UK architecture still experiencing planning delays
UK architecture is still being bogged down by delays in spite of a positive outlook, says latest RIBA Future Trends report.
England’s first sector skills action plan launched
England's first ever sector skills action plan has been launched by DBR and Historic Environment Skills Forum.
How to reduce risk and disputes over plot plans for new...
Boundary disputes over plot plans are a common issue that can have costly implications and cause delays. Tina Khanna, conveyancing director of RG Law, shares some simple steps that can help avoid wasted costs and delays in the lifecycle of a development.
Essex development achieves Secured by Design Gold Award
A large housing development in Essex has been purchased by the local authority for the benefit of residents, having achieved a Secured by Design Gold Award for incorporating crime prevention measures into its landscaping and the physical security of its buildings.
Taking BIM onto the construction site: A civil engineering special pilot...
At the Build the Future ALLPLAN Summit 2024, KIBAG, one of the leading companies in the Swiss construction and building materials industry presented a pilot project to show what was learned from the almost universal use of BIM in specialist civil engineering construction.
RIBA Reinvention Award 2024 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the RIBA Reinvention Award 2024 has been announced, recognising the most creative reuse of buildings.
Report urges clients to be wary amidst rising construction spending
Clients should stay vigilant as the industry prepares for an upsurge in construction spending, warns new Turner & Townsend report.
Research shows construction apprenticeships are key to social value
New research has been published showing that apprenticeships are a key driver of social value generation in UK construction.
CIS contractors warned to check tax deductions
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors are warned that they should check their tax deductions are correct as HMRC issues letters.
New Towns Taskforce holds first meeting
The New Towns Taskforce has held its first meeting and is pushing towards identifying potential new town sites.
Actis backs the Women into Home Building programme
The Women into Home Building programme, aimed at encouraging more women into construction as a career, has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Embracing adaptive reuse and resilient design
Our world isn’t static, and our buildings can’t be either. Ageing commercial and residential buildings waste energy, and new regulations increasingly mandate sustainability. Could adaptive reuse be the answer?
David Corfield invests in Sterling DCS to support growth
Former CCS UK co-founder and director, David Corfield, joins Sterling to drive innovation in pre-construction cost planning, estimating, and life cycle management.
HS2 unveils new design for Birmingham Curzon Street Station
HS2 has revealed the newest updates to Birmingham Curzon Street Station in new designs intended to enhance passenger experience.
Digital Markets, Competition & Consumer Act: A quick guide for housebuilders...
The Digital Markets, Competition & Consumer Act is expected to come into force this autumn and will herald a transformative shift in the UK’s digital landscape, with far-reaching implications for businesses across all sectors.
Balfour Beatty fined by HSE after death of worker
Balfour Beatty are being fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker lost their life on the job and another worker was injured
CALA group sold to Ferguson Bidco Ltd
Legal & General Group Plc (L&G) has announced the sale of the housebuilder CALA Group to Ferguson Bidco Limited.
Muse joins the Passivhaus Trust
Muse, Morgan Sindall's nationwide placemaker and urban regeneration business, has joined the Passivhaus Trust.
NRH to take over Net Zero stage at UKCW for a...
UK Construction Week (UKCW) has announced that the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) will take over the Net Zero stage on 02 October.
Construction professionals brace for autumn with Actis’ RIBA-approved CPD training
Architects, specifiers, builders and building control officers gear up for autumn with Actis' RIBA-approved CPD modules - 'Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards' and 'Addressing the Performance Gap with Reflective Insulation'.
Birmingham’s Perry Barr development achieve SBD Gold standard
A number of residential apartments and commercial units within Birmingham’s Perry Barr development, including extra care homes, have achieved Secured by Design (SBD) Gold Awards for their security features.
How BIM drives sustainable stadia developments for Olympic Games
Building life after the Olympics is about learning lessons about legacy and the role of technology in creating sustainable stadia developments, states Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the operate & manage division, Nemetschek Group.
How can field management software help landscaping professionals with their operations?
Landscaping professionals play a huge role in shaping our environment, from enhancing sustainability to ensuring the beauty and safety of our shared spaces. Discover five reasons why leading landscaping firms have chosen Re-flow to manage their field operations.
Caddick Construction takes on new design director
Caddick Construction has taken on Jason Clarke to fill the role of design director, a newly created role for the company.
Procurement Act 2023 pushed to February 2025
The UK Government has released a statement saying that the planned Procurement Act 2023 has been delayed to February 2025.
Former Autodesk VP Don Henrich joins Sterling DCS as an Advisor
Industry veteran Don Henrich Joins Sterling DCS as an Advisor to guide the company in expanding market research and accelerating growth in cost and carbon estimating solutions.