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BRICKLAYERS ADDED TO LIST OF TRADES WITH SHORTAGES OVERSEAS LABOUR WILL NOW BE ALLOWED TO PLUG

Bricklayers and plasterers are among five occupations being added to a list of roles which will benefit from relaxed visa rules in a bid to plug gaps in the workforce with overseas labour…

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CANCER AND CONSTRUCTION: SILICA

Silica is a natural substance found in varying amounts in most rocks, sand and clay. For example, sandstone contains more than 70% silica, whereas granite might contain 15-30%. Silica is also a major constituent of construction materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete and mortar…