Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned by his own vehicle at a McDonald's drive-thru in Nebraska. An employee was also injured. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
A 45-year-old CEO died after a forklift operator using a mobile phone struck him at a Georgia EV battery plant construction site. OSHA fines issued following the fatal incident.
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK plant dealer, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, with most of its 89 staff made redundant. Economic pressures and debt from an employee buyout cited as causes.
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
A Brisbane tradie died after a retaining wall collapsed on him. His stepson was seriously injured. The devastated partner shares her grief as investigations begin.
A construction boss admitted health and safety failures after apprentice Chloe Bidwell, 18, was killed by falling plasterboard. Sentencing is set for April. Read the full report.
A father died and his teenage stepson was seriously injured in a tragic retaining wall collapse in Brisbane. Read the full story on the workplace safety investigation.
The family of Beau Bradford, 15, pay tribute after a tragic workplace accident on a Surfers Paradise construction site. A fundraiser has raised nearly $50,000.
The family of 11-year-old Jayla Braxton, killed crossing a Las Vegas street, condemns police for accusing her of jaywalking amid road construction chaos. Read the full story.
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.
FC Barcelona's iconic stadium welcomes fans back while construction continues on dramatic £1.3bn renovation, with temporary stands and visible cranes dominating the skyline.
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
Exclusive investigation uncovers budget concerns and questionable contractor history in Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom renovation project, raising eyebrows in political and construction circles.
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Emergency services rushed to a central London street after dangerous scaffolding collapsed, forcing immediate evacuations and road closures in a major safety incident.
A construction worker has died after falling from a Manhattan high-rise development site, marking another devastating incident in New York City's construction industry as safety concerns escalate.
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
A 35-year-old construction worker has died after falling through a Brooklyn rooftop skylight while installing solar panels, marking another workplace safety incident in New York City's construction industry.
A construction worker in Florida faced a heart-stopping 80-foot plunge after his shipping pallet became trapped in crane machinery, leading to a dramatic two-hour rescue operation by Jacksonville Fire Department.
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
FC Barcelona's highly anticipated return to the Nou Camp for Champions League football faces unexpected delays as stadium renovation works fall behind schedule, forcing European nights to Montjuïc.
Exclusive investigation reveals how HS2 earthworks are devastating the lives of Chilterns residents with 24/7 noise, property damage and environmental destruction.
A potentially deadly Second World War-era hand grenade was unearthed at a Washington construction site, prompting bomb squad evacuation and controlled detonation.
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
China unveils its latest engineering marvel: a suspension bridge towering 1,826 feet above a valley, connecting remote mountain regions and setting new global records for altitude and ambition.
The Scottish Government escalates its legal fight against construction giants over defective schools, seeking Supreme Court intervention in a £3 billion dispute affecting multiple Scottish councils.
Britain's economy delivered an unexpected boost in January with GDP growing 0.2%, driven by strong retail and construction performance, though challenges remain ahead.
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.