Construction output returns to growth in October
UK construction output returned to growth in October, expanding by 0.2% compared with September, official figures show. Although it was not quite as much as the 1% growth that economists…
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Builder fined after sacks of rubble thrown from building window
A Coalville construction firm working in Leicester has been sentenced after workers were spotted throwing sacks of rubble from a building project opposite a police station. Police officers called the…
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Unlicensed asbestos removed from house man fined
A Surrey man was fined for exposing the residents of a house in Putney, himself and his assistant to asbestos. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard how the owner of a three-storey…
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Older construction workers experience should be passed on
Many of the older workers in the construction industry should be used to mentor younger people to pass on their skills and experience, as the older workers experience is being…
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High winds bring down scaffolding
High winds have caused a 42 meters of scaffolding to topple onto parked cars in North Staffordshire on 6/12/15 in which six cars have been damaged. The incident in North…
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Painter broke wrist after falling through roof light
A painting company has been fined after a worker fell through a roof light whilst working at height. Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court heard the employee working for Williams Contractors Limited of…
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New plans for London’s tallest skyscraper
New plans have been launched to demolish the old headquarters of insurance giant Aviva in London to make way for what would be the city’s tallest tower 1 Undershaft. The newly proposed 73-storey skyscraper at…
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FMB reports small firms “Put off” hiring apprentices because of the red tape
Small construction firms are being put off hiring apprentices because of the red tape they believe is involved, despite the fact that the majority want to launch their own on-the-job…
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Cutting Red Tape Review hopes to speed up building process
A review of rules and regulations is being undertaken in a bid to reduce the barriers that get in the way of house-builders developing more homes. The Cutting Red Tape…
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Construction director fined after worker falls from ladder
The director of a construction company has been fined for safety failings after a worker fell from a ladder, resulting in life-changing injuries. Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard an employee of…
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