Building
95% of homes fail to meet ventilation requirements
On November 2, 2012 by adminRise in airtight homes prompts increase in mechanical systems
Building
Whole life value guidance delayed a year
On October 31, 2012 by adminGovernment guidelines on how the industry should calculate the wider costs and value of a building to be published next year
Building
Protests over HSE move to scrap crane safety register
On October 29, 2012 by adminSafety precaution introduced after Building magazine campaign set to be axed after just two years
Building
Government-commissioned report backs ‘wood first’ rule
On October 25, 2012 by adminIndependent Panel on Foresty back councils’ use of planning law to drive increase in timber buildings
Building
HSE figures show 49 construction deaths last year
On October 23, 2012 by adminTotal deaths falls from 50 last year but construction still records highest fatalities of any industry