All articles by Sophie Griffiths – Page 22
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Dubai government to investigate labourers' quarters
Ministry of labour to look into BBC accusations of inhumane living conditions for site workers
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2008 saw 48 construction deaths in nine months
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive indicate a lower number of deaths than previous years
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Violent aftershock hits central Italy
Tremors continue to shake region where 235 died in massive earthquake
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Luton Airport slaps £1 levy on motorists
Motorists will pay charge for dropping off passengers in newly refurbished drop-off zone
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Brown promises green route to recovery
Prime minster hints at more green measures in this month's budget but no large-scale fiscal stimulus
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Economic growth halves in East Asia
A fall in demand for exports will half growth in countries such as China and Thailand
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Death inquiry results put off until June
Ucatt welcomes delay, claiming haste would have meant critical issues were ignored
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PC Harrington pleads guilty to Wembley worker death
Case will now go to the Old Bailey after contractor admits health and safety breaches
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Fifty-seven more consortiums to offer C&BE diploma
Schools minister announcement will mean nearly 80% of young people can study for construction qualification
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Record 12% fall in construction output predicted
Construction Products Association anticipates no significant positive growth until 2012
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Barnsley man sues for £500k after brain damage
Christopher Kaye demands compensation from Euro Dismantling after accident on site
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Engineering firm sues Persimmon for £250k
Jacobs takes legal action against developer in row over fees for 50-acre Cornwall scheme
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HSE to recruit up to 30 inspectors
Safety body will seek applicants with a background in construction
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Stress relief: coping with the psychological impact of recession
The financial damage suffered by the industry is reflected in the emotional damage suffered by its workers. But big boys don’t cry, and they don’t seek help when they need it
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Late-payer Mann Construction goes bust
Specialists call for payment security after Enfield-based firm calls in administrators
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Mann Construction sheds all staff
Groundworks firm will put about 120 workers out of work after going into administration earlier this month
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Don't let your workers sleep on site
Man fined for letting five migrant workers stay in area with safety hazards and no escape
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Construction firms are 'missing out' on training cash
National House-¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Council warns industry fails to take advantage of government funding
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Mann Construction directors blame recession for company failure
Civil engineer that went into administration on Monday says decision was triggered entirely by global downturn
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BeOnsite's first trainee wins award
Bovis' training programme for long-term unemployed helps former prisoner to local gong