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.

Network Rail to release land for development of 12,000 new homes

Palmers Solicitors September 15, 2016December 21, 2016

Network Rail is completing plans to release land for the development of around 12,000 new homes, as part of the Government’s overall target to release land for 160,000 homes.

Government outlines apprenticeship funding plans

Palmers Solicitors September 15, 2016December 21, 2016

The Government is moving forward with plans to introduce a new levy on the large businesses to help fund apprenticeships from April 2017, according to the latest consultation on the proposals.

Two surveys suggest construction industry is showing signs of recovery

Palmers Solicitors September 15, 2016December 21, 2016

The UK construction industry showed signs of recovery in August, contracting less than in the previous month, according to latest reports.

Fire regulations breach lands housing developer in court

Palmers Solicitors August 10, 2016December 21, 2016

A housing developer fell under the spotlight of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) when an unannounced visit uncovered serious fire safety regulation breaches.