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Government Publishes Low Carbon Construction Plan

The response to the Low Carbon Construction IGT Report sets out the key steps which Government is taking, including the publication of an updated Carbon Plan, progress towards establishing zero ... Read more »

Government Publishes Low Carbon Construction Plan

Links Between Nasal Cancer And Poor Wood Dust Control To Be Re-investigated

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to investigate the occupational risks facing those in the woodworking industries, including research into the relationship between wood dust and nasal cancer...

Accident, arson or incompetence? The Penhallow Hotel fire debate rages on . .

Following last month's £80,000 fine on the owners of the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay, after the fatal fire there in 2007, the debate as to whether or not we have learned the whole truth ... Read more »

New Action Plan To Slash Construction Waste To Landfill

The Strategic Forum for Construction's Waste Subgroup has published its Waste Action Plan, which aims to halve the amount of construction waste going to landfill by 2012

Grant Offer Returns For BWF Members

The BWF is delighted to confirm details of the ConstructionSkills Grant Offer 2011 which will allow members to access significantly reduced rates for Chain of Custody Certification, Health & ... Read more »

European Burglar Resistance Standards BS EN 1627 -1630 Published

The European Burglar Resistance Standards they have now been published, despite earlier objections from the UK.

More Progress In Part L 2013 Consultation Process

The Domestic Group concerned with the development of the amendments to Approved Documents L1A and L1B held its third meeting earlier this week at the offices of Cyril Sweet in London

ONS Figures Point to Further Falls in Construction Over Next Two Years

The construction new orders published last week by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), show a 23 per cent fall in 2011Q1 compared to the final quarter of 2010, but the overall trend for the ... Read more »

Further Details Emerge On ‘Green Deal’

The Green Deal is the government's flagship energy saving plan, which will, from next year, enable people to access up to £10,000 upfront to pay for energy efficiency measures, repaying the ... Read more »

Failure To Protect Worker From Western Red Cedar Dust And Glue Vapour Costs Firm £52,000

A serious incident at a company who built hot tub deckings using Western Red Cedar wood has led to the business receiving heavy fines.

New Parental Leave, Flexible Working and Equal Pay Proposals Under The Spotlight

The Government has launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015.

Construction Industry To Work With Government To Lower Procurement Costs

The government has released a new strategy setting out the measures it will take to reform public sector construction procurement and reduce procurement costs by up to 20 per cent by the end of ... Read more »

How Much Should I Pay My Apprentices?

Since we last asked this question in early 2010, the government has brought in a minimum wage for apprentices of £2.50 per hour, which covers those apprentices previously exempt from the ... Read more »

Landlords’ hefty fines for breach of RRO

In two unrelated cases, landlords have received hefty fines for breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order : 2005