Dumper truck chased by police across Norfolk and Suffolk
A man has been arrested by the police after a large dumper truck was stolen yesterday afternoon he was pursued for more than 30 miles across Norfolk and Suffolk. The…
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Free football shirt with Worcester GB162 50kW boiler
FREE Football Shirt when you purchase a GB162 50kW From 1st July to 30th September 2015, claim a 2015/2016 football shirt of your choice each time you purchase a GB162…
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Brick prices have risen by 9% in six months
Brick prices have risen by 9% during the first six months of this year due to soaring demand according to manufacturer Michelmersh with prices rising from £387 per thousand to £422 per…
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Imported rebar could be prone to cracking after welding
The British Association of Reinforcement (BAR) the association is warning contractors about using imported rebar containing boron with the rebar being susetable to “delayed cracking”. The note states: “BAR…
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Roofing contractor and director fined over brick-layer death
A Yorkshire roofing firm and its Director have been prosecuted after a worker fell to his death though a fragile roof-light. Barry Tyson, a 52 year old self-employed brick-layer, suffered…
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London Living wage blocked on construction site says UCATT
Construction union UCATT are planning to hold a fresh wave of demonstrations, after employers blocked proposals to ensure that workers employed under the largest construction agreement receive the London Living…
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Brick manufacturer fined after worker injured and loses two toes
Brick manufacturer fined after worker injured and loses two toes A brick manufacturer has been fined after one of its employees was seriously injured. The incident, on 27 February 2014,…
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Two men killed in blast at digger bucket maker
A large explosion has killed two me at a digger bucket makers in Norfolk on Monday morning the blast at Harford Attachment’s plant in Hellesdon where the firm makes excavator buckets…
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New land information service from HSE to speed up planning
A new digital service making it easier and quicker for developers to access land use planning information and advice becomes available as of 13/07/15. The Health and Safety Executive is…
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Construction facing “High level skills crisis”
The construction skills crisis is already underway with contractors and employers saying they can no longer recruit higher skilled staff they need, with %73 reporting they are struggling to fill…
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