Construction firm fined for not complying with work at height regulations
Ron Richardson Construction pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 4 (1) of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 and was fined £18,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3,342.
Government releases new guidance for schools impacted by RAAC
The Department for Education has announced new measures to minimise the impact of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in education settings.
UK construction output sees slight reduction in January
IHS Markit’s recent January PMI data has illustrated a marginal decline in UK construction output, ending a seven-month period of expansion.
New skills training programme is launched for Green Homes Grant
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has launched a £6.9 million grant, the Green Homes Grant Skills Competition, for training organisations to help get tradespeople equipped and professionally trained to deliver the initiative.
Experts advise tradespeople on how to prepare for retirement
Following Pension Awareness Week, which is taking place on 13-17 September, research by IronmongeryDirect has found that one in eight tradespeople approaching retirement age do not have any financial preparations for their retirement.
HSE urges employers to carry out legal duties during Stress Awareness...
The Health and Safety Executive is calling on all employers during Stress Awareness Week 2024 to carry out their legal duties to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health at work.
Construction sector to suffer price increases into 2022
The industry is set to continue experiencing product and logistics issues into 2022 as demand for construction products falls from its summer and spring peaks.
Gov invests half a billion to help decarbonise public buildings
The government is investing half a billion to make energy efficient upgrades to more public buildings and businesses in the form of solar panels, more insulation and heat pumps.
SR Timber provides clarity on batten standards
SR Timber has released guidance to alleviate any confusion when adhering to British Standards BS 5534 and provide clarity on batten grading.
Last chance to enter the Pitched Roofing Awards
It’s crunch time. There are now just a couple of days left to submit your entries for the Pitched Roofing Awards. Don’t delay as the final deadline is Friday 6 November.