Mother Died Hero Saving Daughter from Crane Accident
Rebecca Ableman, 30, was fatally struck by a scrap lorry's loader crane while pushing her daughter's pram. Her father says she 'died a hero' protecting her child.
Category : Construction
New Albion Bridge Approved for Canada Water in London
Southwark Council has approved plans for a new 170-square-metre bridge in Canada Water, replacing a cramped 1980s faux drawbridge with a spacious, accessible design.
Ealing Industrial Estate Approved for Taller Redevelopment
Ealing Council approves partial demolition of 1965 Greenford Industrial Estate, replacing it with taller, zero-carbon units expected to create hundreds of jobs.
Elderly Women and UK Window Size Regulations Explained
A British Standard rule requiring windows cleanable by 95% of elderly women without stretching is blamed for small windows in new builds, sparking debate on overregulation.
London's Poor Phone Signal Blamed on Outdated Planning Laws
London ranks 84th globally for download speeds, with outdated planning laws limiting phone masts to three antennas and hindering upgrades, experts argue for legislative reform to boost connectivity.
JP Morgan's New Skyscraper to Be Tallest in Canary Wharf
JP Morgan Chase has secured an agreement with London City Airport to build a £3 billion skyscraper in Canary Wharf, set to be the tallest tower in the area and one of Europe's largest office buildings.
Construction Jobs Cut After Record Inflation Rise
Construction companies accelerated job cuts in March as cost inflation surged to its highest level in over three years, driven by fuel, transportation, and raw material costs.
UK Tradespeople Devastated by Surging Tool Theft Crisis
Over 80% of UK tradespeople face tool theft, with incidents up 16% in a year, costing millions and forcing work cancellations. Police and campaigners push for action.
Brent Spence Bridge Upgrade Sparks Cost and Pollution Debate
The $1.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge project connecting Kentucky and Ohio faces criticism over rising costs, environmental impact, and displacement concerns despite promises of improved infrastructure.
Kingston Ancient Market Revamp Plans Unveiled
New plans submitted to transform Kingston's Ancient Market into a vibrant piazza with sustainable kiosks, a roof terrace, and modern food stalls while preserving its historic character.
DC to Vote on Trump's White House Ballroom Project
Washington planning authorities are set to vote on Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project, following a court ruling that halted construction without Congressional approval.
Inheritance Tax Pushes Family Construction Firms to Brink
Family-run construction plant-hire firms are scaling back investment due to inheritance tax changes, jeopardizing Labour's 1.5 million homes target and industry recovery.
German Backers Add £500m to London's Olympia Redevelopment
German investors have committed an extra £500 million to the Olympia redevelopment in Kensington, with Deutsche Bank providing a £900 million loan. The project includes a British Airways-sponsored arena, theatre, hotels, and offices.
Missouri's 'Unforgettable' 40,000lb Tofu Spill
A massive 40,000-pound tofu spill near Jerome, Missouri, created a horrific odor after rotting for weeks. The cleanup, dubbed the 'Jerome Tofu Monster,' involved local fire officials battling the smelly aftermath.
Kingston Ancient Market Revamp Plans Submitted for Restaurant, Bar, Piazza
Plans to transform Kingston Ancient Market, one of London's oldest street markets dating to 1170, include a new restaurant, cafe, bar, central piazza, and roof terrace to revitalize the historic site for future generations.
Teen Arrested for Arson After Historic Mill Fire
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a devastating fire ripped through a Grade II listed silk mill in Leek, Staffordshire. The historic building, dating back to 1860, was set to be converted into apartments.
Historic Staffordshire Silk Mill Engulfed in Blaze
A massive fire has destroyed the Grade II listed Big Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, a 165-year-old silk industry landmark. Fire crews battled the blaze overnight as the building was left severely damaged.
Historic Silk Mill in Leek Ravaged by Major Fire
A massive fire tore through the Grade II-listed Big Mill in Leek overnight, with fire crews battling flames and smoke. The historic building, dating to 1857, was vacant but slated for conversion into flats.
21 NCP Car Parks Close as Company Enters Administration
Twenty-one NCP town and city centre car parks are closing permanently after the 95-year-old company entered administration, putting 683 jobs at risk nationwide.
London Seeks Fire Safety Refund for Burned-Down Building
A London authority is pursuing a refund for fire safety works on a building that later burned down, raising questions about oversight and accountability in construction regulations.
Oldham Building Collapse: Five Escape, Two Injured
A building partially collapsed on King Street in Oldham, Greater Manchester, with five people escaping and two hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency services, including fire crews and police, responded, leading to road closures and tr
London Skyscraper Costs Up 40%, Projects Stalled
Construction costs for London skyscrapers have surged 40% in five years, causing delays and cancellations. Only one major tower is expected to complete in 2026 as inflation and planning challenges mount.
HS2 Contractor Warns Steel Tariffs Will Raise Construction Costs
Mace, a major HS2 contractor, warns that new steel import tariffs will exacerbate cost pressures on UK construction projects, including the £100bn high-speed rail line, as energy shocks from the Iran war already inflate prices.
Trump's Economic Shocks Derail UK Building Plans
Donald Trump's global disruptions are stalling major UK construction projects, pressuring councils to cut affordable housing and public amenities as developers seize leverage.
Teen Construction Worker Dies in Preventable Fall on London Site
A 19-year-old construction worker in London fell six storeys to his death through an improperly covered ventilation shaft in what investigators called a wholly avoidable workplace accident.
Firm fined £42k after teen's fatal fall at Acton site
A 19-year-old labourer died in a preventable fall at a West London construction site. The company has been fined over £40,000 for safety breaches.
Man Crushed by Digger on London High Street, Witnesses Describe Horror
A man was run over by a construction digger on Kilburn High Street in north London, with witnesses describing screams and chaos as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Canada's Arctic Infrastructure Push: Nation-Building in North
The Canadian government is launching ambitious infrastructure projects in the Arctic, including new roads and ports, to boost sovereignty, security, and economic development in the vast northern region.
Judge May Shut Down Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Plan
A federal judge has criticized Donald Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing and his $400 million ballroom project as 'brazen,' indicating he might terminate the construction later this month amid a lawsuit over congressional approval.
Iran War to Drive Up UK Building Costs, Warns CEO
The boss of Travis Perkins warns that the Middle East conflict and soaring energy prices will force building material suppliers to hike costs, threatening construction projects.
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