Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68716196 A fire at Luton Airport’s Terminal Car Park 2 on 10 October caused significant disruption, grounding aircraft, trapping 1,300 vehicles, and affecting thousands…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7440ggj61o The Co-op Live arena in Manchester faced a potentially catastrophic incident when part of a ventilation system fell from the ceiling, but it…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jdd4xxx94o A giant billboard collapsed during a sudden storm in Mumbai, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more. The billboard fell onto…
Link: The CMA is investigating seven housebuilders in Great Britain for suspected anti-competitive conduct related to the exchange of sensitive information under the Competition Act…
Link: https://inews.co.uk/news/kitchen-firms-ban-quartz-countertops-lung-disease-workers-3044265 The first cases of silicosis linked to artificial stone countertops have been reported in the UK, following a ban on the material in…
Link: https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/gender-specific-toilets-to-become-mandatory-in-building-regulations/ Gender-specific toilets will be required in building regulations. Registration is needed to access full content and manage personal settings. This helps support quality…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68967396 A five-storey building collapse in George, South Africa, has left Delvin Safels trapped under rubble, communicating with his family via voice notes. Rescuers…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ej0017ez5o Homeowners are facing significant financial burdens after discovering their properties were built with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), which is at risk of…
Link: https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/lewisham-council-found-non-compliant-as-5000-fire-safety-actions-overdue/5128603.article Lewisham Council has been found non-compliant with regulatory standards due to 5,000 overdue fire safety actions and more than 2,000 homes not meeting…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/04/29/banned-building-boss-jailed-for-fraud/ Adam Kirkbride was sentenced to four years in prison for fraud and banned from being a director until April 2036 after siphoning off…
