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Unlocking Space and value : Garage conversions in Ipswich Suffolk

Three quarters of builders suffer from cowboy clients

Foriegn workers could claim top up wages from main contractors

NSCC survey skills shortage rears its head

Murphy slashes driver accidents by 1/3

Accidents in constuction

Travis Perkins fined £2 million after load fell and killed driver

A court has fined builders’ merchant Travis Perkins £2 million after part of a timber load fell from one of ...

Accidents in constuction

Timber frame company fined after worker loses three fingers

A timber frame company has been fined after an employee, David Broadway, 36, had three fingers severed by a panel ...

Health and saftey

Stone masony manufacturer fined for dust exposure

A stone masonry company and products manufacturer and its director have been fined £19,000 after repeatedly failing to protect workers ...

Accidents in constuction

EE Renewables Fined £120,000 After Worker’s Fall from Roof

A 23-year-old worker sustained a broken femur after falling four metres from a roof on Sherfield English Road while working ...

5 Ways Essex Tradesmen Can Maximize Space In A House

In today's housing market, maximizing living space and decreasing clutter has become increasingly crucial for homeowners in Essex. As experienced ...

Construction news

Worker Fatally Injured at Viking Site: BAM Nuttall Fined £800,000

Liam MacDonald, a 23-year-old agency worker from Tain, Ross-shire, tragically lost his life on 5 June 2022 while working at ...

Cowboys in construction Working at height

Roofing firm fined after workers used there phones for lights

Roofing Firm and Director Penalized for Putting Workers at Risk During Roof Renovation Weather Master Roofing Limited and its director, ...

S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index Nov 2024

Construction buyers report

Commercial Construction Hits Two-Year High Despite Challenges in Residential Sector

The UK construction industry saw its strongest growth in commercial work in two-and-a-half years, according to the latest data from ...

Accidents in constuction Construction deaths

£1.6m fine after 24 year old lost life in accident

Tragic Fatality of Jack Phillips Highlights Failures in Workplace SafetyOn 8 August 2019, Jack Phillips tragically lost his life while ...

Top three cordless reciprocating saw review 2024

Tool reviews

Top 3 cordless reciprocating saws 2024

Cordless reciprocating saws have become an essential tool for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, offering unparalleled flexibility without compromising on ...

The beams, each weighing up to 105 tonnes, are being lifted into place in pairs. These beams will form the foundation for a concrete deck constructed with pre-cast slabs. Once completed, the deck will support 2,700 cubic metres of earth, forming the final landscaped structure.

Bridge building High speed rail HS2

Hs2 Green bridge deck underway

Engineers from HS2’s EKFB consortium have started assembling an innovative green bridge at Turweston, located on the edge of Buckinghamshire ...

Accidents in constuction

Scaffolder hit by 2 tonne weight at nuclear plant

Scaffolder Colin Dell, 62, suffered life-changing injuries while working near the main cooling water discharge valves at a site in ...

Growing construction

Self employed trades wages hit record high

Labour rates for self-employed tradespeople hit a new peak last month, averaging £1,048 per week. According to Hudson’s latest monthly ...

Construction accidents Construction deaths

Worker killed after telehandler topples over

Scott Bradley, 44, tragically lost his life on 11 May 2022 after a telehandler he was operating slid down an ...

Tool reviews

Top five second fix nail gun review 2024

When it comes to second fix nail guns, or finish nailers, UK tradespeople need tools that balance precision, power, and ...

Accidents in constuction Construction falls

A builder was left paralyzed and stranded on floor for six hours

A builder was left paralyzed from the chest down after falling through a ceiling at a housing site in Derbyshire ...

Sheephouse Wood bat protection structure, which will allow bats to cross above the railway photograph: HS2/PA

High speed rail HS2

HS2 Bat shed cost exceeds £100 million

The cost of a protective "bat shed" to safeguard a bat species along the HS2 high-speed rail line has surged ...

Construction output

Construction Industry Set for Rebound in 2025, Forecasters Predict

After a challenging 18 months, construction industry experts anticipate a turnaround next year. Economists at the Construction Products Association (CPA) ...