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Ronacrete and Cemplas repair fire station buildings, appointed by The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority
The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority appointed Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd as the principal contractor to undertake concrete repair, brick repair and rendering works to the training tower and rear boundary walls of Croydon Fire Station. Cemplas completed the project using a variety of products selected from Ronacrete’s Concrete Repair & Protection and Waterproofing & Tanking ranges. Training tower Cemplas carrie... [more]
Romanian steel producer obtains EN 1090 certification
Romanian steel manufacturer Coifer Impex SRL has decided to obtain TÜV Rheinland certification in accordance with the new EN 1090-1 standard and is the first Romanian production company to do so. The introduction of EN 1090-1 standardises the various technical specifications. This harmonisation will lead to free trade of construction products within the EU member states for the first time.“ This indicates that Coifer is responding to changed mark... [more]
Mitsubishi Electric calls for manufacturers to make renewable technology more readily accessible and easier to understand for building and home owners understand for building and home owners
The company, which manufactures heat pumps, Photovoltaic systems, heat recovery ventilation and advanced air conditioning, will exhibit at the Ecobuild Show (20-22 March 2012, ExCel, London) several live products on its stand (S3410) to allow visitors to see the benefits and ease of use of currently available technologies. “The renewable sector in the UK is already very advanced and there are a host of products available right now that can he... [more]
Latest health and safety guidance, training and education for construction professionals all under one roof at the IOSH annual conference and exhibition 2012
The UK can be proud of a comparatively impressive reputation in construction site safety. The Eurostat website reports that the fatal injury rate in Great Britain is consistently one of the lowest in Europe . The HSE has echoed this positive message in their latest construction industry report which shows a general decline in recent years in major injuries, fatal injuries and reported injuries to members of the public; that is a general decline ... [more]
Are you aware of health and safety legislation
Often, companies do not know what they are meant to comply with, in term of health and safety legislation, and this is leaving them open to prosecution and their employees open to unnecessary dangers. That's one of the key findings of a nationwide survey by health and safety advisor specialist Bibby Consulting & Support. The survey, the full results of which will be published within the next few weeks, elicited responses from 383 organisati... [more]
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ClickSafety Selected As One Of 10 Online Outreach Training Program Providers
ClickSafety, a leading provider of online construction safety training, was selected by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as an authorized provider for the OSHA Outreach Training Program
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PLAYERS NEED TO HAVE WORKING FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Construction Industry Development Board(CIDB) and Construction Industry Best Practices Advisory Committee (CIBPAC)today called on construction industry players to install working fire-fightingsystem as a way to assist Fire and Rescue teams."It is crucial for the players to install such a system throughout theduration of the construction period in which the ...
PPE and Construction Safety in the Middle East
As new buildings soar into the sky in the Middle East, employers need to remember the importance of personal protective equipment and the role it plays in keeping workers safe and comfortable.
Remedial Construction Services, LP Launches New Division
HOUSTON, TX-- - Remedial Construction Services, LP , based in Houston, Texas, announced the launch of a new division, Recon Oil Field Services. This new division focuses on environmental remediation technologies ...
Construction resumes on Cincy casino
CINCINNATI, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The company building a Cincinnati casino said worker safety remains a top priority as construction resumed Wednesday following last week's deck collapse.
Construction resumes on Cincinnati casino
CINCINNATI, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The company building a Cincinnati casino said worker safety remains a top priority as construction resumed Wednesday following last week's deck collapse.
Roofer dies at city construction site
A 38-year-old roofer is dead after falling at a construction site Friday morning.
The construction carnage cover-up
These are challenging times for the trade union movement with multi-pronged assaults on an almost daily basis and a government pushing through an ideological agenda.
Construction Site Where Carpenter Buried Alive Had No Permit
California workplace safety officials say the builder of a 5,800-square-foot Milpitas home where a carpenter was buried alive under an avalanche of dirt did not have a proper permit.
Route 7A construction to be finished by May
Construction workers continue their work on Route 7A in Hagåtña, yesterday. Road contractor Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. hopes to finish the rehabilitation and safety program by May, according to a press release from the Guam Transportation Program.
