Opinion What construction must learn from Grenfell – and Apollo 1 Improving safety in the industry requires more than regulation. It requires moral leadership and a willingness to challenge unethical behaviour at every turn, says Paul Nash.
News Fire chiefs sound MMC safety warning Fire chiefs have warned that the ambition to build homes quickly and sustainably using modern methods of construction (MMC) should not come at the expense of building safety.
News Fire chiefs sound MMC safety warning Fire chiefs have warned that the ambition to build homes quickly and sustainably using modern methods of construction (MMC) should not come at the expense of building safety.
News Contractors call for ban on use of PIR board on internal ductwork A group of contractors has called for a ban on the use of polyisocyanurate (PIR)-based insulation for internal applications.
News Contractor and director fined for fire risk failings A building contractor has received a £600,000 fine, while its director must complete 100 hours of unpaid work and pay £4,200 after failing to manage the risk of fire at a site.
News Petrol fire leaves groundworker with serious burns A worker suffered serious burns when a co-worker used petrol on a bonfire at a site in Kent.
News Drought leads to rise in subsidence and fires Long dry periods are leading to increasing levels of subsidence and fires, according to home insurer LV General Insurance.
News, projectsafetyjournal HSE publishes revised construction fire safety guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a revised version of its Fire safety in construction (HSG168) document.