Worker injury caused 24-hour pause at Russell WBHO site

Activity was temporarily paused on a Russell WBHO site in Cheshire last month after a worker was injured, Construction News can reveal. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation following the incident at the Mere Golf Resort & Spa, which the Manchester-based… The post Worker injury caused 24-hour pause at Russell WBHO site appeared first on Construction News.

Modular firm sued after crane fall causes ‘significant damage’

An equipment hire firm is suing a modular specialist after one of its cranes suffered “significant damage” after toppling over during a lifting operation. Slough-based crane hire firm Baldwins Crane Hire launched a £1.5m legal claim against Vision Modular Systems following the incident at the… The post Modular firm sued after crane fall causes ‘significant damage’ appeared first on Construction News.

It’s time to capture the hidden economic value of climate resilience

In April, Storm Dave brought record-breaking wind speeds of 150km/h to Wales and left thousands of homes without power. On New Year 2024-25, severe rainfall saw over 100 flood warnings across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester.  In July 2022, the… The post It’s time to capture the hidden economic value of climate resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Dali Operator Faces Federal Charges in Key Bridge Incident

Two companies responsible for operating the container vessel M/V Dali face federal criminal charges.

Hire company hails proactive safety programme success

Travis Perkins Hire has seen a 71 per cent decline in plant overturning since it introduced a new safety programme, the company has said. The materials giant’s hire business introduced a new strategy in 2019, following a fatal incident involving a hired dumper and excavator… The post Hire company hails proactive safety programme success appeared first on Construction News.