Tag: Site
-
In pictures | Roman road discovered in Manchester city centre site
Archaeologists have uncovered “remarkably well-preserved” Roman remains at a site in Manchester city centre where contractors TJM and Lee Contracting are building a 2,000 sq m commercial mixed-use development. The excavations by Civic’s archaeology and built heritage team revealed a Roman road and settlement remains, including industrial hearths, which together span the late 1st to…
-
Graham to turn former Boddingtons site into homes
Richard Cook, chief development officer at Clarion Housing Group, said: “Boddingtons is a cornerstone of our ambitions for central Manchester to deliver high-quality, affordable new homes and a striking new presence on the city’s skyline. This project will transform a long-derelict site and help address the city’s growing housing need with a focus on design,…
-
How Workplace Safety Impacts Construction Site Liability
In construction, every task involves risk, from lifting heavy materials to operating machinery. Employees face hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even death. When safety measures are ignored, legal consequences often follow. Companies may be held responsible, and injured employees could face long recovery periods without support. The good news is? Understanding how…
-
Hinkley contractors face prosecution over site supervisor death
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has notified NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd that they will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality at Hinkley Point C. View the original article and our Inspiration here
-
New CIOB award for site management
A site manager with Crest Nicholson is the first to receive a new CIOB award in site management. Natasha Waterman, a student member, received the CIOB Lance Saunders Commemorative Award in Site Management. The award celebrates outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a commitment to continuous learning and excellence in site management. The award celebrates…
-
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…
-
On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A beam listed in structural drawings as one foot wide turned out to be three, an early glimpse of the conditions crews encountered throughout the renovation of the Waldorf Astoria New York. The landmark hotel closed in…
-
Laing O’Rourke installs first modular lift at Network Rail testing site
Laing O’Rourke and Finnish lift engineering company Kone have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The lift was removed from the trailer bed of the delivery vehicle and installed fully upright in 26 minutes, Laing O’Rourke said. The modular lift is designed for use…
-
Site supervisor fined after exposing schoolchildren to asbestos
A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work. Adrian Barraclough, 54, was working as a site supervisor during the refurbishment of kitchen facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol in May 2023. He cut through asbestos insulating board using a circular…
-
How AI Surveillance Is Improving Construction Site Safety
—
by
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths in the U.S. occurs in the construction industry. In 2023 alone, construction sites reported over 174,000 injuries, many of which could have been prevented through enhanced monitoring and response systems. As site complexity increases and labor shortages persist, the need for…