The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating three major suppliers of groundworks products to the construction industry, following a tip-off.
The Regulator of Social Housing is to increase the frequency with which it carries out in-depth assessments (IDAs) of larger or more complex providers.
The appointment of a new Construction Minister marks an opportunity to raise quality and standards in the construction industry through mandatory licensing, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
In the late 1960s around 700 people per year died in house fires in the UK. That figure is now down to less than 400 people per year, despite the increase in population over that time. A government survey in 2016–17 found that 1% of households in England had a fire of some sort at home in the previous 2 years. What has led to this improvement in fire safety?
Prime Minister Theresa May announced this week that the 'meaningful vote' – the vote to determine the future direction of Brexit – has been delayed until Tuesday, 12 March. If the 'meaningful vote' is rejected by Parliament, the Prime Minister has offered two further votes: one to rule out a 'no deal' Brexit and one to request an extension to Article 50 that would delay the UK's exit from the EU.
Tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) not only help the blind or vision impaired to navigate in places they are familiar with but also support their independent travel in places they visit for the first time. We need to ensure that this group of people can get to where they need to be safely, confidently and problem-free.
