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Hong Kong plans safety overhaul after Wang Fuk Court fire report

Hong Kong has announced changes to building-renovation oversight following the release of the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry report, which contains 120 recommendations.

Shield tackles hilltop access challenge in 19-day scaffold build

Shield erected access around the 38-metre Lansdowne Monument in 19 days despite a steep, rutted route that kept vans and lorries away from the hilltop.

Self-employment reforms could shift proof burden onto contractors

Proposed worker-status changes could put the burden of proving genuine self-employment on contractors. A new assessment puts the economy-wide annual net direct cost at £167.8m.

Scaffolding firms face tighter harassment duties from 30 October

Stronger harassment duties and new union-access rules take effect across Great Britain on 30 October, with implications for firms working on client-controlled sites.

ImageDeep targets site security with solar-powered Houndlight camera

ImageDeep’s solar-powered 4G Houndlight camera is aimed at off-grid sites and yards, with automated warnings and optional human-verified monitoring.

Budget 2026: what it means for scaffolding firms

Fuel duty relief, higher minimum wages and apprenticeship measures feature in Budget 2026, as NASC warns investment promises must translate into construction work.

MPs press Government over Sizewell C’s UK supply-chain pledge

MPs want the Government to explain how Sizewell C will meet its 70% UK construction spending target, alongside six-monthly progress reports.

Luton plans £11m scaffolding framework

Luton Council is preparing an estimated £11.04m scaffolding framework and will hold a supplier briefing next week ahead of a planned December tender.

Government announces paternity pay for self-employed dads

Self-employed fathers and partners are to receive two weeks of support under government plans, with payments currently worth up to £194 a week.

CPA cuts construction growth forecast for 2027 to 0.4%

CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.

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