Day: November 11, 2022

Lead counsel Richard Millett KC described the 'web of blame' created by the inquiry participantsIn his closing statement at the end of Phase 2 of the inquiry, Richard Millett KC, lead counsel for the inquiry, said the evidence showed that “every one of the risks...

The fall in private new housing work, which dropped from 0.4% in August to -0.33% in September is a concern, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest construction figures from the Office of National Statistics ONS. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of...

Hudson Contract said average weekly earnings increased by 4.3% to £979 per week during October. The pay growth offsets the decline seen in September when earnings fell by 3.4% to £939 per week. The best performing subcontractors last month were in demolition and wrecking (up...

Once developed, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will provide a single agreed definition and methodology for the industry to determine what constitutes a net zero carbon building. The cross-industry group developing the Standard and championing this initiative includes representatives from the following organisations:...

The topping out ceremony marked a major the milestone with staff and key stakeholders signing the concrete stair core of the building alongside several members of pathology staff. Footage captured by the Trust’s time lapse camera shows the roof structure being completed and covering the lift...

Sladdens Pier is over 100 years old and provides protection for the Trawl Dock at the Port of Lowestoft. To protect both the structure and the Trawl Dock, Red7Marine carried out the construction of a new river wall in front of the offshore face of...

The specialist manufacturer of fire rated, acoustic and PAS 24 security doors and doorsets, currently employs 114 people, and is expanding its manufacturing operation into a second building, adding 1,277 m2 to its existing 4,134 m2 capability. It is designed to support strategic growth and...

The 37-year-old scaffolder was working for Worden Scaffolding on a commercial project at an industrial unit in Liskeard on 22 July 2019, where the company was installing edge protection on the unit’s asbestos cement pitched roof, which had fibreglass rooflights running along it. The scaffolder...