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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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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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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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HS2 Curzon Street construction reaches milestone

June 25, 2026• by

The first beams have been lifted at the station, marking the beginning of construction for the Curzon Street station deck The Curzon Station deck will be...

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Industry welcomes the passing of the UK’s seventh Carbon Budget

June 25, 2026• by

MPs have approved the UK’s seventh Carbon Budget, which is designed to reduce emissions by 87% from 1990 levels by 2040 The seventh Carbon Budget is designed...

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Construction costs could still rise despite Middle East agreement, research finds

June 25, 2026• by

According to new research from Currie & Brown, oil price volatility will continue to push up construction costs in markets around the world Despite the US...

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Construction costs could still rise despite Middle East agreement, research finds
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