House of Lords hears construction slammed for Grenfell response

Seven years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy in which 72 people lost their lives there is no end in sight to the controversy over who is to blame and who is to pay. The longer this goes on, the more damage is being done to the reputation of an entire industry, in the eyes of the public.

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Cabinet Office launches procurement for £80 billion framework

Construction suppliers have until 13 December to register interest in market engagement for a Cabinet Office seven year framework for some £80 billion of Construction Works and Associated Services including Healthcare and Offsite Solutions.

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Commissioner to be appointed to oversee new transport strategy investment

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed an expert panel to advise on the Department for Transport’s (DfT) capital investments, alongside announcement of an Integrated National Transport Strategy for England.

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Company fined £1.6 million after lifting sling snapped and killed worker

A contractor has been fined £1.6 million after a 24-year-old man was crushed to death when a lifting sling snapped.

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Scottish Water moves towards ‘advanced partnering’ model for biggest ever procurement

Scottish Water has invited bids to be involved in a new partnering-style approach to maintain and improve its water and waste water infrastructure over the period 2027 to 2033, with a potential extension to 2039.

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Scottish government to explore new investment financing models

A range of measures designed to transform how Scotland attracts and supports capital investment has been announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

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Heavy fines follow safety breaches at power station works

Two companies have been fined a combined total of £633,333 after a scaffolder was seriously injured by a falling two-tonne counterweight at Dungeness B power station.

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HSE confirms increase in fatal injuries in construction

Annual statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirm that there were 51 fatal injuries to construction workers in the year to March 2024.

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New fund designed to cut energy transmission project delays

Electricity and downstream natural gas regulator Ofgem is consulting on introducing a new investment fund worth between £5 billion and £8 billion that would help Britain’s energy transmission owners cut delays, control costs and beat other nations to attract international investment in the drive to net zero.

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Commitment to carbon reduction lacking, says RICS report

The UK needs to do more to achieve its buildings and infrastructure carbon reduction goals and a more comprehensive sustainability approach is needed from government, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in a new report. Policy uncertainty and a lack of government incentives are main barriers to progress, says RICS.

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