A summary of the research project, undertaken by the University of Southampton, investigates the impact that climate change will have on roofs covering the existing stock of buildings across the UK. It was commissioned by the NFRC Charitable Trust under the Trust’s ‘Sustainability’ charitable aim.
Andy Burnham is widely expected to become Prime Minister in the coming weeks. If he does, his agenda could have significant implications for construction, particularly around housing and skills.
Over the past few months, the Department for Work and Pensions has been consulting on merging the Construction Industry Training Board with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.
Falls from through fragile roofs and rooflights remain the leading cause of fatality in the workplace and contribute to a high percentage of workplace injuries.
