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HS2 contractor fined £400,000 after tipper truck incident

June 29, 2026• by

Skanska Construction UK Limited, Costain Limited, and Strabag AG have been fined following an incident involving an HS2 contractor and a falling tipper in 2021...

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World cup and heat wave putting stadium design to the test, say experts

June 29, 2026• by

The World Cup is exposing the complex and often competing demands of modern stadium design, according to SimScale and Thornton Tomasetti The 2026 World Cup is...

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NAO HS2 report warns that HS2 reset only has one chance left

June 29, 2026• by

The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report examining the HS2 reset and putting a time limit on contract renegotiation The NAO HS2 report shows now...

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Construction company fined after fall from height kills worker

June 26, 2026• by

Lima Construction Limited has been fined £50,000 after Antoni Rodrigues died in 2022 Antonio suffered a fall from height from an external scaffolding platform...

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Construction not ready for extreme heat, says university doctor

June 26, 2026• by

Research led by Dr Alba Fuertes, from the School of the Built Environment at the University of Reading, shows that extreme heat events are causing dangers to...

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Warning issued to review construction site energy solutions in a heatwave

June 26, 2026• by

Due to a brief warning issued by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) yesterday, Aggreko is pushing the warning that the heatwave can affect the power...

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Fire damper training crucial for improving safety, says BESA

June 26, 2026• by

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a training programme for fire damper inspection and maintenance as part of an ongoing...

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Strategic hub for growth: Transition period offers opportunity for UK housing reform

June 26, 2026• by

The UK construction and property sectors are preparing for a new chapter of development following the announced resignation of PM Sir Keir Starmer on 22 June...

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Chancellor targets UK planning reform and green belt flexibilities to deliver 1.5m homes

June 25, 2026• by

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has formalised the government’s commitment to an ambitious housing delivery programme, pledging to oversee...

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New CIOB president announced for 2026/27

June 25, 2026• by

Saul Humphrey FCIOB will be the new president of the institute, taking over from Paul Gandy FCIOB The new CIOB president has stated that he intends to promote...

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New CIOB president announced for 2026/27
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