Construction's ethical free-fall

In the space of just five days, a string of corruption scandals has ripped through the UK’s demolition and construction sector, exposing not a few bad apples; but a rotten orchard.

In the past few weeks, the UK construction and demolition sector has been rocked by a series of corruption scandals that expose a deeply entrenched culture of unethical practices. From bribery and bid-rigging to fraud and collusion, these cases reveal systemic issues that threaten the integrity of an industry vital to the nation's infrastructure and economy. They also paint a picture of an industry in ethical free-fall.