Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/04/29/windows-giant-everest-crashes-into-administration/ Everest 2020 Ltd, a specialist double glazing company, has entered administration with ReSolve appointed to find a buyer. The company, acquired by Better…
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-68891238 Paul Stephens, director of Stephens and Stephens Developers Ltd, was fined £37,234 and ordered to pay a total of £92,129 for exposing staff…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/04/25/housing-firm-fined-528000-after-cable-strike/ MHS Homes was fined £528,000 for safety breaches after an employee struck an underground electrical cable while repairing fence posts, due to the…
Link: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/strong-focus-on-aesthetics-contributed-to-norwegian-bridge-collapse The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) found that the Tretten Bridge collapse was due to inadequate planning, design, inspection, and approval, with a…
Link: https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/jct-2024-overview-changes JCT 2024 introduces several changes, focusing on modernizing construction contract terms. Key updates include enhanced digital integration, sustainability measures, and streamlined dispute resolution…
Link: https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/damp-mould-condensation-healthier-homes/138517/ The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and Awaab’s Law were introduced to address damp, mould, and condensation (DMC) in social housing following the…
Link: https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/administrations/taxpayer-takes-2-7m-hit-on-modulous-collapse-12-04-2024/ UK taxpayers lost £2.6 million due to the collapse of Modulous, a modern methods of construction specialist that went into liquidation. The company…
Link: https://modularhomesource.com/another-british-modular-factory-prepares-for-bankruptcy/ The ModCoach Blog has moved to a new location. You will be redirected automatically, or you can click a link to go there…
Link: Newsham Park Estates Ltd has been fined nearly £28,000 for multiple fire safety breaches at a house in multiple occupation (HMO), including a blocked…
Link: The website discusses the lessons learned from housing initiatives in Lewisham. It emphasizes the importance of digital tools in improving housing experiences. Users are…
