‘Nowhere to hide’ for offending water companies as faster penalties introduced

The government has introduced a regime of faster penalties of up to £500,000 in a bid to improve responsiveness to environmental infractions on the country’s waterways. Described as the latest measure in the ongoing overhaul of the water system, the new regime – unveiled yesterday… The post ‘Nowhere to hide’ for offending water companies as faster penalties introduced appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£4.5bn compensation claim launched against seven housebuilders

The Architects’ Journal £4.5bn compensation claim launched against seven housebuilders A £4.5 billion legal action has been launched against seven of the UK’s biggest housebuilders, claiming more than 700,000 people are owed compensation due to the companies’ alleged collusion The post £4.5bn compensation claim launched against seven housebuilders appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Ian Weinfass

Four firms ordered to stop working with engineered stone

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has ordered four companies to stop working with engineered stone over safety fears. According to a statement from the regulator, the firms received prohibition notices following visits from inspectors. Each of the businesses was found to lack adequate control… The post Four firms ordered to stop working with engineered stone appeared first on Construction News.

Four companies ordered to stop using engineered stone

Firms had no control measures in place to prevent deadly disease. The post Four companies ordered to stop using engineered stone appeared first on Construction Management.

Six desalination schemes planned for southeast England

Six desalination plants, which can turn seawater into drinking water, are planned to be built by water companies in southeast England, according to a government minister. The post Six desalination schemes planned for southeast England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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