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Massive fine given after lifting operation goes wrong

Two construction companies have been fined more than £350,000 after a worker was seriously injured when a part of an air conditioning plant fell...

George Roberts Ltd Posts Record Turnover and Strong Growth

Latest results for George Roberts Ltd, one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of scaffolding and access equipment shows a rise in both sales...

Artel Scaffolding leads the way by going Carbon Negative

Artel, a leading independent scaffolding company in London, has made the bold pledge to become the first in its industry in the UK to...

Construction sees bumper month as contract awards increase by 58%

In April 2021, contract awards increased by 58% compared to March to £9.1 billion. A level not seen since January 2020, says industry experts. Sector...

Makita launches latest promotion offering a free XGT radio

Makita UK has announced a new redemption scheme for end-users to claim a free XGT ‘Bluetooth Jobsite Radio’ with the purchase of qualifying XGT...

HALF of UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work

Nearly half (49%) of UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found. The research, commissioned for Mental Health...

Lighthouse Club launches ‘Help Inside the Hard Hat’ campaign

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching their hard-hitting and poignant ‘Help Inside the Hard Hat’ campaign to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. The...

Mental Health: “This has to stop, too many people are struggling!”

“I’m a 6 ft 3, an ex-rugby player with a face like a kicked-in biscuit tin – I’m not the sort of person you...

Scaffolders raise funds for Captain Tom Challenge

A team of scaffolders have raised more than £1500 for the Captain Tom Foundation. Scaffolders from Total Access Scaffolding based in Suffolk decided to design...

Company fined for Work at Height failings

A construction company has been fined after putting its workers at significant risk of a fall from height while working on a roof in...

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