The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has published a carbon reduction e-learning course to enhance the industry’s understanding of this issue. Climate change has dominated our headlines for decades and has now become one of the single largest threats to our planet. As one of the UK and Ireland’s major industries, construction makes a significant contribution […]
Fleets accounted for the majority of electric vehicles (EVs) sold in Britain last year. In an online masterclass, Edie shared top tips from experts at PHS Group and First Bus for those companies interested in joining the EV fleet revolution. Fleets make up three in four EV registrations EV adoption in business fleets is accelerating. […]
A New Year lies ahead for ESG – so what’s in store for Environmental, Social, and Governance in 2024? 2023 saw several challenges, from rising anti ESG sentiment, increased focus on corporate greenwashing and a stalling EGS legislative landscape. Looking forward to 2024, it looks set to be a busy year with macro trends around […]
The latest fly-tipping statistics for England are now available. The latest fly-tipping statistics summarise the number and type of fly-tipping incidents and the enforcement actions taken against fly tipping in England. In 2022/23, 42,000 – around 4% – of total incidents were of ‘tipper lorry load’ size or larger. This is an increase of 13% […]
A mass timber structure development dubbed the ‘UK’s most sustainable neighbourhood’ has received the green light. Campaigning development company Human Nature has secured planning for the 685-home riverside estate. The development will feature circular principles and community-first thinking in its conception, build, and operation. The UK’s ‘most sustainable neighbourhood’ Lewes-based Human Nature is the brainchild […]
Leaders of the CSCS skills card scheme are urging the industry to prepare for the withdrawal of the Go Smart verification service. For over 10 years employers have used the checking platform to verify the skills, training and competence of CSCS card holders. Go Smart to be withdrawn March 2024 In 2023, CSCS announced Go […]
IPAF has released a toolbox talk on the safe use of MEWPs. Following a high‐profile fatal accident last year, the toolbox talk is available from Build UK member IPAF on the pedestrian control of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). Toolbox talks are short discussion sessions to explore the risks and safety issues specific to a […]
Just 15% of organisations say they have conducted a workplace fire risk assessment to cover the risks posed by devices containing lithium-ion batteries (LiB), new research finds. As reported by SHP, the data was gathered from over 500 organisations who were surveyed during webinars held by both IFSEC Insider and Firechief Global this autumn. While 15% […]
Build UK members continue to contribute to Construction Industry Publications Health & Safety and Environmental manuals. Construction Industry Publications (CIP) has continued its work with Build UK to ensure the Construction Health & Safety and Environmental manuals include industry recognised health, safety and environmental policies and standards. To this end, CIP works with both Build […]
The jib of a luffing tower crane collapsed overnight on Friday 12th January on a major residential job in west London. This is the second incident involving a falcon tower crane in the space of three months. Last November, a luffing jib collapsed on a residential construction site in Edinburgh. Crane owner Falcon Cranes said: “It […]