What is suicide postvention? The importance of the first hours after tragedy

Industry response for the first 48 hours following a worker death needs more focus, says John Gaal Sr., director of worker wellness at Missouri Works Initiative.

Top 150 consultants spend more on artificial intelligence as perceived importance grows

One in three firms spend ‘significantly’ more on the technology than they did last year

How to Move Palletised Materials Safely on Construction Sites

The post How to Move Palletised Materials Safely on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In 2025/26, the construction sector accounted for more workplace fatalities than any other industry in the UK. It suggests that even though safety protocols and education may have improved, there remains a sizeable risk to the country’s construction workers. Close to half of those incidents involved moving vehicles/objects/machinery, stressing the importance of safely moving palletised […]

Global adds commissioning

Energy infrastructure specialist Global has launched Global Commissioning. Newly appointed director Ben Rushton emphasised the importance of including commissioning, the last phase of work, at the start of tenders.

The doctrine of Quantum Meruit is alive and well

Tim Bates of Auckland law firm TM Bates & Co reviews the 2020 High Court decision of Electrix Ltd v Fletcher Construction Company Ltd (No. 2) which recognises the importance of the doctrine of Quantum Meruit for the recoveryof the costs of construction work, in the absence of an enforceable contract. Facts • Fletcher was […] The post The doctrine of Quantum Meruit is alive and well appeared first on Building Today.

Riser Shafts How to avoid Failure

This educational module looks at riser shafts and the importance of eliminating risk through design. It provides an overview of riser shafts and the challenges they pose. It looks at the worst shaft fire in living memory, to ask whether the construction industry is heeding the lessons learnt from this. It explores the areas the industry must focus on, to highlight the design considerations which must be adopted to ensure risk is eliminated at a project’s earliest stages.

The Importance of Takeoffs in Construction Planning