The Construction Index

AUGUST 7, 2025

During a routine inspection to the site on 16 th May 2022, a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) inspector discovered that 12 square metres of asbestos insulation board (AIB) had been present in a dumb waiter lift shaft – but had already been illegally removed by unknown individuals.

Maintenance

The Construction Index

JUNE 23, 2025

Quality group calls for HSE to lose Building Safety Regulator 6 hours The Health & Safety Executive is proving to be the wrong body to host the Building Safety Regulator, it is being argued. Hiab UK plans Wrexham move 1 day Hiab, a Swedish manufacturer of lorry loader cranes, is planning to open new UK headquarters.

Land Use Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the incident and found breaches of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It is shorter than his other thumb, he cannot bend it fully and it is permanently swollen. In cold weather the thumb is prone to stiffness and soreness.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

The government will explore the potential to use PPPs: in certain types of primary and community health infrastructure; and for taxpayer-funded public estate decarbonisation projects such as the installation of solar PV, battery storage and low carbon heating solutions (where PPP may be considered alongside alternative private finance models).”

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Changes at Barratt North East 6 hours Promotion for Moore as Milburn retires Quality group calls for HSE to lose Building Safety Regulator 6 hours The Health & Safety Executive is proving to be the wrong body to host the Building Safety Regulator, it is being argued.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), established as by the Building Safety Act 2022 as the post-Grenfell building control authority for residential tower blocks, is to be shaken up – with actual fire fighters taking charge. Running it all will be a pair of long-serving fire fighters.

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Sir Peter Lauener, chair of the CITB Senior functionaries of Homes England, National Highways , the Building Safety Regulator, the Rail Standards Board, the Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) feature in the latest list of gongs, along with various private sector nabobs and worthies.

Construction Equipment

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

OSHA has increased its monetary penalties 2% for breaking OSHA regulations and standards. The increased amounts for these penalties apply to violations cited after January 15, 2020. However, non-compliance to OSHA regulations goes beyond financial penalties. Posting requirement violations. Most Cited OSHA Violations Overall.

Safety Regulations

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client.

Health Regulations

The Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2024

In addition to pushing for the elimination of excessive regulations and promoting careers in the skilled trades, NAHB's plan calls for initiatives that will: 3. The price of distribution transformers is up 72% since February 2020, and the severe shortage of transformers is delaying housing projects across the nation.

Building Products Distribution

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this episode, we talk with Jeffrey Citrone , Manager Health and Safety Compliance at KAHUNA Ventures LLC , about how to go about implementing a system-based approach to safety. Let’s dive deeper into a fascinating discussion with this industry expert and his unique insights into industrial health and safety.

Safety Regulations

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 13:13. September 15, 2020. The selection of alternative raw materials and fuels requires careful consideration of the potential impact on environmental emissions, process operation, cement health and safety, cement performance, overall economics, as well as compliance with relevant regulations.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Each service to be provided is regulated by a digital contract.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Since 2020, the coronavirus is the deadliest pandemic in U.S. Can state OSHA regulators override this? OSHA has the authority to issue emergency temporary standards only if it can show both of the following factors: Employees are exposed to grave danger from the hazard. The ETS is necessary to protect employees from that danger.

Health Regulations

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Letting advanced safety certifications lapse, ignoring emerging methods/technologies, under-investing in ongoing skills development, or failing to master equipment and regulations does not reflect well. Firms that fail to consider workers’ mental health can experience higher risks down the line.

Safety Regulations

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 13:13. September 15, 2020. The selection of alternative raw materials and fuels requires careful consideration of the potential impact on environmental emissions, process operation, cement health and safety, cement performance, overall economics, as well as compliance with relevant regulations.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . For instance, the most cited standard in the manufacturing industry from October 2019 to September 2020 was related to the control of hazardous energy (lockout / tagout). So how can you do this?

Safety Regulations

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

One of the most recent studies came in 2020 , by Sinphonie Consortium, which found European students in classrooms with proper daylighting performed better in math and logic tests. Natural light does more than boost student performance; it can also impact health.

Energy Efficiency

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

1) In response, organizations are moving towards human-centered design, ensuring employees’ health and well-being. 2) Benefits of circadian lighting include: Improved sleep quality: By mimicking natural light, circadian lighting helps regulate melatonin production, leading to better sleep patterns. (3) 3, 12 July 2019, pp.

Health Regulations

Field Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

BIM VIEWER Save time and avoid rework with BIM Learn more → Cloud computing You may often see cloud computing in sectors like finance, health care and manufacturing, but this software has its place in construction. These devices require registration with the Federal Aviation Administration and have regulations on where you can fly them.

Project Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Residents, including the increasing population of older adults, recognize the value of walking and biking for personal health and wellness, and see the larger community benefits of reducing emissions and improving air quality.

Land Use Regulations

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 18,510 reported eye-related injuries and illnesses among workers in 2020. Before 1988, federal regulations and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) prohibited the use of contact lenses with respirators and advised against their use in environments with eye irritation or injury risks.

Safety Regulations

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), only 29% of Americans can accurately identify specific aspects of their health insurance coverage. Partnerships with Educational Institutions: Collaborating with schools or universities can foster a culture of health literacy among students who may become future advocates.

Stakeholder Engagement

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Australian Productivity Commission’s 2020 report titled, Recent Productivity Trends[1], shows negative growth for the construction sector and is well behind the overall industry average. The 2018 Building Confidence report in Australia set out a clear framework to improve regulation and transparency. percent in manufacturing.

Building Commissioning

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Australian Productivity Commission’s 2020 report titled, Recent Productivity Trends[1], shows negative growth for the construction sector and is well behind the overall industry average. The 2018 Building Confidence report in Australia set out a clear framework to improve regulation and transparency. percent in manufacturing.

Building Commissioning

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Launching its Annual Integrated Report for 2022/23, NI Water has reiterated the necessity of full funding to protect public health, enhance the environment and underpin economic growth. The Director of Finance Regulation and Commercial outlines some key initiatives highlighted in the report. “NI

Land Use Regulations

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

Risk Management

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

Risk Management

Construction Daily News

JUNE 1, 2023

Better Health and Safety Construction workers face too many daily influences that could make them cash in on workers’ compensation. They prevent productivity losses and health issues by reducing staff’s physical contact with harmful trash. It’s essential to consider health most because it also helps overall sanitation.

Health Regulations

Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

This article was originally published in Government Construction (Volume 5, Issue 2 – Summer 2020), an ABA Division 13 Quarterly Newsletter. 3 Additionally, the contract permitted the contractor to recover time, but not money, for excusable delays as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 52.249-10. 22, 2020).

Government Works

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 3, 2020

They will be instigated purely on the initiative of the contractor, responding to public health concerns. In particular, this may arise via the contractor’s obligation to comply with the law and, in particular, health and safety regulations. which the contractor is required to comply with.

Health Regulations

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

The organisation boasts an impeccable safety record, offering regular visits from a health and safety officer to the scaffolding site. All scaffolding meets CDM regulations, SG4:15 and TG20:13 compliance. You can trust in the company’s robust health and safety procedure’s and protocols, applied to every project carried out.

Safety Regulations

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, various lockdowns were ordered and Americans learned a new term—“social distancing.” The health and safety of all Americans, including our Federal contractors, remains the top priority.”

General Contracting

Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The 2020-2021 shortages and supply-chain instability were a wake-up call. of GDP by early 2020. Construction of the church began in 2020. life, health, and safety standards and gave chaplains using the facility what they needed to relocate. Lastly, the chapel’s construction got underway in 2020.

Building Permits

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In addition to labour shortages, variations in immigration regulations and population trends can also impact the labour market and, consequently, construction costs. Planning permission, building codes, and public investment can all influence the cost of construction projects by imposing regulations, requirements, and financial support.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

Renewable Energy Systems

BDC Network

AUGUST 24, 2023

With jurisdictions nationwide enacting new regulations to expand the opportunities for homeowners to build accessible dwelling units on their land, multigenerational living has become increasingly prolific within single-family zoning.

Land Use Regulations