DSD Construction adopts a trio of Causeway solutions to streamline construction processes
DSD Construction has adopted a trio of Causeway solutions in order to streamline construction processes to increase productivity and profitability within the business.
Starting a conversation about mental health in the construction industry
Craig Sanders, joint managing director of Protrade, explores the topic of mental health in the construction industry, startling suicide statistics, and discusses the Lighthouse Club’s new ‘Help Inside The Hard Hat’ initiative.
How to keep site workers safe in hot weather
Construction workers are at a far greater risk from the associated dangers of too much sun exposure and it is vital that control measures are revised to ensure site workers are kept safe in hot weather. Sophie McCormick, a solicitor at Gateley Legal, explains how.
Get paid on time with Causeway Tradex e-invoicing software
Rebecca Sperti, customer relationship director, Causeway Technologies, explains how Causeway Tradex e-invoicing software can ensure prompt payments within the construction industry.
How to prevent construction site injuries and when can compensation be claimed
Jonathan White, legal and compliance director at National Accident Helpline, explains how/when industry workers can claim compensation for construction site injuries, and how employers can avoid incidences in the first place.
Section 52 revisited: a development land tax in its purest form
Stuart Andrews, product group head and Matthew Nixon, principle associate at Eversheds Sutherland, examine Section 52 agreements.
Richard Bagnall appointed as Hayfield Human Resources Manager
The Solihull-based housebuilder has appointed Richard Bagnall as the new Hayfield Human Resources Manager, as it prepares to deliver 500 homes in middle England.
Galliford Try selected for Northumbrian Water Chemical Dosing Framework
Galliford Try have been appointed to the Northumbrian Water Chemical Dosing Framework, as part of a project that will upgrade water and wastewater facilities.
Tilbury Douglas completes construction on £6.3m Same Day Emergency Care Centre
Tilbury Douglas has completed construction on an extension at Warrington Hospital, creating a new £6.3m Same Day Emergency Care Centre.
Part M4(2) regulations on accessibility in new homes to become mandatory
Accessibility in new homes in England must achieve the accessibility and adaptability standards set out in Part M4(2), a government consultation has found.
Scotland faces a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, says MSP at Green Home Festival
Scotland is facing a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights Patrick Harvie has warned.
Roger Morton appointed as director of strategic change at Willmott Dixon
Roger Morton has been appointed to the newly created role of director of strategic change at Willmott Dixon.
CEO of BRE urges Tory leadership candidates to reaffirm net zero commitments
In an open letter to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the CEO of BRE urges the Tory leadership candidates to recommit to decarbonising Britain’s buildings and reaching net zero targets.
£7.5m expansion at Pinderfields Hospital advances with MTX
MTX’s £7.5m expansion at Pinderfields Hospital is utilising MMC to deliver a new decant ward and general refurbishment.
Saint-Gobain acquires exterior building materials manufacturer
Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the U.S.
CIH launches construction product quality planning framework
The Construction Innovation Hub has today launched the Construction Product Quality Planning framework (CPQP), a new quality assurance framework to de-risk platform and offsite manufacturing
Construction commences on UK’s first secure school
Construction has begun at the country’s first secure school- a custodial facility to educate young offenders and prevent further crime.
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THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIGITAL CONSTRUCTON
Get paid on time with Causeway Tradex e-invoicing software
Rebecca Sperti, customer relationship director, Causeway Technologies, explains how Causeway Tradex e-invoicing software can ensure prompt payments within the construction industry.
How can digital solutions keep growth in the construction industry sustainable?
Matthew Jones, founder of Open ECX, discusses resilience and growth in the construction industry and how to keep it sustainable with the help of digital solutions.
Morgan Sindall collaborate to run the Innovation Driven Procurement programme
Morgan Sindall, alongside Nottingham Trent University with funding from CITB are collaborating to run the Innovation Driven Procurement (IDP) to help small construction firms drive innovation in construction.
Marshalls to be first UK concrete manufacturer to adopt CarbonCure Technologies
Marshalls plc has committed to becoming the first UK concrete manufacturer to adopt CarbonCure Technologies' carbon mineralisation technology.
Causeway acquires construction telemarketing company, Enhance Consultancy
Causeway Technologies has acquired specialist construction telemarketing company Enhance Consultancy, as part of its journey to link every stage of the construction process with technology.
Greater Manchester community sites granted free fibre broadband
17 Greater Manchester community sites have been granted free fibre broadband connectivity until 2025, as part of a digital infrastructure and inclusion programme from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Virgin Media Business.
Causeway Live Design 4.0 to launch this autumn
Causeway has announced the launch date of its latest design engineering platform, Live Design 4.0, which aims to bring site infrastructure disciplines into one design environment .
[Video] Queen’s Wharf: The integrated resort development that captures the heart of Brisbane
A new integrated resort development is being constructed that will put Brisbane on the map as a tourism, leisure and entertainment destination.
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THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFSITE & MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Has the time for UK modular housing finally come?
Make UK Modular launched in December 2021 as the voice of volumetric modular housebuilders. Head of policy Steve Cole discusses the state of play for the sector and the outlook for delivering greener, faster, better homes.
JV North appoints appoints modular contractors to MMC framework lot
North West housebuilding consortium, JV North has appointed eight modular contractors to its £560m modern methods of construction framework lot.
How can factory-built homes cut carbon?
Modular construction is playing a vital role in the construction sector’s battle to cut carbon emissions with factory-built homes, says Nick Hillard, ESG lead at Tide Construction.
Wates bags later living contract in Hampstead Heath
Wates Construction has won a Pre-construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to build a luxury later living residence in Hampstead Heath for Riverstone
M-AR and Housing 21 mark major milestone on Doncaster retirement project
M-AR and Housing 21 have reached a major milestone on their latest Doncaster retirement project, which will be the largest net-zero retirement living scheme in England when complete.
New partnership to deliver affordable zero-carbon housing in Hastings
Modular housebuilder ilke Homes has partnered with Orbit Homes to deliver affordable zero-carbon housing in Hastings.
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- on The heat is on for housebuilders to adopt modular constructionA good article. Modular is very good for certain applications, although may not be the most efficient for private developers, where they need to react to...
PBC Today August 2022
Welcome to the PBC Today August 2022 edition. This month we explore the future of many key policy areas, from levelling up and net zero to housebuilding, infrastructure and reviving high streets.
BIM Today June 2022
Welcome to the BIM Today June 2022 edition. When the government launched the Construction Playbook, it made accelerating the development and use of platform approaches a core policy objective.
Modular Advantage Magazine July-August 2022
The latest issue of the Modular Building Institute's Modular Advantage magazine examines the effect of the proposed expansion of the Davis-Bacon Act in the United States, and how this could have major ramifications for US-based manufacturers.
How can we redefine modular construction for a new era?
Viewpoint, a leader in construction project management solutions, explores what makes this new age of offsite construction bigger and better? What can this generation of modular buildings deliver that prefabrication failed to do? And how will technology help modular become a serious player in all property construction?
A homebuyer’s guide to everything you need to know about your...
This ebook from Build-Zone Insurance offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to a new home warranty.
FlowForma – Construction Process Automation Experts
FlowForma are business process management, automation, workflow, and digital transformation experts.
ROCKWOOL®
ROCKWOOL® is the UK’s leading manufacturer in sustainable, non-combustible stone wool insulation.
Secured by Design – Reducing crime by good design
Secured by Design is the official police security initiative that is owned by the UK Police Service, improve the security of buildings.
LHC report says improved housing and public sector procurement is key...
The LHC report outlines the key role public sector procurement can play in the government's levelling up agenda.
What do CAD software users say about BricsCAD®?
BricsCAD® is Computer Aided Design software for people who build things. It’s the best choice for drafters, designers, architects, and engineers.
Accessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, marks down the judges who hand out accolades for inaccessible design.