Fatality at Structure Tone site in London’s West End
A man in his 30s has died after falling from height at a Structure Tone site in London’s West End, according to police. The incident is being treated as a fatal workplace accident.
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Delay to Parliament refurb debate would cause ‘significant challenges’
Plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster face further delay unless MPs and Lords debate the proposals by the end of the year, with project leaders warning of significant challenges and rising costs if decisions slip into next year. The article also notes that early works and procurement planning are being constrained by uncertainty over parliamentary approval and by site logistics around temporary accommodation and construction access.
London housebuilders ‘need help’ as City Hall misses reduced affordable targets
The article reports that London housebuilders are seeking support as City Hall has not met reduced affordable housing targets. It also notes calls to delay the introduction of the Building Safety Levy in order to help restart development activity.
Firm fined £50k after worker killed in scissor lift fall
A construction firm has been fined £50,000 after a worker died during a dismantling operation at a specialist technology centre in Renfrew. The incident involved the collapse of wall panels, which ejected the worker from a scissor lift.
Housebuilder sued for £2.1m by client over alleged defects
A housing association has issued a £2.1m claim against a developer and its building arm over alleged defects on a housing scheme in South London. The article indicates the dispute relates to construction quality issues, but provides limited detail on the specific defects or legal basis of the claim.
Firm fined £50k after worker killed in scissor lift fall
A construction firm has been fined after a worker died during dismantling works when wall panels collapsed and he was thrown from a scissor lift. The Health and Safety Executive found the company failed to properly assess, manage and communicate the risks associated with dismantling a structure installed by a third party.
Hackitt-led group calls for ‘firmer approach’ to industry
A Dame Judith Hackitt-chaired group has urged a tougher stance on the construction industry, saying progress on building safety culture remains insufficient. The Industry Safety Steering Group called for stronger incentives for good practice, meaningful sanctions for poor performance, and faster reform of construction products oversight.
HSE hands Story Contracting two prohibition notices
The Health and Safety Executive has issued two prohibition notices to Story Contracting following breaches related to working at height and excavation safety. The enforcement action states that the contractor failed to put in place suitable and sufficient measures to prevent falls from height.
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