Building contractor jailed after labourer falls to his death

Palmers Solicitors February 27, 2017

A building contractor has been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment after a casual labourer was killed when he fell 7 metres, through a fragile roof.

Housing props up construction industry growth

Palmers Solicitors February 27, 2017

Overall business activity amongst UK construction companies is up thanks to an increase in housing development.

Six out of ten councils ignore prompt supplier payment laws

Palmers Solicitors January 23, 2017

A damning investigation has found that construction suppliers and their sub-contractors are being subjected to illegal practices by almost six out of ten local authorities.

New University building benefits from latest BIM technology

Palmers Solicitors January 23, 2017

Construction work planned for the University of Cambridge will benefit from the latest in BIM technology.

Improve worker wellbeing with better office designs

Palmers Solicitors January 23, 2017

The health of employees is being put at risk by “toxic workplaces” because companies are failing to properly address issues linked to the physical work environment.

Government pledges multi-billion investment to revitalise housebuilding

Palmers Solicitors October 31, 2016December 20, 2016

Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced two multi-billion pound funding packages to help housebuilders and encourage construction on brownfield sites.

HSE prosecutes construction firm after worker is crushed to death

Palmers Solicitors October 31, 2016December 21, 2016

A construction firm has been prosecuted after a worker was killed when a load fell from a tower crane.

BIM 2 companies to receive common certification

Palmers Solicitors October 31, 2016December 20, 2016

A new certification scheme is to be developed to recognise companies who comply with the latest BIM Level 2 modelling.