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The dangers of silica dust

2 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Ian Weinfass

The mortal danger to construction workers from silica dust is getting worseStonemason Stuart Johnson would come home from work “absolutely covered in dust”, his wife Carol recalls. “It was just part and parcel of the job.”Stuart was unaware that the dust he was inhaling – silica – could lead to silicosis, a dangerous lung disease. In 2019, he became one of an estimated 500 UK construction workers to die of silicosis each year.
Cancelled: The construction firm hit by £350,000 loss due to Trump tariffs

2 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Greg Pitcher

The owner of a construction machinery firm has expressed frustration after a major order was cancelled days before shipping because of US president Donald Trump’s controversial tariff campaign. Construction News spoke to Richard Finch, director at Suffolk-based Plant Parts, described himself as “irritated” after a wholesaler with depots across the US opted not to proceed with a £350,000 delivery in light of the increased import duties.
Trump tariffs: US construction imports could face UK retaliation | Construction News

2 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk

US construction goods could face tariffs in the UK as the government grapples with how to respond to Donald Trump’s 10 per cent import tax. It comes as
Glimmer of hope shines amid 'deep concern' over Trump tariffs | Construction News

3 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk

Industry figures have voiced deep worries about the decision by Donald Trump to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all UK goods – although one analyst
Hackitt to chair industry group on building control

3 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Greg Pitcher

Dame Judith Hackitt will chair the new panel of construction industry leaders that is being set up to look at how to improve local authority building control in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Building safety minister Alex Norris revealed the appointment this morning (1 April) as he appeared in front of MPs on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.
Regulator identifies 202 large panel system blocks for certification

3 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Ben Vogel

More than 200 large panel system (LPS) tower blocks have been identified as requiring intensive safety-risk management by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). A spokesperson for the regulator told Construction News that since April last year, it had identified 202 LPS blocks requiring a Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) as higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Today (31 March) is the deadline for owners to apply for an LPS-related BAC.
Slack construction bosses face jail in illegal working crackdown

3 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Greg Pitcher

Directors of construction firms hiring casual staff without checking their right to work could face jail terms under a government crackdown announced today. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced new laws and increased enforcement efforts to tackle illegal employment in the UK. Checks would be mandatory for zero-hours workers under the plan, as they already are for permanent staff.
ScaffEx hails opportunity

3 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Charlotte Banks

The NASC’s inaugural event featured talks on opportunity, pricing and technology in scaffoldingWalking around Belfast, you won’t see much scaffolding on the buildings. Construction started on only five major buildings in 2024, and many of the city’s grand, ageing edifices have been left to fester. But for one day last November, a city’s worth of access equipment could be found on the inside of Waterfront Hall.
Mace to lead £600m Euston Tower revamp

1 month ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Greg Pitcher

Mace is to redevelop Euston Tower in central London for developer British Land. Construction News understands the contractor has been selected by the client to transform the office building near Regent’s Park. Camden Council last week granted planning consent for the venture, which is designed to attract science and technology firms. The project is worth £600m, according to data intelligence provider Glenigan.
Lower Thames Crossing gets green light

1 month ago | constructionnews.co.uk | Charlotte Banks

The £9bn Lower Thames Crossing road project has been greenlit after two and a half years in limbo. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander today (25 March) granted development consent to the UK’s largest ever road tunnel, which will connect Kent and Essex. The decision was originally due last June but had been pushed back twice.