Intelligence

Victaulic’s Shaun Hughes says using the most suitable pipework connection methods can boost safety throughout the three stages of a project’s life-cycle: pre-site, on-site and post-site

Steph Palmer, Training Officer at BriggsAmasco, says Covid-19 is even more reason to pay attention to your mental health

More than a quarter of all accidental fires on construction sites are sparked by hot work. It’s a figure that can be drastically reduced, says insurer Zurich

Individuals working with metalworking fluids as part of their day-to-day role risk developing a host of respiratory illnesses. SOCOTEC says best practice reduces that risk

Dave Cooper, Managing Director of independent lift consultants LECS (UK), looks at the life-cycle of a lift’s operations, documentation, legal obligations and standards

Michael Brown from Metal and Modular, discusses the need to reduce exposure to noise, airborne particles and vibration at installation sites

Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety. Report 921: Fire protection of mixed hot/cold rolled steel structure

ESAB explains the four main techniques used in the often overlooked skill of welding

Glyn Thomas FCABE, Managing Director for Premier Guarantee Building Control, discusses proposals to transform the way new high-rise residential buildings are treated

The future of safety for building engineers and construction workers lies with technology, says Tended CEO Leo Scott Smith

Anthony Culshaw, Technical Director at Britlift Ltd, discusses the safety issues of lifting modular homes, container structures and pre-cast components

Stella Rooflight’s Paul Trace talks steel rooflights, specifications, rust and maintenance considerations

An RCPCH report underlines the importance of indoor air quality and suggests all built environment agencies invest in public health

Mental health first aid trainer Sally Desborough discusses the difference that having this on-site can make

Steve Gardner, Managing Director of Ecolighting UK, says poor lighting can put the health of the workforce at risk

Jamie Davis discusses whether the EWS1 form is being used correctly

What are the best techniques for concrete profiling? Claude Besson, Manager for France at National Flooring Equipment, explains.

The Finnish Embassy in Tokyo gets the Metsä Wood makeover in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

MPA Group explores how modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis.

Kevin Bohea, Managing Director of Stormking, discusses best practice for off-site building.