Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2025

News Our regular news round up reports on the Stewart review of major project delivery; consultation opening on procurement reforms; and a competition regulator inquiry into the roads and railways construction sector. Could those days be over thanks to newly announced reforms, asks Editor Nick Barrett.

Safety Regulations

ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. Municipal water line work began in December 2023 and is set for completion by October, Chase says. based Casella Construction, contractor for the water line.

Land Use Regulations

The Construction Index

JUNE 30, 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

Construction Equipment

Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2025

“From Shed to Shard” - that was the message delivered by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) at the BSR Conference in March 2023, to emphasise the wide reach of the Building Safety Act (BSA). This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

Safety Regulations

Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Wednesday Infrastructure Weekly Every Tuesday Labor & Safety Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Between 2011 and 2022, an average of 40 U.S.

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

UK Construction Blog

MAY 21, 2025

The post AI-Powered Safety Compliance: The Future of Housing Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. billion in 2023 to $11.2 Bureau of Labor Statistics states that construction-related fatalities accounted for nearly 21% of all worker deaths in 2023. billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 28.6%. At the same time, the U.S.

Safety Regulations

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

For Construction Pros

JULY 24, 2025

These benefits are especially valuable in enclosed or trench environments, where health and safety compliance are even more critical to the well-being of workers. As more contractors experience the reliability and safety benefits firsthand, adoption will expand beyond early adopters and into broader segments of the industry.

Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Builders, contractors and property developers need to understand proper garage door service because the construction industry must adapt to new regulations and evolving client expectations. billion in 2023 while projecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% Several fundamental regulations dictate garage door installation procedures.

Building Code Compliance

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

The structure fulfils high requirements in terms of energy efficiency, protection against the environmental influences and noise, durability, low maintenance, moisture regulation and sustainability. billion euros in 2023 with a worldwide staff of 5,900 employees. A wide range for all faade requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation

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

Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 23, 2024

thereby complying with the provinces fire regulations and mirroring those in the rest of the UK. The five metre wide roof deck actually extends around two sides of the building to cover a total area of 850 square metres, bounded by the safety balustrade and a section of standing seam aluminium roof.

Fire Protection System Installation

ENR Construction

JUNE 27, 2025

Pictured: The 1900 Lawrence downtown office tower for Goettsch Partners was completed by Hensel Phelps in 2023. Photo by Xnatedawgx, this file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

Permits

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

ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers all updated their procedures as CEQ rescinded its regulations, which previously had directed the agencies standards. Contractors see benefits, but environmental advocates say reviews will be less open to public participation and may overlook project impacts.

Environmental Impact Assessment

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

Safety Services Company

APRIL 8, 2025

When it comes to workplace safety, doing the bare minimum is a dangerous and costly gamble. This is why safety training in the workplace is so important. For safety managers and contractors, the stakes have never been higher. Businesses caught ignoring safety regulations can face hefty financial penalties.

Safety Regulations

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

Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

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Infrastructure Development

The Construction Index

AUGUST 4, 2025

The most recent set of cement data, for 2023, showed both weak sales and, more significantly, near record-low domestic production with an unprecedented proportion of imports, at 32% of the UK market. Delays at the Building Safety Regulator with the new Gateway 2 approval process are delaying high-rise housing developments.

Construction Equipment

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 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

For Construction Pros

JUNE 26, 2025

Before, there were no generators out there to be had — nobody was meeting their new regulations, so they granted an exemption, and were working with them. And then there’s the [potential] Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulation proposed two or three years ago that could impact a generator market.

Safety Regulations

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.

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