Having served as an air traffic controller in the RAF for 12 years, Sam Stevens is no stranger to breaking down barriers in a male-dominated industry

Alex Minett from the Considerate Constructors Scheme explains how to ensure welfare facilities are suitable, hygienic, and well-maintained.

A South Wales renovation company has been £40,000 and ordered to pay almost £6,000 in costs after defying enforcement notices from the HSE.

Construction professionals must keep up to date with the hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, a building safety organisation has cautioned.

A train derailment in Surrey last year was caused by maintenance workers leaving a redundant rail across the tracks.

Network Rail has been fined £3.75m and ordered to pay costs of £175,000 after the deaths of two track workers in 2019.

Call for feedback on draft standard that aims to improve the provision of PPE across all sectors, including the built environment

Winter is here, but sun damage is still a risk – and those working outside should be taking precautions to protect themselves

A new book by CIOB fellow and ambassador Professor Michael Parrett, a distinguished expert in building pathology, is now available.

Proposed British standard aims to ensure PPE is accessible and effective for a broader range of workers

Emily Francis shares her experience of moving into construction after working in the automotive and rail sectors

For more than 20 years, BOA® technology has been at the forefront of innovation, continually developing and enhancing the BOA® Fit System to redefine precision fit and elevate performance.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories you might have missed in the past month, including the Construction Industry Council’s response to the government’s industrial strategy.

Nuclear power station operator EDF and engineer Trillium Flow Services Ltd have been fined a combined £633,333 after a scaffolder was seriously injured by a falling two-tonne counterweight at the Dungeness B plant.

Powered Access looks at how the ‘Crushing Can Kill’ campaign is addressing safety issues and providing robust guidance for the international community

The use of MEWPs remains one of the safest ways to work at height. But if a crushing incident occurs, a comprehensive emergency plan is essential for a safe and swift rescue

Smart buildings need information management – and those in information management need to understand smart building owners’ and occupiers’ needs, says Richard Saxon CBE.

CIOB has finalised its Health Safety and Wellness Advisory Panel (HS&W).