The Building Safety Group

08/05/2026

BSG's Basic Scaffold Inspection course covers the legal obligations embedded within TG20:21, BSEN12811-1 and The Work at Height Regulations 2005. Our training will also study inspection techniques as well as the recording procedures necessary to comply with the statutory provisions. Protect your employees and your business with BSG https://bit.ly/48OM0zL

07/05/2026

BSG Reports 21% Surge in Traffic Management Breaches on Construction Sites, urging industry-wide action to prevent avoidable deaths and injuries. The Building Safety Group (BSG), the UK's largest construction safety organisation, has today issued an urgent industry alert following the identification of a significant 21% rise in Traffic Management breaches across construction sites nationwide.

The alarming figure is drawn from approximately 6,000 independent safety inspections conducted on behalf of the construction industry over a six-month period, comparing Q4 2025 with Q1. 2026 Click for more https://bit.ly/4nfKyPC

06/05/2026

We're delighted to announce that M & S Electrical Limited has joined The Building Safety Group!

At BSG, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By bringing together industry professionals committed to excellence in health and safety, we're strengthening the construction sector one partnership at a time.

Together, we're building safer worksites, protecting teams, and elevating industry best practices.

Welcome on board, M & S Electrical Limited – here's to a successful partnership! https://www.bsgltd.co.uk/

Providing specialist health, safety and environmental consultancy for the construction industry for over 50 years.

05/05/2026

BSG can run Temporary Works courses at our Training Centre or on your premises, so that we can incorporate your company's own Temporary Works procedures. All BSG members automatically receive a 20% discount off course prices. Book with BSG today https://lnkd.in/et3uc-KU

01/05/2026

BSG is proud to announce that Integrated Modular Solutions Ltd/CIMC has joined our growing organisation.

This collaboration brings together complementary strengths in building innovation and safety compliance—a powerful combination for driving real change in our industry.

Together, we're committed to:

✓ Elevating safety standards across the sector
✓ Championing best practice implementation
✓ Accelerating construction innovation
✓ Building a more collaborative industry culture

Here's to Integrated Modular Solutions Ltd/CIMC and the exciting work ahead! The future of safe, efficient construction starts with partnerships like these.

Learn more: https://www.bsgltd.co.uk/

Providing specialist health, safety and environmental consultancy for the construction industry for over 50 years.

30/04/2026

CDM 2015 in the Post-Building Safety Act Era: Why Compliance is Now a Business Imperative

The Building Safety Act 2022 has fundamentally transformed the enforcement landscape for CDM 2015 regulations. What was once viewed as statutory obligation is now a critical business imperative.

The New Reality:

• HSE enforcement actions have intensified dramatically—fines now exceed £1 million
• The Building Safety Regulator coordinates closely with HSE, creating unified enforcement
• Inspection frequency has increased across ALL project types, not just high-risk buildings
• Supply chain accountability extends throughout the entire project delivery network

Critical Compliance Areas:

✓ Duty holder appointments with documented competence assessments
✓ Comprehensive pre-construction information and living construction phase plans
✓ Robust health and safety file management with digital accessibility
✓ Design risk management with documented decision-making
✓ Effective Principal Designer/Principal Contractor coordination

The Stakes:

Beyond unlimited fines, non-compliance brings reputational damage, procurement exclusion, director disqualification, and operational disruption that threatens business continuity.

Action Required:

Construction companies must conduct immediate compliance audits, enhance documentation systems, strengthen supply chain due diligence, and implement digital compliance tracking.

The regulatory trajectory is clear: enforcement will continue intensifying. Forward-thinking organisations recognise that robust CDM compliance is both competitive advantage and professional responsibility.

For detailed guidance on transforming your compliance approach, visit our BSG Blog. https://bit.ly/4tM5yA2

29/04/2026

Why do experienced workers still take risks? Understanding behaviour is the key to preventing incidents.

In construction, we can have all the right protocols in place – but human behaviour remains the leading factor in workplace incidents. The question isn't just what the rules are, but why people don't always follow them.

Introducing: Behavioural Safety in Industry Online Training

✅ CPD-certified | ⏱️ 25 minutes | 💷 £25 per person

This course goes beyond traditional safety training by exploring the psychology behind unsafe practices. Your team will understand:

🔹 The triggers and payoffs that influence safety decisions
🔹 How to identify hazards before incidents occur
🔹 Practical strategies to drive positive behavioural change
🔹 The real-world application of behavioural safety principles

The Business Case:

• Reduce workplace incidents and associated costs
• Minimise legal liabilities
• Build a proactive safety culture
• Same-day digital certification (valid 3 years)
• Flexible online format – no operational disruption

At just £25 per person, this investment in your workforce demonstrates genuine duty of care whilst delivering measurable risk reduction.

Because the safest workplace isn't just about rules – it's about understanding people.

Book your team's training with The Building Safety Group (BSG) today. https://bit.ly/4bN9p9c

28/04/2026

We're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Harrabin Construction Limited – the latest addition to The Building Safety Group!

Harrabin Construction brings expertise across:

✅ New build projects
✅ Refurbishment and alterations
✅ Restoration and maintenance of listed buildings

Their commitment to quality construction services aligns perfectly with our mission to advance health and safety standards across the construction industry.

Together, we'll continue driving health and safety excellence across the construction sector. Everyone at BSG Looks forward to working with you! https://www.bsgltd.co.uk/

27/04/2026

Investing in Safety = Investing in Your Team: Underground service strikes remain one of the most preventable risks on construction sites. Our CAT and GENNY training course equips your operatives with essential skills to accurately locate buried utilities-protecting lives, preventing costly damages, and ensuring compliance.

What you'll gain:

✅ Competent operatives who can safely identify underground services
✅ Reduced risk of service strikes and project delays
✅ Enhanced site safety protocols
✅ Industry-recognized certification

BSG Members: Enjoy 20% off automatically

Don't let avoidable incidents impact your projects. Invest in proper training that pays dividends in safety and efficiency.

Book your team's place today with The Building Safety Group https://bit.ly/4cdZ6tz

24/04/2026

Welcome to The Building Safety Group, Mendip Construction Ltd!

We're delighted to announce that Mendip Construction Ltd has joined the Building Safety Group as our latest new member.

Their commitment to excellence in health and safety aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate construction industry standards and create safer working environments for all.

Together, we're stronger. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, we continue to drive meaningful change in construction safety protocols and protect what matters most—our people.

Welcome on board, Mendip Construction Ltd. We look forward to working together to build a safer future for the construction industry. https://www.bsgltd.co.uk/

Providing specialist health, safety and environmental consultancy for the construction industry for over 50 years.

23/04/2026

How organisations can reduce stress in construction and keep workers in work: Work is good for workers, business, the local community and the country as a whole. Keeping workers in work benefits us all. And yet, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data shows that: In construction, 19% of all ill health was due to stress, depression or anxiety. The economic costs from all work-related ill health and workplace injury in construction is estimated at £1.4 billion. Click here to learn more about how stress uniquely affects construction workers, and how it can best be managed https://bit.ly/41MbFb9