More than half (51 per cent) of UK construction firms say transport-related delays are frequently impacting upon projects, research has revealed. Of those, 9 per cent say all projects are affected an ...

A pan-industry approach to controlling mineral dust in the workplace could help to reduce the UK’s occupational cancer burden, according to a global safety and health body. Around 800 people in Britai ...

CIOB launches online portal to increase interaction with government Construction is a major player in the future of the UK with more than 2.2 million people directly employed and making up 6.4% of the ...

Government proposals to offer a fast track planning process for house building are needed urgently, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: ...

Defying expectations: Small and micro employers rising to auto enrolment challenge. Nest has released new figures on small and micro employers, providing the first insights into their behaviours and e ...

Delving into the industry’s motivation levels, a nationwide study found that 45 percent of construction workers think feeling valued in a job is a top priority, with 37 percent saying recognition acti ...

Construction insurance specialist Focus has warned of a rising level of employers’ liability claims that involve workers whose first language is not English. The Health and Safety Executive had previo ...

Larkfleet Homes has won the ‘Small Housebuilder of the Year’ title at the national HouseBuilder awards – often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the housebuilding industry’. Ben Roskow, publishing directo ...