Construction

More than 2,000 jobs are at risk as ISG, which is among the UK’s largest construction contractors, fell into administration.

OVG chief executive says root cause of the delays was a shortage of construction workers caused by Brexit and the pandemic.

Stigma and concerns about risk and reputation are putting construction firms off hiring ex-offenders, a report finds.

More construction firms have pledged to combat work-related stress and promote good mental health  by joining the Health and Safety...

The ‘boys only club’ perception of the construction sector is beginning to erode, new research has found.

Construction firms are being urged to sign up to a mental health ‘pledge’, as research has suggested more than half...

The lack of tradespeople could cost the economy about £98bn of economic growth by 2030.

The construction industry has launched a coalition to tackle the lack of diversity in sector in a bid to revitalise...

There has been a 10% rise in work-related deaths in the past year, according to latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

An independent inquiry to investigate possible collusion by union officials in blacklisting has been launched by Unite.

A former Crossrail employee has claimed he was fired and blacklisted for raising health and safety concerns.
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More roles in the construction sector have been added to the shortage occupation list but hospitality has again lost out when it comes to recruiting overseas workers.

A survey has revealed that UK businesses strongly support health and safety regulations, highlighting fears over the impact of the Retained EU Law Bill.

The Home Office has removed the modern slavery brief from the minister responsible for safeguarding and classed it as an ‘illegal immigration and asylum’ issue.

Construction sites could be inspected by the HSE as part of a campaign to raise awareness of health and safety issues.