New risk assessment attitude rings changes

The implications of the Grenfell Tower disaster are obviously going to be felt in construction for years to come, and the inquiries, possible criminal prosecutions and civil actions will be capturing headlines outside the industry for a long time.

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Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos

Three companies including construction contractor Balfour Beatty has been fined a total of more than £1M after workers were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing a school in Waltham Forest.

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People’s audit uncovers tender irregularities in Lambeth

A team of ‘citizen auditors’ has discovered evidence of extensive financial mismanagement at the London Borough of Lambeth, including overpaying building contractors for work on council estates.

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Improvement ordered at Hinkley Point B after fall from height

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has served improvement notices on EDF Energy Nuclear Generation and Doosan Babcock requiring better management of work at height at Hinkley Point B.

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Fine for Lendlease in falling glass case

Construction contractor Lendlease has been ordered to pay £14.8M by the High Court following a series of plate glass window failures on a tower it had redeveloped in the City of London.

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New approach to procurement urged

Government should rethink its approach to public sector procurement in order to deliver greater social value for local economies and drive innovation according to procurement specialist Scape.

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New partner joins Healys construction team

Michael Janney has joined UK based law firm Healys as a partner in its construction and dispute resolution teams. Michael has over 36 years of experience acting in major contentious construction and engineering cases in the UK and internationally.

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London contractors fined after fall from height

Two London based construction contractors have been fined more than £200,000 after a worker suffered fractures to both of his feet and deep cuts to his head and arms as a result of a fall from height.

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Consultation launched on manslaughter sentencing

Proposed new guidelines that cover how courts should sentence those convicted of gross negligence manslaughter offences in England and Wales are now being consulted upon.

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Judge named to chair Grenfell inquiry

Former Lord Justice of Appeal Sir Martin Moore-Bick has been appointed to chair the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. Prime Minister Theresa May announced the appointment, made on the recommendation of the Lord Chief Justice, last week.

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