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Deaths down, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Deaths slow, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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World’s first iron-framed building site moves closer to regeneration
John Moffat, Capital & Centric’s joint managing director, said: “Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is already an incredible piece of regeneration, and we’re proud to be building on that legacy. This is about creating a walkable, social, sustainable neighbourhood that feels like it’s always been part of the town. Somewhere with personality, soul and proper green space…
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Developer fined £165,000 after ‘blatant disregard’ for fire safety during works
An Altrincham-based construction company has been fined £165,000 after it repeatedly failed to implement fire precautions during the renovation of a residential project in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences relating to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments across six floors. In May 2023, the Glovers…
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Balfour Beatty gathers MPs to highlight road worker abuse
Lee Hewitt, UK health, safety, environment and sustainability director at Balfour Beatty, said: “No one should face threats, intimidation or violence simply for doing their job: but this is the reality for far too many of our road workers every day. At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to standing up for our people, raising awareness,…
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Home-grown tech for African construction
“My whole journey started changing when I first got introduced to drone technology in 2018,” he says. “I was just fascinated by how we could introduce this technology into the construction field. I registered my own company, Robotic Hover Holdings, and from then I’ve just been flying drones and learning how to create AI dashboards…
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How to avoid common mistakes when repointing brickwork
Repointing brickwork is usually required at least once or twice per century. Wear, weather and structural stresses cause the mortar between bricks to deteriorate over the decades, until you’re left with unsightly pointing and possibly an unsafe building. If your property was built in the 1980s or earlier, it might be time to tackle this…
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Thermostatic valve problems? How to identify and fix issues
Thermostatic valve problems can be a real inconvenience, especially during the winter months when you need your heating system to be working at its optimum. They are a key part of a heating system, and when they’re not working correctly, you won’t be getting the warmth that you need. Almost all types of radiators have…
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Eminem’s pregnant daughter offers home reno tips in new series
Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade Scott is stepping into the spotlight with her new home renovation series, Just A Little Reno. Pregnant and in her third trimester, Hailie is balancing the demands of her pregnancy while leading a full-scale makeover of her best friend Brittany’s first home – a 1990s fixer-upper plagued by clashing green paint,…
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Eminem’s pregnant daughter offers home reno tips in new series
Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade Scott is stepping into the spotlight with her new home renovation series, Just A Little Reno. Pregnant and in her third trimester, Hailie is balancing the demands of her pregnancy while leading a full-scale makeover of her best friend Brittany’s first home – a 1990s fixer-upper plagued by clashing green paint,…