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CIOB launches latest global mental health survey

The CIOB found in 2020 that over a quarter of construction workers had experienced suicidal thoughts.

HS2 bridges affected by Severfield welding issues

An ongoing situation with Severfield welding issues has affected 12 bridges, including nine HS2 bridges requiring remediation work.

Construction industry lost 400,000 work days in 2023/24 due to workplace injuries

The latest Labour Force Survey, which is based on absences self-reported by employees, found that the construction industry has the second-highest rate of workplace injuries out of every industry group.

Healthcare crisis point: Purpose-led design will help reduce the burnout epidemic

Devika Parmar, director at Pick Everard, discusses how mindful design of hospital environments can reduce NHS staff burnout. Read more here.

APS mental health campaign sends message to Government

The APS mental health campaign has launched and is travelling the UK. Read their message to governments here.

Construction firm fined £160,000 after upturned telehandler fatality

Merchant Homes Partnership Limited have been handed a £160,000 fine after an upturned telehandler fatality. Read more about the incident here.

Asbestos still putting workers at risk, say High Speed Training

A new report has highlighted that asbestos still poses a large risk, with insufficient training around it. Read more about the research here.

Inoperable smoke vents due to construction work a real concern

CROSS-UK have issued a red safety alert concerning inoperable smoke vents. Read more about the issue and its causes here.

New smart hard hat will detect impacts and falls

A new smart hard hat designed to improve construction workers safety has been launched. Learn more about the smart equipment here.

Why housing providers must prioritise healthy homes to meet the UK’s housing targets 

Ross Shenton, co-founder of Sano examines why it is crucial that healthy homes be a part of the plans to meet the UK's housing targets.

Passive fire protection: Out of sight, out of mind?

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings.

CIF construction safety campaign launches

The CIF construction safety campaign launches today, running health and safety events up to the 25th of October.

World Mental Health Day 2024: Why is poor mental health so prevalent in construction

As 2024's World Mental Health Day marks the theme of 'mental health in the workplace', PBC investigates mental health in construction.

Large AdBlue safety concerns exposed

The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) is reviewing the results of surveys into AdBlue safety concerns.

Inaugural MAD construction mental health summit set to boost sector wellbeing

MAD World and Mates in Mind have partnered up to host the inaugural MAD World Construction Summit on 17 October 2024, seeking to make health just as important as safety in the sector.

Veriforce CHAS launches ISO certification for construction

Veriforce CHAS has launched a UKAS-accredited ISO certification body for the construction industry: CHAS Certification.

Balfour Beatty fined by HSE after death of worker

Balfour Beatty are being fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker lost their life on the job and another worker was injured

Changing the narrative on suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

On 2024's World Suicide Prevention Day, the construction industry has rallied around changing the narrative on mental health.

UK’s first anti-mould supported housing project completed

Developer Blueprint has unveiled the UK's first anti-mould supported housing project, the first project of its kind in the UK to use infrared wallpaper technology.

Mates in Mind calls for a better construction sector for mental health

Mates in Mind, one of the leading UK mental health charities, has called for a raise in awareness that suicide can be prevented in the construction sector.
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