Health & Safety
Residents encouraged to provide building safety feedback
10 Jun 19
The government is asking residents for their input on issues of building safety as part of a response to the Grenfell tragedy.
Construction still not taking a system-led approach to fire protection
20 May 19
Two years after Grenfell, only 23% of UK architects say they have worked on a project with a systematic approach to fire protection.
NHS recommends anti-infection action during hospital construction
16 May 19
NHS Grampian has encouraged strong anti-infection measures to protect patients while the Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre are being constructed in Aberdeen.
Recycling company fined after workplace fatality
15 May 19
Liverpool based recycling company Centriforce Products Ltd was fined after a workplace fatality due to falling plastic bales.
NHS Trust fined after construction workers are exposed to asbestos
14 May 19
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined after refurbishment exposed workers to asbestos.
Hospital complete after non-combustible insulation added
2 May 19
The construction of the new Royal Papworth Hospital has been completed after the installation of non-combustible insulation.
Dealing with hazardous waste
29 Apr 19
Hazardous waste can effect development plans through extra costs and time to dispose of properly.
Parliamentary group addresses height safety
23 Apr 19
An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has released recommendations for improving height safety in construction.
Construction charity hosts awards night for mental health action
15 Apr 19
Construction charity Mates in Mind held an awards ceremony to recognise positive action improving mental health in the industry.
Call for occupational health training following report
27 Mar 19
Construction companies of all sizes are being urged to provide at least one employee with occupational (OH) awareness training.
