Fire-stopping is the most commonly installed elements of passive fire protection systems. ASFP's Niall Rowan explains why correct installation is vital

Do we need qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems?

April 7, 2017

General Manager Martin Duggan considers what industry-wide qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems would look like following an FIA survey

Health and safety in construction is no joking matter

March 27, 2017

Failing to ensure health and safety in construction can have a detrimental impact on business and individuals, says the APS’ Chief Executive Lesley McLeod

Poor indoor air quality damages a building’s fabric and can be detrimental to health

March 23, 2017

The Drimaster-Eco range can improve poor indoor air quality in buildings. Here, Wendy Thomas, Residential Product Manager, Nuaire explains

False fire alarms cost businesses one billion a year causing disruption and loss of productivity

March 15, 2017

BAFE explains why it is vital to have a fit-for-purpose detection system installed to prevent false fire alarms and how this reduces costs in the long term

Managing asbestos: what are the legal duties clients must adhere to?

March 10, 2017

Chief Executive Steve Sadley explains the responsibilities clients have when managing asbestos and how ARCA's audit scheme provides reassurance

Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment

March 9, 2017

A fine has been handed to a demolition firm after failing to follow the asbestos removal assessment conducted on the building

Health and safety failings behind a floor collapse at Balfour Beatty site

March 1, 2017

A fine has been handed to Balfour Beatty for health and safety failings after a floor collapsed at a housing development site, injuring a worker

CDM 2015 to remain unchanged following review into cutting housebuilding red tape

February 28, 2017

The government will the leave the CDM Regulation 2015 unchanged following a review into the housebuilding sector

Homes developer is handed a fine after ignoring the advice of a HSE Inspector

February 27, 2017

A homes developer has received a fine for exposing its workers to danger after failing to heed warnings given by a HSE Inspector

Serious injuries sustained by four workers leads to fine for London construction firm

February 24, 2017

A London-based construction firm has received a £450,000 fine after four workers sustained serious injuries while working at height

Copper could help improve hygiene during the project design and construction phase

February 23, 2017

Guidelines on indoor hygiene for new build and renovation projects have been issued, with copper at the forefront as an effective antimicrobial material

Safety failings behind steel worker losing leg in crane incident

February 17, 2017

Poor crane maintenance and safety failings were blamed for an incident that led to a worker losing his leg below the knee

Construction equipment hire firm fined after a worker is killed

February 16, 2017

A Warwickshire-based construction equipment hire company has been prosecuted for safety failings following the death of an employee AGD Equipment, based in Warwickshire, has received...

Construction worker injury at Aberdeen development sees project halted

February 14, 2017

The fall of a construction worker saw work halted on a multimillion pound Morgan Sindall development in Aberdeen

Highways construction safety to be tested using virtual reality app

February 13, 2017

A new virtual reality app has been developed by 3D Repo to ensure highways construction safety and train users to avoid onsite accidents

Prison sentence for building boss after young worker receives serious burns

February 8, 2017

The director of a construction firm has received an eight month prison sentence after a worker suffered substantial burns to his legs and arms

Asbestos removal contractor fined for failing to protect staff

February 6, 2017

A firm has been fined after it failed to protect workers during asbestos removal work at separate projects

Fencing contractor prosecuted for safety failings after post hits worker

February 3, 2017

Suspended sentences have been handed to the two owners of a fencing contractor firm after a worker was injured by a falling post

Contractor fined nearly £5,000 for tampering with the water supply

January 30, 2017

A Liverpool contractor has been handed a fine for illegally tampering with the public water supply during the construction of an apartment block

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