Health & Safety

Radical action to speed up removal of unsafe cladding


The government has set out tough new targets to fix unsafe buildings in England.

The Grenfell Legacy – why we need to rethink fire safety


As many reflect on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations, it's important to recognise that the issues brought to light extend far beyond high-rise residential buildings

AI Exoskeleton technology trial shows potential for reducing back injuries


AI driven exoskeletons aimed at preventing workplace fatigue and back problems has been successfully trialled at TECHNAL UK.

Government should publish a target date for ending cladding remediation


NAO report brings new recommendations on cladding remediation

Wellbeing sacrificed for profit


A new report by the APM calls for greater strategic leadership to improve employee wellbeing and prevent it becoming a “bolt-on extra”

Call to put Mental Health injuries on par with physical injuries


Campaign for mental health injuries to be treated with the same import as physical ones.

Compliant construction: BIM and fire door safety


Ensuring a building’s fire doors are installed correctly, and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds the key to ensuring compliance. 

Balfour Beatty introduces human recognition standards across UK projects


Balfour Beatty has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all its UK operations.

Pick Everard appointed to frramework for education health and safety


Pick Everard has added Pagabo’s new £90M Academy Services Framework to its portfolio.

Major changes to the Building Safety Act: What to look out for


Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 aimed to revolutionise the way buildings are designed and constructed