Construction buyers report sluggish growth

The construction sector recoded a drop in business during November but the pace of decline is moderated to its slowest since July. The report from the “Bellwether IHS Markit/CIPS UK...

Lincoln Eastern Bypass flooding causes major delays

The latest project to be hit is the £120m Lincoln Eastern Bypass, which has suffered heavy flooding, particularly around a major flyover section. This will delay lifting of associated road...

Cable strike caused serious burns to workers

A company has been fined after failing to protect its self-employed workers from the risk of a cable strike explosion or electrocution whilst carrying out repairs at AVL Powertrain, Viggen...

Painting firm fined after worker left paralysed after fall

A Northamptonshire painting and decorating employer has been sentenced after an employee sustained serious, life changing injuries after falling from height.   Wellingborough Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 7 August...

Revealed: The Most Successful Cities In The UK For Tradespeople

The Most Successful Cities In The UK For Tradespeople which could give you a head start with a new or existing business. Investigationreveals Leicester, Bristol and Sheffield top the charts as...

Are plastic bricks the future?

A new brick made from domestic plastic waste claims to provide 10 times better insulation levels than traditional clay bricks. The brick is constructed using 3D printing and lattice architecture...