A new report released today, based on research carried out by Lichfields for the Home Builders Federation (HBF), shows the huge contribution house building is making to the North West…
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JCB has shattered the record for the world’s fast tractor – reaching a speed of 135.19mph and a top speed of 153.771mph. The Guinness World Records has crowned the UK…
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A property management and development organisation has been fined after five employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Aylesbury Crown Court heard that between 2009 and 2014 five employees of…
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A groundworks contractor, G&R Groundworks (South East) Ltd, has been fined after an operative struck an underground electricity cable resulting in multiple serious burn injuries. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard that,…
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A gas fitter has been sentenced for carrying out gas work after his registration with Gas Safe Register had lapsed. Mansfield Magistrates’ Court heard that, during September and October 2016,…
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Nine out of ten bosses in the construction sector have suffered mental health issues caused by late payment. The findings come from a survey jointly organised by the Building Engineering…
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A gas engineer has been sentenced after carrying out gas work at a GP Practice and domestic premises without being registered with Gas Safe Register. Mansfield Magistrates’ Court heard that,…
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With the continuous uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the deadline fast approaching, we asked our customers to give their thoughts on how they feel Brexit is going to affect the construction…
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Yorkshire-based ilke Homes have been given a cash boost of up to £30m to drive up factory housing production. The cash injection from Homes England’s will be used to turbo-charge…
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A fitter has been jailed after carrying out illegal gas work which was deemed by Gas Safe Register as immediately dangerous to life and property. York Magistrates’ Court heard that…
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