Has the Industry Been Too Quick to Criticise the Building Safety Regulator?
Perhaps We’re Asking the Wrong Question About the Building Safety Regulator For the last two years, discussions around the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) have largely centred on delays, frustrations and whether the system is “working”. While these concerns are understandable, perhaps we’re asking the wrong question. Instead of focusing solely on current challenges, it may […]
Has Health and Safety Gone Too Far… Or Have We Forgotten How Far We’ve Come?
It’s a question that gets asked regularly across the construction industry: “Has health and safety gone too far?” Having worked in construction for over two decades, I’d argue the better question is: Have we forgotten how far we’ve come? There was a time when health and safety was often seen as little more than paperwork. […]
It’s Just a Heatwave… Until Someone Gets Hurt
Every winter, construction teams prepare for adverse weather. Frozen ground, icy surfaces, high winds and poor visibility are all recognised hazards that demand planning and control measures. Yet when temperatures rise, the response is often far simpler: “Just make sure everyone drinks plenty of water.”While hydration is undoubtedly important, managing heat on a construction site […]
