Builder enclosed flue in partition wall fined
A building company and its director have been fined for unsafe construction work around a domestic gas boiler which resulted in a gas escape. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how MD…
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Want more click though to your business, from other construction companies or suppliers or just want to post your rankings on Google, Nationaltradesmen.co.uk now offers a Free Directory listing to…
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Independent quality inspectors called in by Persimmon
Persimmon is rolling out a team of independent construction quality inspectors to vet its site delivery across the country. The construction quality independent hit squad will operate apart from site…
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Didcot power station demolition debris knocks out power (Video)
The planned explosion and demolition of Didcot power station went wrong after flying debris caused blackouts for thousands of local residents yesterday. Brown and Mason demolished the towers in controlled…
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Solar panel firm fined after worker fell through fragile roof
A solar panel company has been fined after a worker fell through a skylight during the installation of solar panels on a farm workshop in East Sussex. Brighton Magistrates Court…
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Workers put at risk from falls from height, asbestos and poor welfare facilities
A construction company has today been fined after failing to ensure the safety and welfare of workers on site during the renovation of a property. Preston Magistrates’ Court heard how,…
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Clancy Docwra fined after worker struck and another killed by excavator
A construction company and one of its employees have been sentenced for health and safety breaches after another worker was struck by an excavator and was killed. Southwark Crown Court…
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Unite start online register for Silica dust exposure
Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has today launched an online register to allow workers who have been exposed to silica dust to register their exposure, to assist with…
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Drilling firm fined for multiple cases of white finger
A company providing specialised services in rock drilling, cliff stabilisation and rock anchors, and its director, have been sentenced after a number of workers were diagnosed with hand arm vibration…
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Shop-fitters Havlock go into administration
Havlock have gone into administration the company formerly know as Havlock Europa, have appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as administrators, with the loss of almost 250 jobs. The £50m turnover business, which counted most…
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