NHBC approves bricklaying robot
A bricklaying robot has been approved by NHBC and secured accreditation from housing warranty and insurance for the work, the robot the can build external walls, laying all the bricks, blocks…
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Firm fined after worker falls from mobile tower and dies
A construction company has been fined after an employee died as a result of falling from a mobile tower while helping to lift and level a steel beam. Cambridge Magistrates…
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Plumber given fine & community order after claiming to be Gas Safe
A plumber has been fined and given community order after carrying out gas work on numerous properties in the Cardiff area whilst falsely claiming to be gas safe registered. Cardiff…
Read MoreHeating engineer jailed after stealing 24K to fund Coke habit
A heating engineer was jailed this week for 18 mounts after stealing while in customers homes the judge called Gavin Seager a “callous and mean” drug user. The suffolk heating…
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KPMG admits misleading regulators over Carillion audits
Accountancy giant KPMG auditors admitted misleading regulators during routine inspections of their work on audits on Carillion the main boss said in hearing. The shocking admission of misconduct by KPMG…
Read MoreConstruction supply eases as industry booms
Its been a rocky road for the construction industry in terms of supply and cost of materials with the bellwether Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index showing supply chains…
Read MoreWorker suffers broken leg after huge valve was dropped in lift
A contractor and a water management company have both been fined £30,000 and costs £17,452.22 and a victim surcharge of £120 after a worker was injured when he was hit…
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Plumber carries boiler work & pretended to be GAS safe fined £5000
A plumber has been caught after caring out work on gas boilers and pipes and pretending to be a gas installer and gas registered has been fined. The Crown court…
Read MoreConstruction wages at all time high as industry marches forward
Wages for tradesmen and women in the construction industry have continued to rise even through the pandemic with average weekly earnings increased by 1.8 per cent to £944 during last…
Read MoreBuilding collapse after workers undermined foundations
A building was partially collapsed after builders were working on it by undermining the foundations which caused the main structure to fail, the building contractor was prosecuted after carrying out…
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