Whistleblowing in the UK construction industry is a critical aspect of the professional responsibility that engineers and technicians must understand and navigate, says James Cash
Caerphilly County Borough Council is working with housing association partners to review its allocation policy with the aim of making it easier for people to apply for social housing.
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a warning to those overseeing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety product procurement after tests on non-member products highlighted the widespread availability of substandard and even dangerous items.
The A Higher Bar – Achieving a Competence-led Built Environment report from the Competence Steering Group (CSG) sets out the significant steps being made across the built environment and fire sectors in improving skills, knowledge and behaviours to drive culture change and improve the safety of buildings.
People sleeping rough in Haringey in London will be offered new supported accommodation following a financial boost of over £3m from the Mayor’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP).
Neil Kirwin, Southern Specification Manager at SFS, believes early technical design engagement with product manufacturers can help to improve fire safety
Kenzen’s wearable device that monitors workers’ core body temp, exertion, sweat and other indicators of heat illness is being put through its paces in one of the hottest places on Earth.
Following the devastating earthquake in February 2023, Türkiye Design Council (TDC) has started the long-term process of revitalising the historic province of Hatay, situated in south-east Türkiye.
The 2023 RIBA Stirling Prize-winning John Morden Centre is not so much a community centre for the elderly as a centre for community life, Matt Lamy finds out.
In October, Building Engineer wrongly referred to the CE mark as a safety mark. Peter Caplehorn, Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association (CPA), is here to set the record straight.
In November, Causeway Technologies launched a campaign for mental health provision to be included in health and safety and social value procurement conditions in construction contracts.