17thyear, National Apprenticeship Week celebrates and promotes apprenticeships across various industries and sectors.

   8th February 2024

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News – The OM Group are proud to be supporting the inaugural Building The Future Awards


The Building The Future Awards, which will be held in the vibrant heart.

   17th November 2023

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RAAC Crisis: What you need to know


RAAC stands for Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. It is a lightweight, aerated concrete that gained popularity and was used in …

   13th September 2023

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News – Schools concrete probe to take ‘a lot of time’


Investigations into crumbling concrete in schools are likely to take “a lot of time”, a construction industry expert has warned. More than 150 schools ..

   4th September 2023

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Transforming Building Safety: The Introduction of High-Rise Residential Building Registration


The Building Safety Act 2022 received royal assent in April 2022, marking the biggest overhaul in Building Safety ..

   19th July 2023

7 routes to obtaining a CSCS card after Grandfather Rights changed


The Grandfather Rights, or Industry Accreditation, means that if an individual we’re recommended to…

   27th June 2023

Could 3D Printing be the Future of Construction?


3D printing is a phrase that we’ve heard in passing but for many of us, it isn’t exactly clear what 3D printing is or how it works. Essentially, it is a process by which a Computer Aided…

   24th May 2023

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023


Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being and quality of life. It encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being. As a result, it plays a highly influential r…

   16th May 2023

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The Benefits of First Aid Training


Imagine the following scenario; you are at work and an accident happens that results in injury, would you feel confident dealing with the accident?

   13th January 2023

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How to Avoid Slips and Trips in the Workplace


Much like in our everyday lives, accidents like slips and trips are commonplace but there are measures that can be put in place…

   11th January 2023

News – The OM Group Wins Tender to Deliver Free Construction Leadership and Management Training


CITB has awarded The OM Group a share of a contract to the value of …

   8th December 2022

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News – The OM Group becomes an ILM Approved Centre


The OM Group are delighted to announce that we have become an ILM Approved Centre. The OM Group.

   26th October 2022

Everything you need to know about the Building Safety Act 2022


The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28th April 2022 and is arguably the most fundamental reform of regulation across the ent…

   18th October 2022