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Hong Kong plans safety overhaul after Wang Fuk Court fire report

Global News Daniel Norton -
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

UK Daniel Norton -
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

Construction Daniel Norton -
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

UK Alex Mercer -
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

UK Alex Mercer -
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

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

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