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Construction output accelerates in ‘encouraging’ Q3
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...
Council uncovers major Carillion failings on £123m deal
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...
Scaffolder fined after worker crushed by forklift
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
Perth & Kinross Council takes action over lovelocks
Perth & Kinross Council is having carry out an operation to remove ‘lovelocks’ from one of its footbridges to prevent damage and enable a full structural inspection.Perth & Kinross Council is having carry out an operation to remove ‘lovelocks’ from one of...
MoD purchasers look for wider pool of contractors
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is looking to broaden its range of suppliers, with smaller contractors getting a larger share of its construction budget.The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is looking to broaden its range of suppliers, with smaller...
Scaffolding contractor fined for training and supervision breaches
A scaffolding company has been ordered to pay out more than £60,000 after a worker was crushed by a forklift truck.A scaffolding company has been ordered to pay out more than £60,000 after a worker was crushed by a forklift truck.Read Full Article: The...
Crossrail delay: Mayor under attack again
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Transport for London have been accused of misleading the London Assembly over evidence given on delays to Crossrail. source...
McLaren confirmed for Muse’s Hale Wharf
McLaren has been confirmed as contractor for the first phase of the £100m Hale Wharf canal-side development in London.McLaren has been confirmed as contractor for the first phase of the £100m Hale Wharf canal-side development in London.Read Full Article: The...
Wates starts Solent airbase village
Wates Residential has started work on its Daedalus Village scheme, building 200 homes on the Hampshire coast.Wates Residential has started work on its Daedalus Village scheme, building 200 homes on the Hampshire coast.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All...
Building boss fined after roof collapse on resi conversion
The director of a construction company has been sentenced after the partial collapse of a building during roofing work. Sheffield Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 24 February 2016, Jason Lycett, a director of principal contractor Brooke Ren Limited was responsible...
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