Construction News

JULY 24, 2023

The government’s major-projects body has flagged “significant issues” at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), just over two months ahead of the new watchdog assuming its full responsibilities.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Sue Ryan and Gemma Whittaker are construction partners, and Emma Knight is a principal associate, at Gowling WLG Almost all building work carried out in England must comply with building regulations. Historically, however, the sanctions for breaching the rules were minimal.

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Construction News

JUNE 18, 2024

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has said that work on more than 50 ‘higher risk’ projects will need to be paused until it can sign off their applications, Construction News can reveal.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Ensuring occupational health and safety (OHS) in construction is paramount to protecting workers from hazards and creating a safe working environment. This article explores key strategies, regulations, and technologies that contribute to improving OHS practices in the construction industry. Key Strategies for Enhancing OHS 1.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed Philip White to lead the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on a permanent basis.

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Construction News

APRIL 28, 2023

Peter Baker has retired as head of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), which sits within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE director of regulation Philip White (an ex-head of the organisation’s… The post Head of Building Safety Regulator retires appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction News

JANUARY 23, 2024

As concern grows over the structural safety of post-war housing blocks, the Building Safety Regulator is prioritising the issue On 16 May 1968, four people died and 17 others were injured after the 22-storey Ronan Point tower block in east London partially collapsed. appeared first on Construction News.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The post Fire Regulations For Rental Properties: Landlord Fire Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Furthermore, a fire poses a substantial threat to the safety of your tenants. Be vigilant regarding fire safety throughout the year, especially as the holiday season approaches.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Building Safety Regulator has vowed to inspect all buildings with unsafe cladding in its first year of assessments.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The post Essential Advice for Bringing Your Construction Business into Compliance with Health and Safety Regulation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Training Speaking of training, the training of staff can be essential to maintaining site compliance with health and safety regulations.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Navigating the complexities of health and safety regulations is no small feat for Manchester’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It’s about creating an environment where safety permeates through every business layer, protecting your interests and, more importantly, the well-being of your staff.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many contractors are ignoring safety regulations despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are already in place and affect every project, not just high rise residential projects (HRBs), according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

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Construction Law

MARCH 8, 2024

The Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG) has hit out at developers for continuing to build with designs appropriate to older standards. The group says that some developers show an approach based on minimal compliance of safety regulations.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2024

But when it comes to who's permitted to accompany the inspector, it's worth knowing that OSHA published a final rule on March 29 amending regulation (29 CFR 1903.8(c)) But when it comes to who's permitted to accompany the inspector, it's worth knowing that OSHA published a final rule on March 29 amending regulation (29 CFR 1903.8(c))

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 13, 2024

The construction industry is experiencing an ongoing labor shortage, with over half a million open positions, many of which are filled by inexperienced workers lacking safety training. While some incidents are purely accidental, many are preventable when proper safety training and protocols are in place.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 29, 2018

The average number of fatalities for these types of hazards in 2016 was twice that of the previous five years.

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The regulation update will explicitly mandate that employers provide appropriately sized safety gear, which could better protect more workers, especially women.

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Safety Regulations 227

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 9, 2024

. — KPA , a leading provider of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance solutions, announced the release of new features in the KPA Flex software platform that are specifically tailored for construction safety programs to streamline efficiency, increase real-time visibility, and foster a robust safety culture.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

A statement by the joint venture said: “Due to the current uncertainty regarding future building safety standards, Havering and Wates have taken the difficult decision to pause the construction at Waterloo and Queen Street, part of the 12 estates programme through our joint venture. ” . ”

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 2, 2023

Specialists are being urged to join a new framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector. LHC Procurement Group’s Fire Safety (FS2) Framework is now open for prospective suppliers across the country to apply until mid-August.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations. It’s great news for the sector.”

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The Construction Index

AUGUST 27, 2024

Management of the Sellafield nuclear waste site in Cumbria has been found to be in breach of health & safety regulations. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

An unlikely safety failing has landed a nuclear power station in trouble with the regulator. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2024

With A-Gas’ deep commitment to safety and quality, we find it critical we share this message to keep technicians and anyone who travels on the road safe. The Department of Transportation (DOT) sets rigorous safety standards for containers used to transport hazardous materials, including refrigerants.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 2, 2024

Top Interview Questions and Answers for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Job Roles Discover essential HSE interview questions and answers for construction professionals. Learn the importance, regulations, and best practices to ensure safety and success in the construction industry.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) first strategic plan - a requirement of the Building Safety Act 2022 - has been published, claiming that its impact on high rise building design can already be seen.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) had by the end of June extended nearly half of high-rise refurbishment applications beyond the eight-week time limit, a minister has revealed.

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Construction News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has allocated additional resources to tackle building control delays following a crunch meeting with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).

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Construction News

AUGUST 20, 2024

A building-control firm has gone under after its application to be listed by the new regulator failed, leaving projects in the lurch.

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Prodyogi

APRIL 22, 2023

In the United States, construction laws cover various aspects of construction projects like building codes, safety regulations, contract laws, environmental regulations, and labor laws.A Construction laws are a set of standard rules and principles followed to construct any building or structure in the country.

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Construction News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke have been served warning notices by the nuclear regulator over fire-safety failures at Hinkley Point C. The Office for Nuclear Regulation also served notices to… The post Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke warned over Hinkley Point safety breach appeared first on Construction News.

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Safety Regulations 110

Construction News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A subsidiary of a sanctioned firm has been appointed to provide services for high-risk buildings (HRBs) under a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) framework. LB Building Control was appointed to the framework until 2027, according to a statement released by its parent company, Assent BC.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

Insulated Inspection Mirrors Offer Enhanced Flexibility and Safety Burlington, NJ – Cementex , the safety tool specialists, announces the launch of the only fully insulated flexible inspection mirror on the market. These flexible mirrors empower professionals to confidently conquer OSHA, NFPA 70E, and CSA-Z462 rules and regulations.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 24, 2024

2024 Annual Increase in OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Takes Effect ibush Wed, 01/24/2024 - 08:12 The new amounts reflect annual cost-of-living adjustments to OSHA civil penalties and went into effect on Monday, Jan. Read more Regulations Jobsite Safety Jobsite Safety 15 The U.S.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

The cost of complying with the Building Safety Act has blown a hole in the latest accounts from Willmott Dixon. And the contractor vowed to go after “designers, fire engineers, supply chain and insurers” to reclaim a “substantial portion” of the £62m it has set aside for building safety and cladding retrofits.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

New York, NY – Decades before OSHA or the implementation of stringent safety regulations, a daring group of workers perched over the bustling streets of Manhattan on a steel beam during the construction of the 66-story, 850-foot-tall Rockefeller Center. ” .

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