This includes investing in health and safety, and sharing knowledge and best practice principles with others.
“Downturns give organisations an opportunity to correct old, ineffective or non-productive business practises, and look for ways to be in a stronger position for the next upturn,” said Elias McGrath, Build Safe UAE group administrator.
“[Safety] is making its way to the top of corporate agendas. I’ve noticed a clear improvement in recent years, but more needs to be done.”
McGrath said companies investing in health and safety are best placed to win contracts and improve their bottom line.
“Mindsets are changing and organisations are realising the true value of investing in health and safety as a way of improving the bottom line,” McGrath said. “The benefits include completing projects on time, building a good reputation, ensuring quality of build and boosting the morale of workers.”
Build Safe UAE has partnered with Big 5 PMV, a construction plant, machinery and vehicles show held in Dubai at the end of November, to promote construction health and safety in the UAE to contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
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