Health & Safety

The Federation of Master Builders has published research finding that Northern Irish cowboy builders affect around 20% of homes. The post FMB find Northern Irish cowboy builders causing average losses of £493 appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Carbon data capture causes problems because most systems were already under strain before it was introduced, says Re-flow. The post Carbon compliance doesn’t add work – it exposes how well a business is operating appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Josh Decker, director of design at McAdams, on how AI is quietly reshaping the way cities are designed and built. The post AI in construction design: What changes, what stays human appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has launched a new digital learning system inspired by the look and feel of 3D gaming environments. The post ECITB launches digital learning system inspired by video games appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The Ministry for Housing, Local Communities and Government is calling for evidence to inform a strategy regarding built environment jobs. The post MHLCG call for evidence for built environment jobs strategy appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Recognising that the Grenfell tragedy could have been prevented, the government is focused on taking robust action to create a building safety system and to address problems identified by the inquiry. The post UK acts on Grenfell Inquiry recommendations to improve building safety appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has been issued a Crown Censure by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following a comprehensive investigation into significant radon exposure at HMP Dartmoor in Devon. The decision comes after findings revealed that both prisoners and staff were exposed to radiation levels exceeding legal limits for a prolonged The post HMPPS Receives Crown […]

The Climate Change Committee has released a report urging action to address overheating, flooding, and water supply climate adaptations. The post Drastic changes to UK climate requires urgent change, says CCC appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Build Warranty discusses the reasons that, despite The Middle East conflict, they are still confident in the UK construction supply chain. The post Steady hands, open doors: Why UK construction can take the Middle East shock in its stride appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Tetra Technologies UK Limited has been fined £350,000 following the catastrophic collapse of a 700-tonne chemical storage tank at its Peterhead premises on 21 June 2023. The incident left a 62-year-old self-employed worker with multiple life-changing injuries, including spinal fractures and severe chemical burns. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the failure was The post […]

Actis UK and Ireland technical manager, Harsha Mistry, says sentiment observed by Rightmove, Zoopla, Halifax, Nationwide and Santander, along with a survey by developer Story Homes, all point to increasing buyer demand for homes with lower overall running costs. The post Demand for lower energy bills highlights need for ‘fabric first’, says Actis appeared first on Planning, Building & […]

Core Highways implemented Re flow Field Management as a central operational backbone, creating a single platform, a single version of the data, and a single standardised way of working across all regions. The post How Core Highways unified five businesses into one data‑driven highways operator appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Homes England has given £16m to a Leeds urban village regeneration, transforming industrial brownfield into nearly 2,000 homes. The post Leeds urban village regeneration to build 2,000 new homes appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Diversity in construction is not a challenge to be managed but a solution to the construction skills gap, writes Nadine Pemberton Jn Baptiste, executive director of legal, governance & compliance at the Construction Industry Training Board. The post Equality, diversity and inclusion is the solution to the construction skills gap appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

According to a new report from the National Audit Office, the Sizewell C delivery model has significant costs and relies on big assumptions. The post DESNZ will need to monitor risks of Sizewell C delivery model closely, NAO warns appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Homes England housing completions have reached 40,200, the highest number in six years, and meeting government targets. The post Homes England housing completions at highest number since 2020 appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Emma Davies and Tom Aram AtkinsRéalis and Mark Powell, EDAROTH, explore the government’s 1.5m new homes target and the challenges facing delivery. The post Delivering new homes at scale will take a system of housing strategies appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

77 potential Grenfell criminal charges have been announced by Scotland Yard, with offences including gross negligence manslaughter and fraud. The post Scotland Yard announces 77 potential Grenfell criminal charges appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that the new HS2 cost estimate, on the back of last year’s review, could hit £102.7bn. The post HS2 cost estimate reaches staggering £102.7bn appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Payapps has launched a survey regarding payment practices in construction, and are urging contractors to share their experience. The post Have your say: Payment practices in construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Craig Johnson, senior account executive at Trimble, explores the value of standardised construction and the supporting role that digital technology can play. The post Designing out rework: The case for standardised construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

CITB has provided a total of £120m in grants, including £68m for construction apprenticeship grants, helping the industry develop a skilled, competent, and inclusive workforce. The post CITB supports over 30,000 learners with construction apprenticeship grants this year appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland has expanded its inspection services in UK energy infrastructure through the acquisition of LSTC Group. The post SOCOTEC UK & Ireland strengthens infrastructure capabilities with strategic acquisition of LSTC Group appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

If the UK is to deliver the infrastructure it needs over the next 10 years, the industry needs to change. David Porter, president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), looks at how asset owners can contribute to this mission. The post What’s needed to deliver the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The Royal Town Planning Institute warns that AI in construction planning could impact employment levels and records. The post RTPI warns AI in construction planning causing employment difficulties appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The Chartered Institute of Building and the Federation of Master Builders have released the results of their latest State of Trade survey. CIOB head of policy and public affairs David Barnes reflects on the key highlights and what could be in store for construction SMEs in the  coming months amid ongoing conflicts abroad and policy changes here in the UK. The post Cost pressures mounting for […]