October 2024 PMI’s show sector growth has slowed
The October 2024 PMI's have been released, showcasing a continuous slow-but-steady recovery. Find out more about the stats here.
Developer appointed for UK’s largest heat network
The SWAN Partnership has been established to create the UK's largest heat network. Read more about the project here.
Use of timber in the construction industry could help Government meet...
Robert Hairstans, the director of the Centre for Advanced Timber Technologies (CATT) at the New Model Institute of Technology and Engineering (NMITE), discusses how timber in the construction industry will help achieve UK Government goals for more homes and reduced emissions.
How secure is cloud-based CMMS?
Is a cloud-based CMMS truly more secure than traditional on-premises software? Let's dive into the comparison, debunk common misconceptions and see what real users have to say.
CPA calls for clarity between budget and government goals
The CPA has responded to a government article, asking to address contradictions between budget and government goals. Read the letter here.
White Paper insights: Non-combustible Cellular Glass Insulation for Inverted Roofs
Download our White Paper, titled “Cellular Glass Insulation as a Non-combustible Solution for Inverted Roofs,” for an in-depth analysis of the benefits and technical specifications of FOAMGLAS® INVATHERM™.
How can robotics and intelligent automation help address the global housing...
Robotics and intelligent automation can reshape modular construction, and contribute to solving the global housing shortage, writes Gilles Retsin, co-founder and chief technology officer/chief architect at Automated Architecture.
New smart hard hat will detect impacts and falls
A new smart hard hat designed to improve construction workers safety has been launched. Learn more about the smart equipment here.
Plans for England’s biggest onshore windfarm to be submitted
Plans for England's biggest onshore windfarm are due to be submitted this week. Learn more about the project here.
£500,000 likely lost to cladding fund fraud, says NAO
An NAO report and MHCLG investigation has found around half a million pounds has been lost to fraud from the cladding fund. Learn more here.
Sustainability in construction: Beyond the buzzwords
Sustainability cannot be achieved through shortcuts. However, construction companies that are genuinely embedding sustainable practices into their business and communicating them effectively are seeing long-term benefits.
Getting on the social value front foot ahead of February’s Procurement...
With the Procurement Act looming, the way construction firms see - and see fit to report on - social value has to change. Catherine Manning, programme director at MeasureUp and board trustee at Social Value International, explains why the sector must look beyond apprenticeships to stay apace in this emerging field
Innovative solutions for sustainability and energy efficiency on construction sites
With photovoltaic modules, CONTAINEX modules can now also be used as a green energy source for the first time. This and other energy-saving equipment options ensure greater sustainability and energy efficiency on construction sites.
Scottish Water seeks partner for £800m investment programme
Tenders are open for a Scottish Water investment programme worth £800m. Discover more about the programme here.
Autumn Budget 2024: A shot in the arm the housebuilding industry...
Rachel Reeves delivered the hotly anticipated 2024 Autumn Budget on 30th October - The speech not only outlined the economy’s health, but the government’s plans to reset the trajectory and lay out plans for housebuilding during the course of the parliament.
Actis backs call for renewed training following 1.3m workforce shortfall report
Checkatrade's Annual Trade Skills Index report indicated there was a workforce shortfall of over 1.3m skilled workers and apprentices that are needed to meet government targets on housing and net zero.
Cladding remediation to cost more than £16bn according to NAO
The NAO has released a report detailing how far behind in cladding remediation the government has fallen. Find more details here.
[VIDEO] Skanska to build £197m BREEAM office buildings in South Molton
Skanska have been chosen to deliver two office buildings for Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan in South Molton. Read more about the project here.
Leading the change for diversity and sustainability in construction
Driving change in construction and the built environment is not about waiting for others to take the lead - it’s about stepping up, being visible and inspiring others to follow. That’s where Funmbi Adeagbo, a British chartered architect, social activist and passionate advocate for diversity and sustainability in construction, believes real progress will happen.
Measuring the economic footprint of home building
A new report from the Home Builders Federation measures the economic footprint of home building beyond the bricks and mortar
Why construction companies are choosing field management software to grow their...
Finding the perfect piece of field management software can be time consuming: the need to cover so many processes – scheduling, building audit trails, proving compliance, getting visibility over job sites – might sometimes feel like too much to ask from a single digital solution. Well, in reality, that’s not the case.
Committee to investigate children in temporary accommodation
An inquiry investigating children in temporary accommodation is due to launch this month. Read more about the inquiry here.
Parliamentary committee to investigate cladding remediation
A parliamentary investigation into cladding remediation post-Grenfell is being launched. Find out more about the purpose of the enquiry here.
Transport for London is seeking a solar contractor
Transport for London is searching for a solar contractor to deliver clean energy to the underground network. Read more about the contract here.
West London’s tallest modular building tops out
The tallest modular building in West London has been topped out, reaching 32 storeys or 106 metres tall.
Online mapping toolkit developed for 1.5m home target
A team at the University of Manchester are developing an online mapping toolkit to advise housebuilding. Read more about the kit here.