Construct Innovate to receive additional €5m funding
Minister Burke has announced an additional €5m of funding for Construct Innovate and housing research in the face of the housing crisis.
UKGBC statement says flooding risks need more preparation
A new UKGBC statement says that the government needs to do more to mitigate the effects of climate change and risk of floods.
Why construction contractors must think twice before walking off site
Yosof Ewing, the Contract Coach, examines the risks of abandoning a project and what contractors should consider before they walk off site.
Central Alliance to use satellite mapping technology across South Wales coal...
Central Alliance will work with the Welsh Government(Llywodraeth Cymru) to map and evaluate 83 coal tips in South Wales using satellite technology.
Enhancing fire safety in building construction: Key updates and implications
Recent changes to Approved Document B underscore the UK Government's commitment to improving fire safety in building construction. These updates bring critical enhancements that every construction professional should be aware of.
Architects Registration Board seeks feedback on new Architects Code proposals
The new draft Architects Code is founded on six Standards of professionalism and includes guidance on how to apply the Code in different situations.
Buttress appointed to future-proof Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Buttress has been appointed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool to lead on a variety of works on the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.
Hybrid Reality Capture: Bridging the gap between speed and accuracy
Surveying specialists still grapple with the speed-accuracy trade-off. Not so much in terms of raw power like the Saturn V (or its modern Space Launch System upgrade) but of project completion speed, data capture, and precision measurement.
Beyond compliance: elevating fire safety in modern commercial spaces
Allan Wood, managing director of Optima Systems, examines where the commercial construction industry risks becoming complacent in fire safety compliance- and how to remedy this.
Kier partners with Heathrow to deliver noise reduction works in neighbouring...
Kier has been appointed by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to deliver noise reduction works over the next eight years, covering 20,000 homes in the local area.
20 traditional construction companies join £800m MMC framework
The twenty traditional construction companies have been joined by two MMC firms, where they will carry out works on social housing offsite projects.
How going digital supports decarbonising road projects
Digital workflows have a crucial role to play in decarbonising roads and highways, writes Andy Clifton, senior support engineer at Topcon.
How digital platforms are streamlining the construction procurement process
Digital procurement platforms, like The Build Chain, are revolutionising the way contractors procure their materials, helping them to streamline their supply chains for more successful project outcomes.
Vectorworks 2025 Software Suite unveiled
Vectorworks 2025, the latest comprehensive design software suite, is now available in English, with localized language versions to follow.
Over 40 firms join forces in new Environmental Industries Association (EIA)
The new Environmental Industries Association (EIA) aims to be the largest environmental trade body in the UK, with over 40 member firms across environmental technology and services sector.
Changing the narrative on suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
On 2024's World Suicide Prevention Day, the construction industry has rallied around changing the narrative on mental health.
Over 5,000 high-rise buildings in Scotland still covered with flammable cladding
Research from Diamond & Company has found that around 5,500 private and public buildings across Scotland taller than 11m (36ft) have still flammable cladding
Data sharing challenges for the construction industry and how to overcome...
Persistent data sharing challenges plague the construction industry, leading to inefficiencies and miscommunication; discover the key solutions and strategies to overcome these obstacles.
Making Ireland a world leader in MMC
Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group.
How Build Warranty’s structural warranties and expert surveyors are meeting post-Grenfell...
At Build Warranty, we have been closely monitoring the impact of the Grenfell Inquiry on the construction sector, particularly in relation to safety, accountability, and the growing demand for reputable structural warranties.
Pioneering innovation in port operations: How UMEX uses Nemetschek’s dTwin
Discover how UMEX, a leading port operator, seized the opportunity to use Nemetschek’s dTwin to create a one - stop - platform for data from its entire suite of solutions.
Glider acquires EDocuments to enhance digital information management in the built...
Glider, an innovator in information management solutions for the built environment, today announced the acquisition of EDocuments, a leading provider of O&M documentation.
Green skills gap in young people means UK will struggle to...
70% of young people surveyed for a report from Groundworks and ESS have never received any information on careers that could help fill green skills gap.
MADE Partnership: Homes England, Barratt and Lloyds form housebuilding JV
Barratt, Lloyds Banking Group and government body Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture 'MADE Partnership'.
The pressing need for industry standards in geospatial information
As geospatial information becomes critical for modern construction projects, who is measuring the measurement?
UK Construction Week 2024: see innovation and sustainability in focus
With over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers, UK Construction Week’s will cover everything from digital advancements to sustainability.