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

UK Alex Mercer -
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

UK Alex Mercer -
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

UK Alex Mercer -
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%

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

PHD Access joins £190m Dungeness A decommissioning team

Alex Mercer - 0
Aureos has named PHD Access as its scaffolding partner for the removal of eight 800-tonne boilers at Dungeness A. The overall programme is worth up to £190m.
Australia & New Zealand

Contractor injured in fall during Port Kembla scaffold erection

Daniel Norton - 0
ABC reports that a contractor was injured in a fall during scaffold erection at BlueScope’s Port Kembla steelworks on 29 October. SafeWork NSW inspectors visited the site.

Hong Kong plans safety overhaul after Wang Fuk Court fire report

Shield tackles hilltop access challenge in 19-day scaffold build

Self-employment reforms could shift proof burden onto contractors

Scaffolding firms face tighter harassment duties from 30 October