Tag: guidance
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Landmark suicide prevention guidance launched
The first British standard dedicated to addressing the risk of suicide and its impact in the workplace has been published. The standard – BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace – has been published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). It aims to provide employers with practical and evidence-based recommendations to help plan for, respond to and support…
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Cold-Weather Concreting: Technical Guidance for Preventing Winter Damage
As construction timelines stretch deeper into the colder months, concrete contractors are increasingly expected to deliver high-performance placements under challenging conditions. Cold weather can slow hydration, delay strength gain and significantly increase the risk of early-age concrete damage. Without proactive measures and technical know-how, cold-weather concreting can lead to compromised structural performance, costly repairs or…
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FPS publishes updated rig safety guidance
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has published the latest edition of its Working Platform Certificate (WPC/4e) to support rig safety across the industry. Originally developed in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive, the WPC requires the principal contractor to confirm that platforms are properly designed, constructed, and maintained for the equipment operating on…
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Temporary works: new guidance highlights early engagement benefits
Recent work by Mott MacDonald used this method to construct a new underbridge below an existing railway during a track possession, delivering a £1.2m saving on a conventional approach. The use of temporary works, combined with the observational method, gave the project team more certainty about how long the work would take, so there was…
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Suicide prevention guidance released for highways sector
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Elizabeth Pettersen, high risk locations programme manager at Samaritans, added: “Suicide is not inevitable, and together we can help prevent it. The road sector has an important role to play in making sure suicide prevention is considered at every stage, from design through to maintenance. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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DOT relaunches EV charging fund with stripped-down guidance
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday revived the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula program, which it suspended in February pending a review of implementation policies and funding guidance. NEVI was included in…
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Trimble Extends Siteworks Machine Guidance to Compact Track Loaders
Trimble has announced the expansion of its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module to now support compact track loaders (CTLs). This update integrates the company’s surveying and layout software directly with the machine, allowing operators to use the CTL’s bucket for 3D grading and leveling tasks. First introduced for excavators in 2023, the Siteworks Machine Guidance Module…
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Guidance for smart plant proximity alert technology issued
Best practice guidance for plant-mounted proximity alert technology has been issued. Entitled Good Practice Guidance for the Use of Machine-Mounted Human Form Recognition Systems (HFRS), the publication is a response to the increased use of the technology. HFRS use camera-based technology combined with AI to identify people near machinery, enhancing safety by alerting operators and…
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CLC publishes new Gateway 2 guidance to help with applications
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a new guide to help the industry with Gateway 2 applications. The 34-page document is structured around seven guidance notes and provides the baseline principles to help those involved in submitting and assessing applications for building control approval of higher-risk buildings. It also includes practical recommendations on the…
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Building Safety Levy: draft regulations and guidance published
The draft regulations outlining how the Building Safety Levy will operate have been laid in Parliament before final approval. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has also published guidance explaining how the levy will work and its exceptions. The Building Safety Levy will come into effect in autumn 2026, when developers of residential…