5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (348+ words) This information uncovers the number of fire safety hazards found at construction sites across the UK, the number of enforcement notices issued, and the number of both fatal and non-fatal injuries caused by fires or explosions. Gary Ellis, fire safety…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (234+ words) Responding to the consultation on updated RIDDOR regulations, the CECA have said that the regulations need to be clear, proportionate, and practical for civil engineering contractors. Where the reforms need to support civil engineers is in maintaining proportionate thresholds and…...

7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (219+ words) The partnership was backed by Made Smarter, the government-funded initiative, which is helping SMEs access specialist digital skills and emerging talent through funded university placements, providing a low-risk way to explore and deploy new technologies on the factory floor. With…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (724+ words) Even today, a significant portion of a mechanical engineer's working week can be taken up by repetitive and manual tasks, whether that's cross-referencing calculations, updating drawings or correcting clashes. Combine this with the challenges of tighter project timelines, increasingly complex…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (510+ words) The HS2 recruitment hub acts as a drop-in facility to help local people gain employment and training opportunities as part of the HS2 programme. Besides HS2, the hub also offers opportunities to work on other major infrastructure and regeneration projects nearby. Of the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (497+ words) The Department for Transport (Df T) may not be learning lessons from HS2 at all when approaching Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), says the PAC. In a new report released today, they highlight risks that the full benefits of the programme cannot be…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (617+ words) At its core, a Structural Warranty is designed to protect buildings against hidden structural defects that may only appear after construction is complete. In today's regulatory environment, it's not just a requirement for lenders; it's a key part of managing…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (233+ words) Delivered by British Gypsum, the best practice guide dedicated to fire-rated junctions addresses a long-standing gap in fire safety standards and helps construction professionals design and build with confidence. "The industry has long needed junction solutions that are not only…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (739+ words) Equipment failures can quickly disrupt schedules and increase project costs. Predictive maintenance in construction helps teams identify potential issues before they lead to breakdowns, improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime. Construction companies make major investments in equipment fleets, making asset…...

2+ day, 51+ min ago  (357+ words) The new furnace became operational in early May, following successful initial flame tests and incorporates cutting-edge technology that allows operators to switch between vertical and horizontal testing orientations at the push of a button " a feature that significantly enhances its…...