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North England Build to showcase Northern Powerhouse influence

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On April 27th & 28th, the leading new construction show, North England Build, will open its doors to the leading construction companies in the north.

The show is focusing on construction projects and developments in the north and is a great chance to create new business connections and network with industry professionals across the UK. The event will feature the major contractors, suppliers, architects, developers and many more construction industry professionals from across the region.

Mobile tower lights – the industry speaks out on health and safety

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The potential danger of mobile tower lights as a health and safety hazard on construction sites and at outdoor events continues to be largely ignored, according to a new national survey unveiled this week (Friday 8 April) by Heimdall, the country’s fastest growing manufacturer.

The survey revealed that a staggering 75% of all those questioned agreed that mobile tower lights had health and safety issues, with 35% admitting they have had problems in the past, but researchers were shocked to find that – some 62% admitted that they had never received any kind of health and safety advice when handling this kind of equipment.

A-Safe take a ride on the Wall of Death in live televised world speed record

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Television daredevil and professional motorcyclist Guy Martin recently smashed the Wall of Death speed world record in a live broadcast on Channel 4 – and barrier specialists A-SAFE played an important role.

Guy reached a remarkable 78.15mph while traveling around a specially-built, barrel-shaped wooden cylinder at Mandy Airfield in Lincolnshire. The wall measured 37.5 metres in diameter and was constructed from metal shipping containers and lined with timber.

Company exclusively launches cost and energy efficient mobile welfare units

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Mobile Mini, a leading hirer of portable accommodation and secure storage containers, has strengthened its green credentials by launching a new range of industry-leading energy efficient mobile welfare units.

The company, with a network of 16 branches across the country, is now offering its construction industry customers the new Groundhog GP360 Fusionunit - the most innovative, cost effective and environmentally efficient mobile welfare unit of its kind.

NASC launches updated free scaffold specification template

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The NASC has launched an updated version of its user-friendly, free Scaffold Specification Template (Guide to Managing and Appointing Scaffolding Contractors) later this month.

This popular scaffolding guide was originally developed by the NASC and is designed “to improve the quality of scaffold structures erected on construction sites and other works of engineering maintenance in accordance with current legislation, guidance and protocol and to minimise the risk of accident or injury to operatives working on or near the scaffold and the general public.”

CISRS launch promotional film to promote scaffolding as a career

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CISRS has launched a bold new promotional film aimed at attracting people into a rewarding career in scaffolding through the CISRS training scheme.

The short, fast-paced, two-minute viral video was shot at approved CISRS training providers, Simian Risk Management in Warrington. It covers the basics of the industry recognised CISRS training scheme, specifically through the stories of three (Part 1, Part 2 and Advanced) scaffolders currently in training and the 2016 NASC Apprentice of the Year (Paul Howells), as well as featuring quotes from CISRS Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley and Simian Risk Management’s Training Director, Dave Abraham.

Understanding 'desire lines' - and what they mean for health & safety

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Everyone will have seen the trampled path cutting across the meadow, or the well-trodden ground defining a route through wild woodland.

These tracks are created by force of numbers, not by design – and they have a name: desire paths. In an environment where people are free to roam, the desire path will correspond with another factor; the desire line.

Rainclear now stock world’s most popular range of flat roof drainage

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Harmer, the market leading range for rainwater handling and building drainage, is now stocked at Rainclear and on the website to purchase for next day delivery.

Harmer AV Roof Drainage Outlets

The AV Roof Drainage Outlets, which drain 40% more roof area then conventional gravity outlets, suitable for warm, cold and inverted roofs and ideal for connection to continuous waterproofing system, are available to browse and buy on the web with 20% discount. They are held in stock which means if you order before noon they will be with you the next day.

Build UK confirms support for CLOCS to improve road safety

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Build UK has put its substantial weight behind the Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) Programme to reduce the number of incidents involving construction vehicles and vulnerable road users. Speaking in front of 185 senior industry figures at today’s CLOCS Conference & Exhibition at the ExCeL in London, Build UK Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol MBE set out how Build UK will be working with its members across the contracting supply chain to take the lead on the issue of road safety.

APS announces launch of ninth National CDM and Student Designer Awards

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The Association for Project Safety (APS) has today announced the launch of its ninth National CDM and Student Designer Awards. The prestigious annual event will take place on Thursday 27 October at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel in London.

Historically part of the annual APS convention, for the first time this year, the National CDM and Student Awards will be a celebration in its own right, marking inspirational good practice within the Design and construction Health and Safety Risk Management sector.

Gus Robinson Developments secures £4.8m contract on Tyneside

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Gus Robinson Developments Ltd will start work on a £4.8m scheme later this month in the heart of an ever-growing community.

Work originally started on Great Park, in Newcastle, back in 2001, and since then more than 1,500 homes have been built along with a new school, a state-of-the-art office complex and community sports facilities.

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