A demolition company has been fined after a worker fell six metres through a roof opening during a demolition project, suffering serious injuries. Lawrie (Demolition) Limited had been appointed as the principal contractor to carry [read more…]
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is launching a new Directors’ Awareness Course to help business leaders understand their legal responsibilities within the powered pedestrian door industry. Designed specifically for company directors and business owners [read more…]
The construction industry is under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, embrace more sustainable practices and reduce waste. Currently, it is estimated to produce around one third of the world’s total waste and remains, according to McKinsey & [read more…]
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is putting the final preparations in place for a green bridge in Cornwall designed to improve local biodiversity and benefit recreation. The Marazanvose Bridge, constructed as part of Costain’s delivery [read more…]
Brentwood-based building contractor, PIC Construction Group Ltd, has acquired a new headquarters premises to facilitate its ambitious growth plans, with the business aiming for a £12m increase in turnover over the next three years. Established [read more…]
In challenging market conditions it never hurts for a business to focus on its customers and this is exactly what Toolstation has continued to do, particularly in the past two years since Angela Rushworth became [read more…]
Following the first multi-year Spending Review since 2021, the UK construction is still examining the finer details of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan, but here are some of the instant hot takes from the industry, with [read more…]
The construction industry is no stranger to complexity. From managing vast supply chains and budgets to coordinating contractors, engineers, subcontractors and a wider stakeholder network across large-scale infrastructure projects, the sector benefits hugely from process [read more…]
The government last week revealed its plans to double down on its net zero ambitions by mandating the installation of solar panels on the majority of new homes. It means the Future Homes Standard (FHS), [read more…]
Ballymena-based Clarke has become the first specialist contractor in the construction sector in Northern Ireland to achieve the highly regarded B Corp Certification for responsible business. B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by [read more…]
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