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New White Paper on Understanding PV and Fire Risk on Flat Roofs

sarahrudge — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Harnessing the power of solar energy is a key step in tackling climate change, but as more PV systems are being installed on commercial rooftops across the world, an increase in the incidence of fires has been noted. Whilst these are generally not caused by the PV panels themselves, their presence can affect how a fire may develop, and to date there has been little research on how the building…

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Developers Struggle as Over 800 High-Rise Projects Face Safety Hurdles

sarahrudge — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:03:28 +0000

The UK’s construction industry is facing widespread delays as more than 800 high-rise residential projects remain stalled due to prolonged safety approval processes. The Building Safety Regulator, established under the Building Safety Act 2022, is responsible for ensuring that all new high-rise developments meet stringent fire and structural safety standards before construction begins.

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Sanctions Imposed on Construction Firm for Delays in High-Risk Projects

sarahrudge — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:01:47 +0000

The construction industry is facing a significant shakeup following the imposition of sanctions on an unnamed firm involved in a series of high-risk building projects. The firm, which has been kept anonymous, has received regulatory actions due to substantial delays and failure to adhere to safety standards. This incident underscores the critical importance of maintaining strict safety protocols…

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How mental health is related to physical health on construction sites

Iain — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:38:37 +0000

Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon and trustee of Mates in Mind, is a fervent mental health advocate in an industry that loses two lives a day to suicide. Here, she explores why employees that are safe in mind are more likely to be safe on-site and why it’s crucial the industry does more to create a supportive environment for its employees. Stress and mental health issues are…

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