Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS
A new research project has been awarded £6m in its bid to end disruption caused by digging holes on construction sites. A UK consortium of leading scientific and engineering companies is developing new quantum cold-atom sensors that can detect sinkholes, mineshafts...
Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS
The Scottish transport secretary has held “positive” talks with Balfour Beatty and Galliford Try to resolve contract issues over the delayed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), including the release of further payment. source...
Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS
Construction activity rose by 2.1 per cent in the three months to September according to the Office for National Statistics, having built momentum after a poor start to the year. source...
Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS
Oxfordshire County Council has found a catalogue of failings including missing certificates and fire safety issues following an audit of work conducted by Carillion. source...
Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS
A Leeds scaffolding firm has been fined £63,000 after a worker was crushed by a forklift truck. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/best-practice/health-and-safety/scaffolder-fined-after-worker-crushed-by-forklift/10037036.article
