Health & Safety

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Building security in the UK is a constant area of concern for companies. Often the remit of facilities or operations managers, the issue of securing building entrances and exits also has underlying health and safety elements to it.  On the surface, the solution may sound straightforward: invest in robust industrial doors, heavy-duty deadbolts, premium-grade locking The post How to Ensure […]

Discover how SFS UK’s support and solutions help strengthen office construction and drive down carbon emissions. The post SFS UK expands technical support team to accelerate low carbon construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

SOCOTEC Land & Hydrographic Surveys are expanding their coastal survey services with a new base in Merseyside, Liverpool. The post Leading coastal survey company expands with new English base appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Discover why effective differentiation starts with strategy and brand positioning, and why trust ultimately becomes the most valuable asset. The post In a crowded construction market, trust is the ultimate differentiator appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Two new reports calling on UK industry to cut emissions from commercial building stock and energy optimisation are being launched today. The post UKGBC reports call for urgent action on retrofit and energy optimisation appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

A new J3 Advisory Office is opening in Scotland, with Mark Thompson to lead the team in expanding their property and finance services. The post J3 Advisory expands into Scotland with new office and senior appointment appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

East-West Rail has proposed new aspects of its plan in the continued development of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. The post East-West Rail proposes new Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor plans appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

A report from the Mineral Products Association argues the tax burden on UK construction materials producers damages confidence and investment. The post Report highlights burdens of rising taxes on construction materials producers appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Rolls Royce have announced the acceptance of a small modular reactor contract with Great British Energy for three units on the Welsh coast. The post Rolls-Royce lands milestone small modular reactor contract with GB Energy appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

A TICA White Paper argues industrial heat loss results in significant energy waste, increasing emissions while increasing reliance on imports. The post UK is failing to tackle industrial heat loss, TICA White Paper warns appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

MM Flowers Limited has been fined £134,000 after a worker suffered a life-changing injury, resulting in a leg amputation, at its Huntingdon processing facility. The incident occurred on 4 February 2023 when an employee became trapped by moving cargo, highlighting critical failures in workplace safety. The company was also ordered to pay £4,908 in costs The post Flower Supplier Fined £134,000 […]

Rory Evans of LHC explains why procurement frameworks speed up the delivery of safer, healthier and warmer homes. The post Why procurement frameworks are essential for delivering warm and healthy homes at speed appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Another home has received recognition in the Secured by Design awards, ATLAS, for excellence in deterring crime through design. The post Rosehip House recognised for delivering secure supported living appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Daniel Cashmore, of Osborne Clarke, warns of the potential unforeseen consequences of the recent retention payment ban in increasing disputes. The post Why the UK government ban on construction retention payments could mean an uptick in disputes appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The Lynfield Mount Hospital redevelopment will transform the facility into a modern mental health unit that supports staff and the community. The post Lynfield Mount Hospital redevelopment receives NHS England funding approval appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The FMB says appointing of a Scottish construction minister will help maintain Scottish commitments to housing and infrastructure targets. The post FMB calls for appointment of Scottish construction minister appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Octopus Energy’s Tenant Power tariff is set to incentivise landlords to invest in smart energy tech across social housing developments. The post Octopus Energy’s Tenant Power tariff delivers clean tech benefits across social housing appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

A Leeds-based plastics manufacturer, Commercial Lines Limited, trading as HLN Supplies, has been fined £16,000 after two of its employees suffered severe finger injuries in separate machinery incidents within a ten-day period in August 2024. The company was also ordered to pay £6,534 in costs following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation that uncovered The post Plastics Firm […]

Mark London and James King of Devonshires discuss what impact the banning of retention payments will have for SME construction companies. The post Will banning retention payments benefit SMEs as intended? appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

SOCOTEC Building Control recognised it faced several key health and safety challenges across its business due to several inconsistencies. The post How can SOCOTEC solve key health and safety challenges across the business? appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Huws Gray Limited, a prominent builders merchant, has been fined £2.2 million after one of its workers, Paul Coulson, was tragically crushed to death by a three-tonne pallet on a conveyor. The fatal incident occurred on 22 May 2024 at Herringswell Sawmills in Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, with the company receiving the substantial penalty at The post Firm Fined £2.2M After Worker Crushed to Death […]

Rotherham metal fabrication company, MTL Advanced Ltd, has been fined £140,000 after a 17-year-old apprentice sustained a crush injury to their thumb from a metal cutting guillotine during training. The incident occurred on Friday 8 November 2024, highlighting significant health and safety breaches within the company’s apprentice workshop. Safety failings led to crush injury for The post Firm […]

Trimble explores some of the common obstacles to the adoption of digital workflows and how you can use it to your advantage. The post Are you using digital workflows to your advantage? appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Homes England has agreed a multi-million-pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough to accelerate planning activity and unlock new housing development sites. The post Homes England backs Richborough debt facility to boost planning and housing delivery appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Considerate Constructors’ Scheme has introduced a more consistent framework for assessing responsible construction across the UK and Ireland. The post CCS launches updated checklist & scoring model for responsible construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.