Roofing company sentenced after worker falls from height
A roofing company has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell around three metres through a roof light and suffered a fractured pelvis and spinal injuries.
CSIC teams up with Construction Innovation Hub
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has partnered up with the Construction Innovation Hub to transform the construction sector across the UK.
Mace to deliver over 100 construction projects for MoD
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed Mace as Client Side Partner (CSP) to support the delivery of over 100 construction projects across the UK.
BBA appoints Andrew Kitchingman as new chairman
The British Board of Agrément has announced Andrew Kitchingman as its new chairman, who takes over from Valerie Owen after her three year tenure at the helm.
Why you should be adopting new technological trends
With the accelerating pace of technological evolving, many professionals find themselves reluctant to be using the new cutting-edge technological processes.
£201m road maintenance fund to resurface 1,000 miles
Councils across England will be given a slice of more than £200m for road maintenance and pothole repairs.
TfL appoints Grainger as preferred bidder for 3,000 BtR scheme
Transport for London (TfL) has announced Grainger plc as the preferred bidder for its 3,000 home build to rent programme across the capital.
Asbestos still putting lives at risk 20 years since ban, says...
Lives are still being put at risk by companies failing to manage exposure to asbestos, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Unite secures agreement in HS2 overtime and holiday dispute
Unite has secured an agreement ending the dispute of workers on HS2 being denied the correct overtime rates and deprived of the correct holiday entitlement.
How will Brexit impact the UK construction industry?
With the impending leave date getting ever closer, this article will take a closer look at how the UK's departure from the EU will affect the construction industry.
Study reveals construction materials could capture CO2
New research has revealed that the future production of construction materials such as cement, could help capture a significant amount of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Amey Utilities launches competition to end overnight excavations
Amey Utilities has launched an industry-wide competition to ensure that streetwork excavations are no longer overnight by 2020.
Why are schools beginning to favour modular build designs?
MTX Education explores the reasons behind the growing popularity of modular build designs for schools.
Construction product sector must regain confidence, says CPA
Peter Caplehorn, deputy chief executive and policy director at Construction Products Association (CPA) takes a look at how the Hackitt review has impacted the construction products sector.
Be First Regeneration social housing target “not good enough”, says GMB
GMB has urged Barking and Dagenham councillors and Labour MPs to insist that social homes target for Be First Regeneration be increased from 16% to 50% in line with labour policy to house lower paid workers.
Pledge announced to crack down on toxic leasehold deals
More than 40 leading property developers and freeholders have already signed the government-backed pledge to stop leaseholders being trapped in unfair and costly deals.
Making the most of recycled construction waste
The building industry produces a vast amount of construction waste. Premier Guarantee explores some of the waste in the construction industry and how it can be recycled and reused.
Social Value guidance for local authorities released
UKGBC has released its latest guidance document, detailing how local authorities can help ensure that new construction and property development in their area positively communities by delivering social value.
Failure to assess asbestos results in fine for Hoteliers
A Devon based hoteliers has been found guilty and fined £80,000 after materials containing asbestos were disturbed during a major refurbishment at The Park Hotel in Barnstaple.
Plans submitted for 330 new homes in Whitlawburn
Plans have been submitted by CCG (Scotland) Ltd to build 330 homes in Whitlawburn as part of a £42m housing-led regeneration.
Willmott Dixon creates hub for next generation cleaner engines
A new hub built by Willmott Dixon will help continue Coventry’s drive as a world-leading centre for the automotive industry.
Two boys arrested in connection with major blaze in Southampton
Hampshire Police have arrested two boys on suspicion of arson after a major blaze destroyed a timber frame building under construction.
Improving the image of construction
CEO of Cast Consultancy, Mark Farmer, will headline a major industry debate on improving the image of construction.
Murphy wins £24m Barking substation contract
J. Murphy & Sons Limited has been awarded a contract by National Grid worth some £24m to design and build a new electricity substation in Barking, East London.
Strategic partnership to make construction projects 40% more efficient
eviFile and 3D Repo have formed a strategic partnership allowing construction clients to access a combined digital evidence and BIM solution.
Northern construction projects to keep an eye on
Premier Guarantee takes you on a tour of the northern construction projects to keep an eye on…