The government is extending a grant scheme to encourage construction companies to switch their van fleets to electric vehicles. The plug-in van grant will be available for another year meaning businesses and van drivers can receive grants up to £2,500 when buying small vans up to 2.5 tonnes and up to £5,000 for larger vans […]
IEMA (The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals) has submitted its response to the UK Government’s Planning Reform Working Paper, which explores new strategic approaches to balancing development and nature recovery. Rufus Howard, IEMA’s policy and engagement lead for impact assessment, outlines the Institute’s key recommendations and concerns. The Government paper invites views on proposals […]
FM Conway and Transport for London are trialling the method of bringing the charger to the vehicle on a handful of road junction jobs in the capital. They have found that developments in how vehicles on construction sites are powered and charged could revolutionise how the capital’s transport network is built, ensuring London is greener […]
Bouygues UK is building zone 1 of Llanelli’s Pentre Awel development known as ‘Canolfan’, and having worked with sub-contractors and its supply chain during the course of the 24-month build, are thrilled to have achieved net zero on the construction project. This includes over 90% reduction on direct emissions of all fuels on the site […]
The UK’s green economy generated £83.1bn in gross value added (GVA) in 2024 – a year-on-year increase exceeding 10% despite headwinds for the national economy at large. Opportunities for further growth, compounded by the risks of inaction, means that growing low-carbon sectors should be a no-brainer for policymakers. This is edie’s headline takeaway from a […]
MPA members hold waste permits to recycle millions of tonnes of demolition and construction waste to produce recycled aggregate as part of the circular economy. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has criticised the Environment Agency’s plan to impose 10% levy on compliant firms . The Environment Agency’s decision to fund its efforts to combat waste crime […]
Help to raise awareness and educate your workforce about the consequences of poor health and safety with the latest HSE vital statistics poster. The latest poster presents Great Britain’s health and safety statistics for 2024 in an infographic style that is easy to understand. The 2024 statistics show: 1.7 million working people suffering from a […]
This short H&S training film produced by Morgan Sindall is aimed at construction operatives. “ The feedback I most often get from site operatives after showing the DVD is about how much the real life examples bring home the point about the wider impacts and true cost of accidents. The film really gets the messages […]
You can now access your favourite British Standards in a read-only format via the CIP Knowledge service. For an additional fee, subscribers to CIP Knowledge can now view up to 25 British Standards of their choice as part of their annual subscription. Costs start from an additional £736 per annum. There are two subscription levels […]
The Health & Safety Event is gearing up to be an exceptional gathering, inviting over 13,000 health and safety professionals from around the globe to convene once again at the NEC Birmingham from April 8 to April 10, 2025. This year’s event promises to be larger and more impactful than ever, providing an unparalleled platform […]