A Blackpool contractor has been fined after putting employees at significant risk of a fall from height while working on a roof. Blackpool Magistrates’ Court heard how on two occasions in July 2019, two employees of Ron Richardson Construction Ltd were observed waterproofing a flat roof at fifth floor level close to an unprotected edge […]
Construction Industry Publications Ltd (CIP) is proud to sponsor the Environmental Initiative of the Year category at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2021. The independent awards ceremony, which is owned by the sector for the sector, will be celebrated virtually on 15 April at 19:00. 2021 is the first year of these new awards that […]
The Construction Awards of Excellence is a truly independent awards programme that will honour the exceptional contributions of companies and individuals in the construction and building sector across Great Britain. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the work achieved throughout the pandemic and shine a light on those who have gone above and beyond […]
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has provided a briefing that gives guidance on the programme of Public/Bank holidays and annual holidays, which apply in England, Wales and Scotland until the New Year 2022. Following the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) relating to the calculation of holiday pay under the provisions of the EU […]
Construction Industry Publications (CIP) are delighted to welcome Gareth Rondel to the Construction Environmental Panel. Gareth is the Sustainable Business Lead at CHAS, the leading health and safety accreditation service, which helps clients and contractors ensure compliance, manage and mitigate risk across different areas. These include health and safety, environmental, equality and diversity, financial and […]
CITB new ecourse platform launched: but what will it entail? Training and development are part of CITB’s three key strategic priorities. It is committed to working with the construction industry to provide the skills and training needed, now and into the future. To meet industry needs, CITB has launched an online eLearning solution – CITB […]
Workers on an ISG site have made an on-site designated paintbrush cleaning station by reusing site waste materials. They used a wheelie bin as the main container. Electrical basket offcuts served as a draining shelf to keep painters’ equipment on. Waste insulation made up the filtration layer, to absorb paint and allow cleaning water to […]
The IEMA has published ‘The Environment Bill: Background, content and passage through the UK Parliament’. The Environment Bill sets out a new environmental governance framework as the UK leaves the EU. After Brexit, the UK will not follow the European Union’s environmental policy and legislative structures. As a result of this, IEMA’s new document provides […]
The first solar and hydrogen-powered site cabins are being used by Costain and Skanska. They have been in use on their HS2 sites in a project push to cut carbon emissions by 50%. Sixteen Ecosmart ZERO cabins have saved a total of 112 tonnes of carbon over 21 weeks. Consequently, this has avoided burning 40,000 litres […]
