In August the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) responded to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report. Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive at UKGBC said: “This report should be a massive wake-up call for governments across the globe. It reinforces the growing evidence base that too many commitments are being missed, and that […]
John Sisk & Son will switch all its sites in the UK to green biofuel from September following a successful trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil last year. The transition will include the deployment of smart tanks. The company will monitor these in real-time to record fuel use accurately. Sisk will look to mandate the use […]
CIP has published the latest updates to the Construction Health and Safety Manual and CIP Knowledge. Updated guidance on Leading and Lagging Indicators and Lone Workers. An update to the CLOCs references and an updated Build UK COVID Flowchart. Revised Guide to CSCS cards and Partner Card Scheme Information. In the Legal section there is […]
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity commissioned Glasgow Caledonian University to research suicide statistics from 2015 to 2019. Alarming results show suicides increased in construction. Analysis of suicides by job showed the number per 100,000 for construction workers rose from 26 to 29 between 2015 and 2019. The overall ratio stayed the same. Construction industry workers […]
House builder Countryside is the first developer to demand all telehandlers on its sites feature the latest worker proximity smart warning cameras. Countryside is working in collaboration with technology partner Safety Shield Global and Ardent Hire Solutions. As a result, all of its forklift telehandlers will now feature collision avoidance artificial intelligence cameras. These cameras […]
Wellbeing at work is a vast topic, and there’s a wealth of information out there. So, for any organisation getting to grips with mental health support in the workplace, it can be difficult to know where to start. CIP is looking at this important topic in six parts across the year. Part four offers advice […]
Build UK has issued an updated COVID-19 flowchart. This useful flow chart illustrates when to self-isolate. The Government has confirmed that, in exceptional circumstances, critical workers may be able to leave self‐isolation to go to work. As a result, eligible businesses will receive a letter from Government naming individuals. Find the latest version of the flowchart […]
Updated Working Safely Guidance | Construction Leadership Council Site Operating Procedure Update The Government has published updated Working Safely guidance which includes construction and offices and factories. The changes came as a result of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on 19 July. You can now find information on working in other people’s homes within the […]
The CIP Environmental Manual amendment packs have been sent out to all subscribers. The latest update to the CIP Construction Environmental Manual includes the following: General updating throughout consequent upon the end of the Transition Period following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. A description of BS EN ISO 14005 that replaces the withdrawn BS […]
Willmott Dixon has unveiled plans to install electric car chargers at all of its sites and offices. The contractor is working with specialist Rolec to install charging points at more than 100 locations this year. The chargers will be available for the 300 staff who have switched, or are switching, to electric cars under the […]