All articles by Sophie Griffiths – Page 33
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Government bill will firm up 1996 Construction Act
Proposal to improve the construction contract payment regime will go to the House of Lords
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FMB calls for Queen's speech to 'help, not hinder' construction
Construction group wants legislative burden slimmed down to make the industry more efficient
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Brave builders rescue boys from blaze
Scaffolders up for bravery award after saving young Mansfield family from burning home
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More SMEs take legal action against clients
Research reveals small to medium sized businesses are getting more litigious in reponse to economic downturn
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Engineer prosecuted over Buncefield oil explosion
Four other firms also face criminal charges over massive site blast in 2005
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Ucatt will represent sacked Kosovan workers
Six foreign nationals reportedly dismissed for trade union activity will have case heard this week
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Academies sponsors accuse government of exploitation
Those who contributed money to schools programme feel that insufficient support was provided to help it succeed
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Trump hits troubled times
Property magnate is sued after defaultig on loan for Chicago hotel and tower
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Extra £10m announced for apprenticeships
Employers already running apprentice schemes can apply for extra funding to develop new models of training
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Builder dies in Gloucestershire plant accident
Construction vehicle overturns, killing its driver, at Frampton-on-Severn site
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Hi-vis kilts keep Scots builders safe
St Andrew's Day is celebrated with unusual safety kit by Connaught workers refurbishing Glasgow homes
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Worker sues after losing leg in illegal London renovation
Builder claims £300,000 from property owners after collapsed building trapped him for 10 hours
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HSE plans safety blitz on North-west England
A series of site visits and client meetings will assess how the industry has adapted to new regulations
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FMB boss meets PM to discuss 'moribund' market
Richard Diment hopes government will take immediate action to support businesses struggling to cope with downturn
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Second site death at Laing O’Rourke this month
Accidental death at Leeds site follows recent fatal explosion at Welwyn
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Think tank proposes energy 'MOTs' for homes
Government report includes radical proposals for meeting UK environmental targets
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Call for ban on social housing sell-offs
NHF demands temporary ban to prevent 'unsustainable' erosion of England's affordable housing stock
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Online database promotes partnering in North-west
Construction Youth Trust's pilot website will also aid construction industry entrants
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BAA agrees to flight capping if new Heathrow runway approved
Heathrow operator will accept new independent body that can limit flights for environmental purposes