Category: News
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Reds10 begins construction of £12m green barracks at RAF Cosford
Spades are in the ground for the construction of a 50-bedroom single living accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire. Modular construction specialist Reds10 said that sustainability was “central” to the design of the block, which features air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, photovoltaic panels and an intelligent building management system…
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Altrad says MPs’ call to ban firm from public contracts ‘tantamount to extortion’
“There is the potential for more cases of exposure to asbestos-related disease as the amount of asbestos building board, particularly Cape Asbestolux, is removed from ourpublic and domestic buildings,” said Gartside. “Even if this involves no direct liability for Altrad, to put in place this research would be a worthy act on their part. Altrad…
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BAM’s Dunfermline campus breaks Passivhaus world record
Jim Ward, Scottish regional director at BAM UK & Ireland, said: “Passivhaus is not just about changing building standards, it’s about changing a mindset to get quality embedded into how we deliver buildings within the construction industry. We are delighted to have received certification from the Passivhaus Institute, and recognition for the energy efficiency methods…
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Hinkley contractors face prosecution over site supervisor death
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has notified NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd that they will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality at Hinkley Point C. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Construction Industry Council signs conflict avoidance pledge
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has signed a pledge encouraging early resolution of disputes in construction and engineering. The conflict avoidance pledge is a campaign launched by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition, a group of more than 90 industry professional bodies, including RIBA, ICE and RICS. By signing the pledge, organisations commit to adopting the Conflict…
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Deaths down, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Deaths slow, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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World’s first iron-framed building site moves closer to regeneration
John Moffat, Capital & Centric’s joint managing director, said: “Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is already an incredible piece of regeneration, and we’re proud to be building on that legacy. This is about creating a walkable, social, sustainable neighbourhood that feels like it’s always been part of the town. Somewhere with personality, soul and proper green space…
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Developer fined £165,000 after ‘blatant disregard’ for fire safety during works
An Altrincham-based construction company has been fined £165,000 after it repeatedly failed to implement fire precautions during the renovation of a residential project in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences relating to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments across six floors. In May 2023, the Glovers…
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Balfour Beatty gathers MPs to highlight road worker abuse
Lee Hewitt, UK health, safety, environment and sustainability director at Balfour Beatty, said: “No one should face threats, intimidation or violence simply for doing their job: but this is the reality for far too many of our road workers every day. At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to standing up for our people, raising awareness,…