AGC Survey Spurs Push for Work-Zone Safety Measures in Transportation Bill

As Congress weighs the next transportation bill, the Associated General Contractors of America is pushing stronger work-zone safety requirements after contractors reported persistent crashes and project disruptions.

CIOB welcomes building safety measures in King’s Speech but calls for stronger regulation

Although construction has broadly welcomed Labour's measures and bills announced at the King's Speech, some in the industry have raised concerns about how the new government will bridge the skills gap to achieve the 1.5m new homebuilding target. The post CIOB welcomes building safety measures in King’s Speech but calls for stronger regulation appeared first on Construction Management.

Essential Safety Measures Every Commercial Building Should Prioritise

The post Essential Safety Measures Every Commercial Building Should Prioritise appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Commercial buildings house employees, clients, and valuable assets, making safety a top concern. Accidents, fires, and other hazards can have serious consequences if proper measures are not in place. Ensuring a safe environment protects lives and preserves property. Safety planning covers multiple areas, from structural integrity to emergency preparedness, and it requires ongoing attention. Identifying […]

Mount Green fined after fire safety failings led to resident death

The housing association was responsible for the building's fire safety measures, and admitted breaching the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The post Mount Green fined after fire safety failings led to resident death appeared first on Property Week.

National Highways begins £1.8M safety measures on hazardous stretch of A35 in Dorset

National Highways has begun work on a 42km stretch of the A35 in west Dorset to reduce speeds and improve safety. The post National Highways begins £1.8M safety measures on hazardous stretch of A35 in Dorset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.