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Contractor sentenced following unsafe excavation work in Denton
A principal contractor has been sentenced after it was discovered that he had supervised unsafe excavation work on a site in Denton.
Support options for property owners with cladding and EWS1 form issues
Stuart Collar-Brown, director at My Auction, provides insight into the support and options available for property owners with cladding and EWS1 form issues.
Working with long covid in construction
Barry Stanton, head of employment at Boyes Turner explores the impact of working with long covid in the construction industry, where absences could compound the existing skills shortage.
How will changes in legislation affect sustainable development planning?
James Cook, head of planning at Blacks Solicitors, discusses the legislative and planning policy background and how recent changes, in response to COP26, are going to affect sustainable development planning in the coming years.
High-rise building fire breaks out in central London
Firefights were called to a high-rise building fire on Whitechapel High Street, Aldgate, in Central London as flames and smoke surrounded the 17th floor.
Oil platform collapse leaves worker with life threatening injuries
A North-East civil engineering company has been fined after an oil platform collapse resulted in a worker falling 15 metres and sustaining life-threatening injuries.
How social housing solutions can ease the housing crisis
Proudly working and building on over £1 billion pounds worth of homes throughout Merseyside over the last 35 years, Sutcliffe is no stranger to providing the very best civil and structural engineering services on social housing projects.
R.Briggs Sheetmetal Fabrication Ltd fined after apprentice’s finger crushed
R.Briggs Sheetmetal Fabrication Ltd, a company specialising in manufacturing canopies and ventilation ducting, has been fined after an apprentice's finger was crushed in the rotating parts of a machine.
Burnout is a real issue that the construction industry needs to...
Wes Simmons, Non-Executive Chairman of Open ECX and WebContractor Ltd explains to PBC Today the issue of burnout in the construction industry, and how the sector can keep its workers safe.
Construction is the most dangerous job in UK – here’s how...
Unfortunately construction workers face disproportionate mental and physical risks to their health whilst working. This guide offers advice to those in the industry to prevent accidents and make the construction sector a safer, happier place to work.
Water management company fined after worker injured by water valve
A contractor and water management company have been fined after a worker was found injured when he was hit by a 1.5-tonne water valve.
Top five health and safety tips for construction industry
Although non-fatal accidents are less frequent, there is still a way for the construction industry to go - here are five health and safety tips.
Ibstock Brick Ltd faces enforcement action and fine after worker loses...
UK brick manufacturer Ibstock Brick Ltd fined after worker’s hand becomes entangled and wrapped around rotating shaft on a lathe.
Modular technology and the Golden Thread
In her report Building a Safer Future, Dame Judith Hackitt highlights the need for a system-based approach with a golden thread of information running through the lifecycle of each project. Here, MPBA CEO Jackie Maginnis argues the case for modular technology in providing a comprehensive information pathway.
Notting Hill Genesis launches £1.2bn building safety framework
Notting Hill Genesis has launched bids for £1.2bn building safety framework and planned investment programmes over the next 15 years.
Bradford construction company fined after worker loses eyesight
A Bradford-based construction company has been fined after an employee was injured at work, leading to significant sight loss in his right eye.
Innovation in action: Top construction technology
As technology continues to advance, so does the impact that it has on the construction industry. Here, we take a look at the top technologies in action – and how companies are using these innovations to stay ahead of the curve.
Scaffolding company fined £160k after crane operator fatally electrocuted
A scaffolding company has been fined £160,000 after a crane operator was fatally electrocuted when the crane he was operating struck an overhead powerline.
How construction firms can guard against inflation
Peter Hibberd of the Joint Contracts Tribunal examines the prospects for inflation and how construction firms can guard against a rise.
Contractors fined £15k after employee breaks back in fall from height
A building contractor and a roofing contractor have been fined over £15,000 after an employee fell from a first-floor extension and broke his back.
Construction workers urged to maintain Covid safety as restrictions lift
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued another in its series of advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.
Flood hazard mapping to help Scotland prepare for future flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is introducing new flood hazard mapping to help Scotland better prepare for future increased flood risk.
Contractor fined £40k after workers contract HAVS
Contractor Peter Duffy has been fined £40,000 after several employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS).
PUWER equipment breaches rise by 40% on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 40% increase in PUWER equipment breaches occurring on construction sites during the first half of 2021.
Engineering company pleads guilty after employee scalped
An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees suffered scalping injuries when her hair became entangled in a pillar drill.
Engineering bodies step up safety guidance ahead of ‘freedom day’
The BESA and ECA have joined forces to produce guidance for members and the wider industry alongside a warning that the pandemic has ‘still not relaxed’.