The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is the UK’s first cross-industry standard for net zero carbon aligned buildings. A pilot version was published in 2024 and, following pilot testing in 2025, the full Version 1 is set for launch in March this year. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is a voluntary standard […]
Join HSM and HSE on 23 March at 10:30am for a free, one-hour webinar that highlights the common failings seen in noise reports and equips consultants with practical guidance to improve accuracy, clarity, and compliance. Industry specialists from HSE, including Paul Delderfield and Jacqueline Patel will break down real-world issues from incorrect measurement approaches to […]
Every year too many people are killed or injured in accidents involving workplace transport. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), every year, around 50 people are killed and more than 5,000 are injured in accidents involving workplace transport. The most common causes are people falling from or being struck by a vehicle, objects […]
Following it’s move to MHCLG it has been reported that the Building Safety Regulator is preparing to reject its most problematic legacy Gateway 2 cases. The regulator has confirmed it is now reviewing the final 29 long-running legacy schemes on a case-by-case basis and will reject applications that cannot be resolved within the next one […]
On the 27 January 2026 the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) officially moved to a standalone organisation, paving the way for the creation of a single construction regulator – a key recommendation of the Phase 2 Report of Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The move from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to an arm’s-length body under the Ministry […]
Driving with diabetes is regulated by the DVLA. Drivers with bus, coach or lorry licences (known as a Group 2 licence) are required to inform the DVLA if they have diabetes treated by insulin or other medication (i.e. not treated by diet). There are certain legal requirements for drivers who manage their diabetes using insulin […]
Construction Industry Publications (CIP) is delighted to announce that Suzannah Nichol, OBE, Build UK Chief Executive, has become the new Patron of the CIP Construction Health and Safety Manual. She succeeds the previous patron, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. Suzannah’s association with the Manual began more than 30 years ago, when she first contributed as […]
Bad Vibrations, A new campaign tackling the widespread confusion surrounding Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) has just launched, produced by BSIF (British Safety Industry Federation) — the UK’s Trade Association for the Safety Industry. BSIF’s Measurement and Instrumentation Special Interest Group — made up of test houses, certification bodies, manufacturers, and distributors— recognised that while there’s plenty of […]
The CLC has launched a consultation, in partnership with Mates in Mind and the University of Warwick, to understand what can be done to improve mental health in the industry. It builds on research undertaken by the university, presented back in April this year, which showed how construction operates has a significant impact on mental […]
The BSIF Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) offers an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681, and outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts. Fall protection equipment plays a crucial role in safeguarding workers from the risks associated with working at height, which remains one of […]