Carpentry presents a range of occupational health hazards that workers should be aware of. These include the inhalation of wood dust, injuries from manual handling, falls from elevated positions, and potential contact with hazardous chemicals and asbestos. Implementing robust safety protocols, notably the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), is key to reducing these risks.

This article takes a closer look at the primary risks and recommended safety measures, providing a list of key topics for your toolbox talks.

A "contract lift" in carpentry refers to a comprehensive service where the Specialist Carpentry Contractor, such as SC4 Carpenters Ltd, works with the crane provider to assume full responsibility for the entire lifting operation, managing the lift with the crane provider and crane operator.

Embracing neurodiversity in construction offers significant benefits like increased productivity, innovation, and a broader talent pool, while also promoting job satisfaction and social equity. To fully leverage these advantages, companies need to raise awareness, adapt the work environment, foster inclusive communication, and understand legal obligations, ultimately unlocking the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals for greater success.

Basingstoke is home to many experienced and highly professional carpenters – we have worked with our fair share. However, as the centre of a diverse and complex range of new build construction projects, it’s important for contractors building in the Basingstoke area to be aware of several red flags when sourcing a carpentry and joinery partner.

Commercial painting and decorating contractors work side by side with other construction professionals to deliver a high standard of finish to new and restored properties. But which types of projects stand to benefit most from a commercial painting and decorating service? Read on to find out:

This video from SC4 Carpenters Ltd illustrates the installation of a timber frame roof. On this busy crane day in Winchester in April 2025, SC4 Carpenters installed two first floor walls and roofs and two ground floor walls and floor cassettes.

At SC4, the roof and timber frame installations we deliver as part of our carpentry services stand the test of time, combining affordability with efficiency and quality for a safe, flexible service that meets the needs of the modern construction sector. 

In this article, we explain why SC4 Carpenters makes an excellent partner for roof and timber frame installations.

Why would you hire someone who is neurodivergent to work in your construction business?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 got SC4 Director, Katy Hall, reflecting on just that question.

SC4 is passionate about encouraging more women into STEM and Construction. Owner/Director, Katy Hall, believes that changing attitudes to gender from a very young age, and in our day to day interactions, could cause a shift towards this and improve life for all.

SC4 Carpenters Ltd is pleased and proud to announce that Katy Hall, joint owner & Director of SC4, has won an Inspirational Business Women in STEM and Construction Award in 2025.

The construction industry accounts for approximately 7% of the UK economy. Given its weight, it is important for business owners and industry stakeholders to keep up to date with the trends affecting the sector.

On a rainy day in January 2025, SC4 Carpenters Ltd collaborated with Lovell Partnerships Ltd in providing a site visit at Drummond Park to 30 carpentry students from Newbury College, Berkshire, UK and Wiltshire College & University Centre.