Fears of contractor ‘instability’ mount amid gateway three delays
02 Mar
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Fears of contractor ‘instability’ mount amid gateway three delays

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Delays to gateway three approvals for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) may trigger financial “instability” among contractors, according to industry analysts. Their warnings came as a Freedom of Information (FOI) request showed 44 schemes are still awaiting a gateway three decision more than three months after those applications were submitted to the Building Safety Regulator. The statutory timeframe for a gateway three decision is eight weeks. Geoff Wilkinson, managing director of Wilkinson Construction Consultants, told Construction News: “For a lot of these projects, the profit margin is low. “It doesn’t take a lot of delay and additional bridging costs before you’ve wiped out any profitability. “That will undoubtedly lead to further instability for contractors.” He added: “I would be shocked if we didn’t see further contractor failures, particularly subcontractors.” Wilkinson’s comments echoed previous concerns expressed by Rudi Klein, a barrister and former chief...
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Paving Contractor in Denver Announces New Infrared Asphalt Repair Technology for Commercial Properties
10 Sep
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Paving Contractor in Denver Announces New Infrared Asphalt Repair Technology for Commercial Properties

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DENVER, CO – August 21, 2025 – Foothills Paving & Maintenance, Inc., a leading asphalt paving contractor in the Denver metropolitan area, has expanded its service offerings to include advanced infrared asphalt repair technology. This specialized technique addresses specific pavement deterioration issues with precision and efficiency, providing property owners with a cost-effective alternative to traditional asphalt replacement methods. The infrared repair process utilizes concentrated heat to soften existing asphalt material, allowing for the seamless integration of new material without creating cold joints or seams that typically develop with conventional patching methods. This technology is particularly effective for addressing small potholes, utility cuts, wide cracks, frost heaves, and areas with alligator cracking patterns. “Our investment in infrared asphalt repair technology represents our commitment to providing innovative solutions that extend pavement life while minimizing disruption to property operations,”...
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Contractor victorious in late-payments dispute
19 Aug
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Contractor victorious in late-payments dispute

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Top Stories Tamfitronics An East Grinstead contractor has successfully overturned a legal decision that found it was wrong to terminate its contract with a housing association over repeated late payments.The dispute arose from a JCT contract between Providence Building Services Limited and Hexagon Housing Association Limited (Hexagon) for the construction of buildings in Purley, valued at £7.2m.The key issue was whether Providence could terminate its contract after Hexagon failed to pay an invoice on time, even though Hexagon had paid up within 28 days of receiving a previous default notice.Mark London, partner at Devonshires who represented Hexagon, said: “The Court of Appeal’s judgment has introduced a significant risk to employers everywhere who, in the event of a specified default, will face the proverbial sword of Damocles for the remainder of the contract.“Contrary to the way...
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Contractor fined after teenager exposed to asbestos
27 Jun
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Contractor fined after teenager exposed to asbestos

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Richmond, North YorkshireA small North East contractor has been fined after a 16-year-old worker was exposed to asbestos.The unnamed teenager was working for P Turnbull Joinery & Building Services Ltd when exposed to the potentially cancer-causing material in June 2021, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).The Wolsingham-based contractor had been hired to refurbish a property in Richmond, North Yorkshire - with the teenager breaking up cement sheets taken from an outbuilding roof, the regulator said.However, the cement sheets, which he subsequently placed into a skip, were later found to contain asbestos.The HSE said P Turnbull Joinery & Building Services Ltd “had not properly assessed the work and failed to prevent the worker being exposed to asbestos”.The company pleaded pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at...
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