Insights

Insights

How to avoid higher fines for health and safety offences

With larger fines and stricter sentencing guidelines Ian Hollingworth, Head of Claims for ECIC, effective and robust approach to complying with health and safety laws

Safety

Safety

Better reporting needed to combat falls say MPs

Working at Height APPG recommends better reporting and a change in culture to improve falls from height statistics

Rooflights

Five buildings that use roof lanterns to great effect

Martin Greenwood Director of roof lantern supplier and installation expert Shire Doors, takes you through some of his favourite roof light designs from around the globe

Skills

What it takes to be a champion apprentice

Commitment, graft and a willingness to grow are the hallmarks of a great apprentice, which Connor Liddell has in spades. No surprise then, that he was named NFRC Apprentice of the Year Scotland 2018

Business & legal

Don’t let your subcontractors become an HS&E liability

Ian Hollingworth, Claims Manager at ECIC, explains the different health and safety risks associated with labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors

Safety

Rooflights and safety – a 21st century view

Partner Insight

Digital building – how we can guarantee ‘accurate, incorruptible, & controllable’ data

David Jellings, Managing Director of BIMobject UK, looks at some of the challenges facing suppliers, constructors, clients and estates managers as we enter the age of digital data management

Safety

Installing safety netting: top five things to consider

Need to use safety netting? FASET, the UK trade body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry provides you with some top tips