Construction

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.
Daniel Collins launched...

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.

Construction firms have been encouraged to check in with employees about their mental health ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend (10 September).

With huge pressure on the construction industry to build new homes and infrastructure, diversity chief Mark Harrison explains how EDI initiatives will produce a fairer sector with more skills