Home Builders Federation unveils 10-Point plan to improve UK housing supply
The Home Builders Federation has released a 10-point plan of solutions to help the government improve the UK housing supply and provide the nation with much-needed homes.
Apply to speak at Digital Construction Week 2024
Digital Construction Week returns to ExCeL London on 5-6 June 2024. The UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment attracts around 6,400 forward-thinking AEC professionals annually.
Air source heat pump training now available at Go Geothermal national...
Go Geothermal’s national heat pump training centres provide plumbers and heating engineers with hands-on training and experience in installing air source heat pumps.
FSi Promat increases the use of recycled content in sealant packaging...
FSi Promat has introduced a range of packaging to its core fire-stopping products that use recycled plastic content in sealant packaging without compromising the integrity of its products.
How can we improve the efficiency of buildings to better address...
Optimising building performance is the most urgently needed response to the energy crisis. Hariharan Natarajan, architect and energy engineer at SketchUp, explores how the industry can go about it.
NAO report reveals major delays across DLUHC projects
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) has allocated £9.5bn across three major funds to support local government initiatives.
Millenium Security: Affordable security solutions to combat construction theft
NFU Mutual's recent survey reveals a staggering 89% construction theft rate among tradespeople and contractors, shedding light on a critical issue in the industry.
Kier launches Open Doors 2024 to inspire careers in construction
Kier has hosted a preview of the 'Open Doors 2024' initiative by Build UK, which aims to give young people an insight into a career in the construction industry.
RIBA survey reveals low confidence in architectural sector
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its most recent Future Trends Survey, a monthly report on business and employment trends in the architectural sector.
Go Geothermal to appear on international business podcast to discuss renewable...
Go Geothermal will make its Podcast debut this month as they discuss the part they are playing in tackling climate change by accelerating the transition to renewable heat and power.
Through the roof: keeping energy ratings and bills low by enhancing...
Better flat roof systems are key to meeting the UK government's energy efficiency targets and keeping bills low.
Turner & Townsend and Women in BIM unite to champion digital...
Women in BIM (WIB) is hosting a one-day international conference in London on Wednesday, 22 November, to celebrate digital success across the AEC industry worldwide.
IStructE release subsidence guide for insurers and engineers
New guidance from IStructE explores how to deal with damage and loss in the UK caused by subsidence, heave, and landslip.
Re-flow at Road Expo: Revolutionising field management for a sustainable future
Re-flow Field Management rounds off their year on the road with Scotland’s Road Expo. Making their debut on the 28th - 29th November at the SEC Glasgow, the team will once again be demonstrating the software’s powerful features at Stand C5.
BarhaleEnpure chosen for Yorkshire Water P-removal project
BarhaleEnpure has received an £11m contract from Yorkshire Water to carry out Phosphorous-removal (P-removal) on five locations in Barnsley.
Academics call for increased MMC support for housing construction in the...
Academics from the University of Manchester have published an article arguing for significant changes in UK housing construction.
Harringtons Builders chooses field view for streamlined processes and enhanced collaboration
Dive into the challenges faced by Harringtons Builders and how Field View emerged as the key to efficient QA management and enhanced safety processes.
Roseview provide Welsh farmhouse with Victorian-style windows
Leading UK manufacturer of uPVC sash windows and Secured by Design member company Roseview Windows have provided large Victorian-style windows to a newly built Welsh farmhouse.
Carbon roadmapping: Defining the action plan for delivering net zero to...
As organisations seek to prove demonstratable action against net zero targets, Mark Postill, DecarbonomicsTM Delivery Lead at AtkinsRealis, explores how carbon roadmapping is essential to planning and implementing built asset portfolio decarbonisation.
NHDG calls for more decarbonisation funding in 2023 Autumn Statement
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) has urged the government to allocate the entire £3.8bn from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund in the upcoming statement.
Digital transformation: The value of going paperless and adopting digital by...
Jason Ruddle, company director at Contech Digital Consulting, explores the critical aspects of the digital transformation journey and why construction companies will benefit from going "Paperless".
Extreme temperatures and vulnerable people: Why technology should be integrated into...
UK housing providers must integrate tech into construction for resilient, responsive care as the country faces extreme temperatures.
Construction skills shortage: The industry has to do more to attract...
A new survey for Deconstruction, a campaign aimed at improving perceptions of the industry and attracting new construction talent, has found that 69% of adults and 77% of students aged 18-24 would not contemplate working in construction.
OpenSpace unveils new timelapse video feature for showcasing projects
The new timelapse video feature released in OpenSpace Capture empowers teams with visual confirmation, fostering internal trust, consistency, and efficiency in project execution.
Mace chosen to deliver major sustainable London office refurbishment
Mace has been chosen to deliver the Grade A office refurbishment of the 10 Gresham Street building in London's historic Square Mile.
Artificial intelligence in the construction industry: Building a smarter tomorrow
In this article, Build Warranty® explores the eight ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit construction businesses.