Despite emerging mandates for secondary guarding, contractors are advised to prioritise robust, task-specific risk assessments to prevent crushing and entrapment incidents, writes Brian Parker. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)…

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Hinkley Point C Second nuclear reactor arrives at Hinkley Point C Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor…

Contractor Graham has welcomed local transport minister, Lilian Greenwood, to its Dyecoats site in Leeds, as part of a campaign to improve safety and wellbeing in construction. The visit highlighted…

We have spent centuries strengthening the foundations of our buildings, but how sturdy are the foundations that support the people who build them, asks Nicky Denegri. For all the cranes…

A new training programme has been launched to promote green skills and support demand for housing retrofits. The Real Green Jobs Accelerator Scheme is being led by EN:Procure – the procurement arm…

A traditional academic start is not the only route into a successful built environment career, writes Tracey Field FCIOB. Tracey Field FCIOB hopes to encourage others who may feel their…

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reached a training milestone, with 3 million Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards issued across more than 60 countries. The PAL Card is proof…

National Highways has appointed Costain to design and build a new junction on the M5 motorway. Awarded through the Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP) framework, the contract is worth approximately £100m…

Construction of HS2’s longest tunnel is complete, almost five years after the works started. Once fitted out with tracks and overhead electrical equipment as part of later phases of the…

London’s affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite public investment through the mayor’s Affordable Homes Programme, according to a new report. The London Assembly Housing Committee’s…