Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

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Health Regulations

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Changes at Barratt North East 18 hours Promotion for Moore as Milburn retires Quality group calls for HSE to lose Building Safety Regulator 18 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

JULY 9, 2025

He continued: “Optimism has been further eroded by the delays experienced by so many as a result of the introduction of the Building Safety Act. However, the recent spending review should act as a positive force for many aspects in support of what we and others in the industry are looking to achieve.”

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

However, amid this widespread financial and operational strain, the industry has also been coming to terms with the implications of the government’s recent Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. This project will transform a long-derelict site and help address the city’s growing housing need with a focus on design, safety and sustainability.”

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

9th July 2025 - Episode 181 - Listen online Got a story? 9th July 2025 - Episode 181 - Listen online Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Mace taps up another trade association functionary 5 hours Mace has recruited Alasdair Reisner from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association for a role described as advisory director.

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

Fire fighters called in to sort out Building Safety Regulator 1 day Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator are to be made, under new leadership and with extra staff. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Health Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

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

AUGUST 5, 2025

It wasnt an especially high roof fall but edge protection should still have been put in The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted roofing contractor Gary Smith for failing to provide edge protection for subcontractors. HSE inspector Tim Nicholson said after the hearing: “Clearly Mr Smith hadn’t learnt from his previous failures.

Roofing Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

the warehouse in Aberdeen Lawrie (Demolition) Limited admitted breaching safety regulations when working as principal contractor on the demolition of a vacant warehouse in Aberdeen. On 25 th May 2023, 42-year-old Sylwester Zdunczyk was working with a team on the warehouse roof, removing aluminium over-sheeting.

Roofing Systems

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

JULY 21, 2025

New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

The latter was one of the first high rise buildings to achieve Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator. Other notable awards included a £124.5m student accommodation scheme in Glasgow for Unite and a £100m mixed-use development in Leeds for Latimer.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

© House of Lords The House of Lords industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). © House of Lords The House of Lords industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JUNE 30, 2025

Construction News Ofgem gives initial approval to £24bn grid investment 4 hours Ofgem has given the provisional green light to an initial £24bn energy investment, Fire fighters called in to sort out Building Safety Regulator 1 day Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator are to be made, under new leadership and with extra staff.

Construction Equipment

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.

Land Use Regulations

Specification Product Update

APRIL 16, 2025

The system addresses Building Regulations requirements to maintain the continuity of fire resistance between a compartment party wall and the underside of the roof covering, so preventing the spread of fire and smoke. Builders are putting fire safety first and foremost.

Fire Protection System Installation

The Construction Index

AUGUST 4, 2025

Delays at the Building Safety Regulator with the new Gateway 2 approval process are delaying high-rise housing developments. While lower interest rates have eased mortgage costs, persistent affordability pressures, high inflation and growing job insecurity continue to weigh on buyer confidence.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

On 8 th June 2021, the apprentice, who had been with the company for six months, was using a portable table saw to cut plasterboard during the project at Hope Lodge in Tongue. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the incident and found breaches of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

The expectation is that homes built to the FHS will produce 75-80% fewer carbon emissions compared to previous regulations (Approved Document L 2013), with a strong focus on airtightness and high-performance building fabric, including walls, floors and roofs. Fire safety is a prime example. That’s not sustainable."

Building Materials Manufacturing

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Dudeney Lodge and Nettleton Court are among the towers coming down [image from Google Maps] A programme of demolition and reconstruction has been decided upon by Brighton & Hove City Council to address tower block safety concerns. That would only buy us 20 more years, at great cost and disruption, without solving the core safety issues.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Furthermore, during his tenure, Kier returned to the FTSE250 and recommenced dividend payments and has built a culture based on safety, delivery, discipline and performance excellence. Under Andrews leadership the group has increased its resilience, strengthened its financial position and currently has a record order book of over £11bn.

Construction Equipment

For Construction Pros

JUNE 22, 2025

As for California’s small engine regulation, the postponed implementation to 2026 has limited any immediate impact. Additionally, much of the equipment powered by our gas-powered GX Series is exempt from the regulation, which has further mitigated disruption. What regulations should rental companies be aware of right now?

Concrete Pouring

Construction Specifier

MAY 26, 2025

BHMA is the trade association for North American manufacturers of commercial builders hardware and is involved in standards, codes and life safety regulations, and other activities that specifically impact builders hardware performance standards for locks, closers, exit devices, and other builders hardware. 2021 Butts and Hinges.

Building Code Compliance

Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Lumber costs more Homebuilders’ optimism for fewer regulations from Trump’s Republican administration kept confidence at seven-month highs in December, according to a Tuesday NAHB survey. “Many residential building regulations are imposed at the state and local level,” said Oxford Economics head U.S.

Building Permits

ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2025

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Specialty Contracting

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

Wall Systems

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

By prioritising infrastructure improvements, the council aims to reduce the risk of emergency closures, improve safety, support the local economy and create jobs by improving journey times and the reliability of public transport. Councillor Ross said: “This programme marks a significant step forward for Hull.

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

JULY 21, 2025

The Regulated Asset Base (RAB) funding model that is to be used – like for the Thames Tideway sewer project – allows for a rate of return to be earned by investors during construction by adding levies to households in England, Scotland and Wales and some businesses, thereby moving risk onto consumers rather than investors.

Land Use 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

Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations. It’s great news for the sector.”

Safety Regulations

Construction Enquirer

JULY 2, 2023

Specialists are being urged to join a new framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector. LHC Procurement Group’s Fire Safety (FS2) Framework is now open for prospective suppliers across the country to apply until mid-August.

Safety Regulations

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Over the last six months, the energy regulator has studied the spending proposals from the electricity transmission owners, National Gas, and the gas distribution companies, to ensure they represent value for billpayers. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Approvals

Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

The rail regulator has slammed Network Rail for failing to examine the structural condition of bridges, tunnels and culverts. The ORR said the failure to tackle the now growing backlog of condition surveys of structure could lead to serious safety issues on the country’s railways.

Safety Regulations