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First steps in addressing contaminated land risks
With a national drive to redevelop brownfield land across the country, planners and developers are increasingly faced with sites that may have been contaminated...
A holistic approach to energy assessments
John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...
The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
A holistic approach to energy assessments
John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...
The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
Graham awarded East Kent NHS Trust water hygiene contract
Graham has been awarded a three-year water hygiene contract by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Legionella planned maintenance and risk assessments across five main sites.
Bedfordshire Council sentenced after worker falls from height
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the Bedfordshire Council did not have a risk assessment or safe system for working at height in place to retrieve items from the roof.
Sevron and BESA partnership to streamline chemical safety
Sevron has officially become the preferred provider of chemical safety and risk assessment software for the Building Engineering Services Association.
The spectre of 90s remediation
Remediation work carried out in the 1990s could now be considered outdated or even unsafe under current risk assessment procedures. Matthew Pannett and Neil Loesher of Ramboll examine the key risks and implications of dealing with these sites.
Poor lift planning responsible for falling scaffold fittings that injured a...
Injuries caused by falling scaffold fittings could have been avoided through correct risk assessment and lift planning
Uncovering mental health and wellbeing in The Conversation with Re-flow
Episode 8 of Re-flow: The Conversation features Mark Haysman (managing director) and Jamie Lange (operations and fleet manager) of TMO Highways, discussing mental health, suicide prevention and employee wellbeing.
Does my business need cyber insurance?
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses across all sectors, including the construction industry. The increasing reliance on technology for project management, design and communication has exposed construction companies to a myriad of cyber risks.
Discover the benefits of Re-flow’s digital ‘form system’ in revolutionising health...
Join Re-flow at the Health and Safety Event 2024 to witness Re-flow’s digital form system that revolutionises health and safety management.
Gunfire: Ensure your fire safety with our Third Party Accredited services
Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets.
Landlords fined £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation...
Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.
AI in construction: Transforming speed and communication
As the UK grapples with economic uncertainties, AI in construction emerges as a crucial ally in project management, Andy Thomas, AI and visualisation lead at AECOM, explains.
How to prevent incursions in the highways industry: New ideas, initiatives,...
As incursions into roadwork zones continue to pose significant threats to worker safety in the highways industry, Re-flow explores how their field management software can streamline HSE compliance.
Trident Fire Protection and Training Ltd
Trident Fire Protection and Training Ltd has decades of experience in installing, specifying, and inspecting passive fire protection systems for clients nationwide.
SuDS, SABS and statutes: How England can tackle its surface water...
Dave Bathurst, regional director at Rodgers Leask, explores how sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) can tackle England's surface water problem and how the latest government review into existing legislation could be the catalyst for increasing their usage in urban planning.
How artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of civil engineering
The construction sector has witnessed significant innovation in the last two decades and will continue to see key developments as we head into 2024. In this article, Will Temperley, founder of civil engineering firm Fortis Foundations lays out how artificial intelligence will reshape the future of civil engineering forever.
What you need to know when working in snow or low...
As a sharp decline in temperatures marks the early days of 2024, here are some of the key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions.
Why all construction projects should be aware of the 10th Joint...
Amendments to the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove. Sadie Rice, an associate in Gateley Legal’s Regulatory & Business Defence team, discusses the amendments and what construction project stakeholders should do next.
Nationwide Platforms fined £900,000 after man crushed to death
Nationwide Platforms, a powered access services and training provider, has been fined after a father-of-two was crushed to death in 2021.
Enhancing decision-making in infrastructure projects with digital twins
In this article, PBC Today explores the potential of digital twins to transform the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of infrastructure.
IStructE release subsidence guide for insurers and engineers
New guidance from IStructE explores how to deal with damage and loss in the UK caused by subsidence, heave, and landslip.
The role of artificial intelligence in the construction industry
Hema Ramamoorthy, data and AI lead at Digital Catapult discusses how artificial intelligence can help construction tackle some of its biggest challenges and how organisations of all sizes can embrace innovative new solutions.