Three companies to be prosecuted after 2022 Hinkley Point C death
Three companies have been notified by the Office for Nuclear Regulation that they will be prosecuted regarding a worker's death in 2022.
Balfour Beatty terminates Danny Sullivan Group labour contracts
Balfour Beatty is "facilitating the smooth transfer of Danny Sullivan Group employees to alternative approved labour suppliers" over misinformation by the labour suppliers.
The added value of a structural warranty
In today’s tough housing market, where margins are tight and scrutiny is high, structural warranties are evolving from a necessity to a vital asset for house builders and developers.
Smarter rail, stronger teams, safer sites: Rail Live 2025 in focus
Set outdoors at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, Rail Live 2025 delivered a strong turnout and a festival-style atmosphere – despite the 31C heat.
SFS updates Dynamic Hinge Brochure
As a major manufacturer of advanced hinge systems for all door types, SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifiers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications.
Teen apprentice’s thumb reattached after rotating blade accident
Doctors managed to successfully reattach the thumb of a teenage apprentice after it had been severed off by a rotating blade.
Total activity falls for sixth month in a row in construction...
UK construction output declined slightly in the June PMIs, with reduced commercial and civil engineering work offsetting a rise in housing activity.
RTPI chief Victoria Hills to become CEO of CIOB
Chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute(RTPI) Victoria Hills is stepping down to take up the CEO role at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) later this year.
Will doubling the School Rebuilding Programme target have the desired outcome?
Is the UK’s School Rebuilding Programme fit for purpose? Jackie Maginnis of the Modular & Portable Building Association scrutinises the detail.
AI-based construction: Delivering a sustainable and efficient supply chain
Given the scale of the construction industry, its considerable contribution to the global economy and its impact on the environment, it’s somewhat surprising that it’s so far behind other sectors on the path to digital adoption.
CIC signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge to encourage collaborative working in the...
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has joined over 90 organisations working to prevent conflict in the built environment by committing to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge.
Galliford Try wins £15.6m primary school project in Wigan
Galliford Try has been appointed to deliver the new £15.6m RL Hughes Primary School through the Department for Education’s (DfE) S21 Framework.
Construction firm fined £165,000 for ignoring fire safety during works
An Altrincham-based construction company has been fined £165,000 after it repeatedly failed to put in place suitable fire safety precautions during renovation in Preston.
ICE: Infrastructure safety risks have increased, not decreased, since Grenfell
A new review by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has found that ageing infrastructure, increased incidents of extreme weather and squeezed budgets are all contributing to safety risks in the sector.
76% of construction businesses struggling to hire skilled workers, putting 1.5m...
New research from City & Guilds has found that more than half of business leaders (54%) lack confidence that the construction sector can meet government housing targets due to skilled workforce shortages and rising costs.
How AI is set to transform project management in construction
As the UK construction industry increasingly focuses on digital transformation, Dan Ashton of Proicere Digital analyses the impact of AI on scheduling, cost management and site safety
How live event engineering is transforming construction
Star Live is combining technical innovation and practical experience to revolutionise the conception and delivery of buildings.
Why London’s development growth depends on construction capacity
Brian Smith, head of cost management at AECOM, discusses the evolving landscape contractors face and what’s needed to support London’s development targets.
A simple test to check tonal contrast – it’s there in...
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, helps to clear the fog around how to achieve the right contrast when designing to improve accessibility.
RIBA taskforce to tackle workplace wellbeing issues in architecture
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched a taskforce of leading industry figures to address the serious issues and unhealthy work culture that came to light in its recent survey among staff in RIBA registered practices.
Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum lawyer welcomes APPG report into asbestos...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupation Safety and Health’s (APPGOSH) report has urged ministers to ban Cape from government contracts until it pays £10m towards asbestos cancer research.
The real cost of tendering for SMEs
Tim Barrett, chair, Construction Alliance North East, examines the hurdles of traditional tendering and asks how SMEs can overcome them.
Achieving net zero buildings: A practical pathway for the construction industry
A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Arup sets out how property owners and policymakers can take action now to meet emissions targets
Advantage Home Construction Insurance: Your project, our protection
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) offers a variety of building warranty and insurance services, perfect for any project.
Cornerstone asks: what is a healthy building?
Cornerstone's David Bly answers common questions about damp, condensation and mould- as well as how to tell if your building is healthy.
Strict deadlines and supply audits could help Britain’s infrastructure delivery backlog
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy’s Caudwell Strong Britain programme has found that the UK is falling behind our European counterparts on infrastructure delivery.