In September 2010 a construction worker was killed when the side of an excavation collapsed. At the recent trial, why were the owners of the development implicated alongside the construction
contractor?
Published 22.11.2013
When you have building work carried out you must ensure that you fulfil certain health and safety obligations. The days of leaving it all to the contractor are long gone. Our new checklist will help
you through the latest regulations.
Published 21.09.2015
The operators of a gathering hall in Birmingham and the builder it used to carry out refurbishment work have appeared in court in connection with a near disaster at a school graduation ceremony. What
happened and why?
Published 10.11.2020
If you’re planning alterations to your building you might be tempted to keep the costs down by engaging subcontractors directly. But be careful that you don’t unwittingly overstretch yourself as one
firm did. What happened?
Published 08.12.2015
A court has heard how a businessman who asked his Latvian employees to convert a building began a fatal catalogue of errors. What went wrong and how can you avoid making the same mistakes?
Published 27.03.2015
A property developer has recently been prosecuted and fined by the HSE because he employed a contractor who wasn’t capable of completing work safely. What can be learned from this particular case?
Published 04.01.2010
Construction and renovation work is really one for the experts. In fact, a recent case has proved why those who don’t know what they’re doing should leave well alone. What happened?
Published 29.03.2010
In April 2011 a worker was buried in a collapsed excavation on a construction site. What caused the fatal accident and what should his employer have done to prevent it?
Published 04.09.2015
In a recent case, a residential landlord was prosecuted in connection with the death of a builder working on one of his properties. It’s a bit of a wake up call for those in a similar position, so
what should you be aware of?
Published 04.07.2012
If you’re planning any construction work the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 place you under a duty to provide “pre-construction information”. Who needs this and what does it
include?
Published 21.05.2015