Tag: Safety
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McGee, Erith among contractors in NHS building and fire safety scheme
ABCA SystemsAcorn Analytical Services AES Electrical & Compliance Services Airtube Technologies Airborne Environmental ConsultantsAqua Protec Asbestech Asbestos Survey and Management Ascendant Lifts Group Ayerst Environmental BLS Asbestos Casa Environmental Services Checkmate Fire Solutions ChirmarnCLC Contractors Clifford Devlin DB Fire Solutions EFT Systems Emchia Asbestos Solutions Environmental Essentials Environtec Erith Contractors Eta Projects European Asbestos ServicesFiresec…
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Advancing building safety through systemic change
Matt Mahony explains the work CIC is doing to prevent tragedies like Grenfell from happening again. Building on this, in September 2020, CIC introduced a Building Safety Committee, led by former CIC chair Professor John Nolan CBE. This committee, chaired now by David McCullogh, comprises leading industry experts from our member organisations, who convene regularly to…
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McLaren turns focus on building safety skills
Paul Woodhams is McLaren’s first building safety and refurbishment managing director. He talks to CM about competency and supply chain challenges. The £77.2m job, expected to finish this spring, includes recladding a total facade area of around 24,000 square metres, full window replacement, renewal of flat roofs, installation of building maintenance units, replacement of brickwork…
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Mandatory building safety CPDs for CIOB members
“Starting with the current CPD cycle that began on 1 January 2025, all CIOB members are required to undertake CPD in building safety, to remain up to date with the latest developments and regional regulations,” said Ros Thorpe, CIOB director of education and standards. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Is the Building Safety Act slowing down Labour’s housing targets?
However, while rightly seeking to ensure parties take responsibility for their roles in construction projects, the industry is facing frustrations with the resourcing and capacity of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), which is inevitably slowing down higher-risk building (HRB) projects and will have a knock-on effect for hitting government housing targets if not resolved quickly.…
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Manufacturer Highlights Fire Safety for National Battery Day
Shining a Light on Fire Safety for National Battery Day – February 18th -CT-MADE PRODUCT LINE PREVENTS DANGEROUS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES- WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) in Watertown, Conn. WHAT?: Urges safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on a day that celebrates the invention that powers our lives. From our cell phones to the cars we drive,…
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Safety experts warn of lithium-ion batteries risks in construction
CROSS-UK advises managing these risks by implementing safety measures such as the use of a battery management system, installation of fire detection and suppression systems, safe storage and disposal practices, adequate ventilation, regular inspection and maintenance, and proper emergency procedures. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Wood company fined again after repeated safety failures at Cowie plant
A multinational wood manufacturer has been fined more than £1m after two workers were injured in separate incidents at its plant in Cowie. West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, formerly known as Norbord, pleaded guilty to several health and safety breaches related to the two accidents, which happened within six months of each other in 2020. It…
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Is the Building Safety Act slowing the pace of cladding remediation?
Meanwhile, Vista Tower in Stevenage has so far been the subject of two separate FTT decisions. The first, DLUHC v Grey GR Limited Partnership granted the government’s application for a remediation order against Grey, the railway workers’ pension fund. The second, Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and others, determined Grey’s application for…
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Advanced Industrial Tech: Boosting Workplace Safety & Efficiency
In industrial environments, cutting-edge equipment and technologies are driving progress. These innovations are not only enhancing safety protocols. They’re also streamlining operations and solving challenges that were once unavoidable. Safer practices combined with improved efficiency create a new standard for how industries operate today. Boosting Workplace Ergonomics and Efficiency Through Exoskeleton Technology Exoskeletons are wearable…