How the Hormuz crisis is pushing the Gulf states toward greater resilience

The blockade has sent ripples across the world’s supply chains but, while all eyes are on the price of oil, Gulf states are developing a more resilient infrastructure strategy. Coming… The post How the Hormuz crisis is pushing the Gulf states toward greater resilience appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Claire’s closes all stores as repeated administrations take toll

According to administrator Kroll, 154 stores have now been shut, although the chain's 350 concessions will remain open. The post Claire’s closes all stores as repeated administrations take toll appeared first on Property Week.

Contractors face tougher CIS fraud sanctions from HMRC

New rules mean greater risks and fines if firms don’t monitor supply chains closely

National Crime Agency launches campaign to tackle invoice fraud in construction

Police say sector is vulnerable ‘because it relies on complex supply chains’

Worker dies after being crushed by concrete drain at Winvic site

A 36-year old worker was crushed at a Winvic construction site in Kent after chains attaching a concrete drain to a digger did not release properly, according to a coroner. Joe Heath died on 21 January after being crushed by a large concrete drain on… The post Worker dies after being crushed by concrete drain at Winvic site appeared first on Construction News.