The Temporary Works Forum (TWf) has published guidance on the “Effective management of scaffolding to BS 5975: 2019”. Document: TWf2020: 01, September 2020 offers advice on temporary works management procedures. Additionally, it highlights the need for all of those involved to understand the roles, responsibilities and procedures in the effective management of scaffolding. In fact, it […]
Revised guidance on hoardings is now available via The Temporary Works Forum (TWf). As a result of this, the guidance note from the Temporary Works Forum (TWf) aims to assist all parties working in construction to understand the key issues. Furthermore, it will also help those specifying, managing, designing and installing hoarding structures. Hoarding design […]
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has announced new guidance on face coverings on construction sites to ensure safety for all. The Use of Face Coverings in Construction during Coronavirus (COVID‐19) now recommends that face coverings are worn where workers on site are not required to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). It also states workers must […]
Revised tower crane guidance is now available from the Construction Plant-Hire Association. The organisation’s Tower Crane Interest Group has put together new guidelines for construction industry workers in a technical information note. In fact, the note (TIN031) covers all aspects of tower crane management, including the design, construction and inspection of tower crane bases, grillages, and […]
Kier is trialling inflatable lane closure airbags that can be put up in a matter of minutes to help protect road workers. The contractor is trialling the new inflatable barriers in Coventry. As a result, they hope to lessen the number of drivers who accidentally drive into roadworks areas. In doing so, they aim to […]
Over the years, there have been several collapses of temporary works, causing loss of life and serious injury. As a result, the UK government set up an advisory committee on falsework (the Bragg Committee). This committee issued its final report in 1976. The recommendations of the Bragg Committee were embodied in BS 5975: Code of […]
What’s your new year’s resolution? 2020: a new decade or the end of a decade? Whatever the year 2020 is, it certainly feels like we are at a tipping point for the environmental agenda. So what will your new year’s resolution be? In the last decade, we saw – globally – some of the hottest […]
How can we make plastic-free a habit in construction? New environmental policies to tackle water and air quality, plastics and nature Last week at the State Opening of parliament, The Queens Speech detailed government intentions to make environmental principles law. As a result of this, the environment is now front and centre stage. Therefore, new […]
The third instalment of our Environmental Insights series coincides with Water Quality Month. Here, Martin Ballard highlights the role construction can play in maintaining and enhancing water quality in the UK. Martin works as Group Environment Manager for Willmott Dixon and is also a contributor to the Environmental Manual. Please explain a little about your […]