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Food firm fined £1.8m after workers fall during roof repairs
Food manufacturing company Karro Foods Ltd has been fined £1.8m after two workers suffered serious injuries when they fell over 4 metres through a roof light. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 13 April 2016, the two workers were investigating a leak from the roof...
Scotland sets out plan to boost broadband infrastructure
Plans have been announced for a new initiative to help deliver more broadband infrastructure in Scotland.Plans have been announced for a new initiative to help deliver more broadband infrastructure in Scotland.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All...
CN Payment 100 – the best and worst payers revealed
The top 100 construction firms take an average of 43 days to pay their suppliers, while the average proportion of invoices not paid to terms is 28 per cent, a Construction News analysis has found. source...
Forty-five contractors named on £800m framework
Kier, Wates, Vinci and Engie are among the names to be included on a construction works and improvements framework, worth up to £800m. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/forty-five-contractors-named-on-800m-framework/10041308.article
Lakehouse Contracts administration: Subbie tells of ‘obscene’ situation
The administration of Lakehouse Contracts has left a subcontractor “holding out” for a payment of £65,000. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/administrations/lakehouse-contracts-administration-subbie-tells-of-obscene-situation/10041220.article
Innovators sought for £115k investment prize
Construction News has partnered with software firm Coins to help judge its 2019 Grand Challenge, which will see one business owner walking away with a £115,000 investment. source...
Costain lands £125m North-east road upgrade
Costain has been appointed by Highways England to carry out the £125m upgrade of the A19 road in North-east England. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/contractors/costain/costain-lands-125m-north-east-road-upgrade/10041296.article
CMA probes competition in construction sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of UK construction services. source...
BakerHicks boosts site safety with BIM
Consultant BakerHicks has launched a BIM component designed to protect the health and safety of construction workers and end users. Risk Cube visually identifies and details risks within the design model and encourages collaborative sharing of health and safety...
Blu-3 wins cycleway scheme in West Sussex
Specialist infrastructure provider blu-3 has been awarded a new contract as part of Highways England’s Cycling Strategy to upgrade routes for cyclists and pedestrians along the A27 between Chichester and Worthing, West Sussex. Construction of the new cycleway started...
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