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RAMS Guides
RAMS Guide: What to Check Before Work Starts
A practical pre-start RAMS guide for checking scope, hazards, controls, signatures and site evidence before a job begins.
Trade calculators
Powerful calculators for every trade.
Steel Weight Calculator
Estimate steel section weight using length, cross-sectional area and steel density. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Concrete Volume Calculator
Calculate concrete volume for slabs, pads and rectangular pours. Free online calculator for UK construction and trade teams — fast estimates, no sign-up.
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Paint Coverage Calculator
Estimate paint litres from area, coverage rate, coats and waste allowance. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
Open calculator ->Manual Handling Calculator
Create a simple manual handling risk score from load, frequency, distance and twisting. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
Open calculator ->Plate Weight Calculator
Calculate steel plate weight from length, width, thickness and density. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Ready to use templates for your business.
RAMS Template
A controlled structure for task hazards, method statement steps, controls, signatures and review evidence.
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Method Statement Template
Plan the safe sequence of work, people, plant, materials, controls and hold points. Free printable construction template from Zektrx.
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Construction Risk Assessment Template
Identify hazards, people at risk, existing controls, further actions and review dates. Free printable construction template from Zektrx.
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Toolbox Talk Template
Plan briefing topics, attendance, signatures, follow-up questions and evidence. Free printable construction template from Zektrx.
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Permit to Work Template
Control permit scope, hazards, isolations, approvals, handback and close-out checks. Free printable construction template from Zektrx.
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Latest guides & articles
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AI RFI and Change Control Guide for Contractors
A practical guide to using AI to draft RFIs, summarise change context and keep contractor change-control records reviewable.
3 min readIndustry NewsConstruction cloud software guide
A practical guide to construction cloud software for contractors managing jobs, documents, RAMS, site evidence and reporting online.
2 min readStock/materialsConstruction materials tracking guide
A practical guide to tracking construction materials from supplier and purchase order through delivery, allocation, use and evidence.
2 min readSetup checklistsConstruction software for small contractors: what to set up first
A practical guide for small contractors choosing which construction software workflows to set up first across RAMS, jobs, stock and documents.
2 min readCOSHH/SDSCOSHH assessment checklist for contractors
A COSHH assessment checklist for recording substances, SDS references, exposure routes, controls, PPE, storage and briefings.
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Zektrx vs Spreadsheets
Compare Zektrx with spreadsheet-based construction admin for RAMS, site records, document control, actions, stock and reporting.
Read comparison ->Zektrx vs Paper RAMS
Compare Zektrx with paper RAMS and Word/PDF RAMS packs for contractors that need signatures, revisions, review evidence and site acceptance.
Read comparison ->Best RAMS Software
A practical buyer guide for choosing RAMS software that supports risk assessments, method statements, revisions, signatures and site evidence.
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RAMS Guides (7)
Practical guides for risk assessments, method statements, POWRAs and RAMS review workflows.
Safety Articles (17)
Short explainers for site safety records, toolbox talks, incidents, permits and field evidence.
- Construction quality assurance evidence guide
- Construction snagging and close-out guide
- Asbestos Awareness Before Construction or Refurbishment Work
- Asbestosis Awareness for Construction Workers
- Construction Site Safety Tips for Daily Briefings
- Construction Site Traffic Safety Checklist
- Slips, Trips and Housekeeping on Construction Sites
- Safety checklist app guide for contractors
- Workplace safety software guide for contractor teams
- Site Diary Delay Evidence Guide
- Construction Quality and Snagging Evidence Guide
- Near Miss Reporting: What to Capture on Site
- Permit to Work Handover Checks
- PPE Issue and Acknowledgement Records
- Site Inspection Photo Evidence Guide
- Toolbox Talk Records That Actually Support Site Safety
- Workforce and Equipment Readiness Checklist
Compliance Updates (17)
Plain-English notes for accreditation, audits, Golden Thread evidence, API governance and contractor controls.
- CHAS accreditation evidence guide for contractors
- Construction compliance evidence guide
- SSIP accreditation guide for contractors
- Contractor prequalification guide for site evidence
- Health and safety consultants workflow guide
- Subcontractor Onboarding Evidence Checklist
- Principal Contractor Workspace Feature Guide
- Fire Stopping Evidence Checklist
- Subcontractor Document Expiry Tracker Guide
- API, White Label and Global Compliance Guide
- BIM, Digital Twin and Golden Thread Guide
- CHAS and SSIP Renewal Evidence to Keep Ready
- Client Audit Trail Checklist for Contractors
- GDPR Checks for Construction Document Sharing
- ISO 9001 Construction Records to Keep Under Control
- Multi-Company Project Control Checklist
- SSIP Evidence Pack: What Contractors Should Keep Ready
Construction Calculators (10)
Estimator-style articles and formulas for admin time, evidence gaps, rollout effort and workflow planning.
- Construction KPI Dashboard Starter Guide
- Plan Unlocks, Capacity and Add-Ons Guide
- Drawing Approval Delay Calculator
- Equipment Service Reminder Calculator
- Audit Action Backlog Calculator
- Compliance Admin Cost Calculator
- Document Revision Risk Calculator
- Portfolio Reporting and Power BI Guide
- RAMS Admin Time Savings Calculator
- Training Matrix Expiry Calculator
Templates (9)
Template guidance for RAMS, method statements, toolbox talks, training matrices and handover packs.
- Site Induction Template Setup Guide
- Construction Meeting Minutes and Action Log Template Guide
- Client Handover Evidence Index Template
- Incident Report Template Guide
- Site Diary Template Guide
- Construction Document Control Register Template Guide
- Method Statement Template Setup Guide
- O&M Manual Evidence Pack Template Guide
- Subcontractor Prequalification Template Guide
Industry News (11)
Commentary on AI, BIM, Digital Twin, reporting, integrations and digital contractor workflows.
- AI RFI and Change Control Guide for Contractors
- Construction cloud software guide
- Connected Project Modules and AI Project Manager Guide
- Workspace Modes vs Paid Plans Guide
- Digital Permit to Work Trends for Contractors
- AI Construction Workflow Guide for Contractors
- AI-Assisted RAMS Drafting: What Still Needs Human Review
- Construction Compliance Software Trends to Watch
- Digital Handover Trends for Contractors
- Mobile-First Site Records: Why Contractors Are Changing
- Why Contractors Are Moving From Spreadsheets to Connected Records
RAMS (12)
Risk assessment and method statement explainers, checklists, review steps and software workflows.
- Method statement software guide for contractors
- RAMS app guide for site and office teams
- RAMS software guide for contractors
- RAMS workflow guide for contractors
- Risk assessment software guide for contractors
- RAMS software vs Word templates: what changes?
- Risk assessment method statement app guide
- Best RAMS software features contractors should look for
- Common RAMS mistakes contractors should avoid
- How to write RAMS for construction work
- RAMS template checklist for contractors
- What is RAMS in construction?
COSHH/SDS (8)
Practical COSHH, SDS and substance-control workflow guidance for contractor teams.
- COSHH assessment checklist for contractors
- What is COSHH in construction?
- COSHH records and safety data sheet guide
- Silica Dust Controls for Construction Sites
- COSHH assessment guide for contractors
- COSHH software guide for construction contractors
- COSHH vs SDS: what is the difference?
- How to manage SDS records on construction projects
Job planning (6)
Job readiness, site operations, daily records and quote-to-completion planning guides.
Site evidence (6)
Photo, note, briefing, sign-off and completion evidence checklists for site teams.
Stock/materials (5)
Stock, materials, purchasing, supplier and job-linked evidence workflows for contractors.
Document control (6)
Drawing registers, revisions, issue records, approval flows and shared-folder cleanup guides.
O&M manuals (2)
O&M manual, handover pack and closeout evidence guidance for contractor projects.
Commercial (5)
Quote, invoice, purchase order, variation and cost record workflows for trade businesses.
International terminology (13)
Regional safety terminology explainers for RAMS, SWMS, JHA, JSA, SDS and COSHH workflows.
- Electrical contractors Ireland software guide
- Electrical contractors United Kingdom software guide
- International contractor safety terms
- Mechanical contractors Ireland software guide
- Mechanical contractors United Kingdom software guide
- Principal contractors Ireland software guide
- Principal contractors United Kingdom software guide
- Roofing contractors Ireland software guide
- Roofing contractors United Kingdom software guide
- Construction safety terms by country
- JHA vs JSA: what contractors should know
- RAMS vs SWMS: construction safety terminology explained
- SDS vs COSHH: international terminology guide
Setup checklists (6)
Contractor software setup checklists for preparing teams, records and workflows before rollout.