Construction industry1 day agoScaffolding firm fined £20,000 after employee fatally injuredSeven Towers Scaffolding Ltd based in County Antrim has been fined twenty thousand pound after an employee was fatally injured at work. 1 day ago8 days agoFuel costs squeezing margins for some businessesDiesel recently topped £2 per litre and there is concern that a duty freeze will not go far enough.8 days ago15 Oct 2026Travis Perkins dip in sales blamed on 'uncertainty'The building materials group cites "challenging market conditions" for a fall in revenue.15 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Young brickie awarded medal at world championshipsJoe Shingler came fourth for Great Britain at the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai.13 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Kingspan fined €40m for competition breachKingspan was fined for providing the European Commission with incorrect information during a competition investigation.8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Hands-on lessons prepare students for workStudents learning trade skills say hands-on training is helping prepare them for future careers.8 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Mother killed by falling bricks, court toldHiggins Homes and four individuals are on trial over the death of a woman near a building site.5 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Companies fined £145k after worker killed at construction siteFather-of-two John Traynor, 41, who worked for IJ Lynn & Sons, was fatally injured on Knockagh Road in January 2022.2 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIYFemale DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.30 Sept 2026...
