How retrofitting can help solve the UK’s housing crisis
The team at Buro Happold examine what is needed to answer the UK's housing crisis- and how retrofitting can help make use of over one million empty homes.
We cannot rely on paper-based certification post-Grenfell, says CARES
The chief executive of the UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES) has said that paper-based certification can no longer be relied on after the failings that led to Grenfell, calling for "secure, fully digital formats".
Final deck segment lowered into place in Britain’s new longest rail...
The Colne Valley Viaduct has officially become the UK's new longest rail bridge at 3.4km or 2.1 miles, after two years of construction.
Construction industry reacts to the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report
The UK construction industry is reflecting on the findings of the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report, which found "systemic dishonesty" from both building control professionals and manufacturers.
Can a director still be sued for negligence even once a...
2024 has seen several high profile construction firms collapse- even raising questions of negligence and culpability for some. Scott Williams, director at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines the issue.
Could AI visualisation solve Britain’s great retrofit challenge?
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Metaroom by Amrax, discusses why VR and AI visualisation will be key enablers of Britain’s’ retrofit revolution.
Winvic debuts remote control tower crane on Birmingham site
Winvic Construction has utilised Skyline Cockpit, a remote control tower crane, in a purpose built student accommodation(PBSA) in Birmingham.
August PMIs show output growth across UK construction sector
The August 2024 PMIs showed a continued recovery in UK construction output, attributed to robust new order growth and a more supportive economic background.
Facilities management strategies and technologies to accommodate the shift to hybrid...
Facility managers must embrace agile new strategies and technologies to accommodate shift to hybrid work, writes Jonathan Weindel, head of data analytics at Envoy.
Securiclad expands Secured by Design accredited range
Designers and manufacturers of modular high security composite panel systems, Securiclad, have added to their range of Secured by Design (SBD) accredited products.
Vectorworks Landmark 2024 listed as a standout new product of the...
Green Industry Pros has selected global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. as a winner of the 2024 Editor’s Choice Award for its landscape-specific product, Vectorworks Landmark 2024.
[VIDEO]HS2 celebrates project’s first completed viaduct
The 163m long Highfurlong Brook Viaduct, near the village of Aston le Walls, is the first completed viaduct on the HS2 project.
How software improves poor collaboration and communication in construction
BIM, IPD and field management software are all key to enhancing collaboration in construction, as Re-flow explores the communication challenges that could be hold your business back.
OFFSITE EXPO: Showcasing international best practice and transformative technologies
With precision focus on the advancements that are bringing transformative change to the construction environment, Offsite Expo will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 17–18 September.
CE marking recognition deadline pushed back indefinitely, minister confirms
In a statement to Parliament, minister Rushanara Ali confirmed that the previous deadline of 30 June 2025 for recognising CE marking has been extended, with the future date not set.
Data shows 2,300 residential buildings still have unsafe cladding
The latest government data shows that there are 2,300 residential buildings 11m or higher that still need remediation work on unsafe cladding.
UK’s first anti-mould supported housing project completed
Developer Blueprint has unveiled the UK's first anti-mould supported housing project, the first project of its kind in the UK to use infrared wallpaper technology.
Craig Tatton to take over as Tilbury Douglas CEO
Current Tilbury Douglas chief executive officer(CEO) Paul Gandy will step down in November as he prepares to become president of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Jersey to trial graphene underfloor heating in social housing
Jersey Energy Technologies(JET) has signed a contract with graphene specialists Haydale to roll out a new form of underfloor heating across the island's social housing.
[VIDEO]Mammoet launches world’s strongest land-based crane
Mammoet has launched what it claims is the world's strongest land-based crane, the SK6000, which can lift 3,000 tonnes to a height of 220m.
Reflections on the Dagenham Fire and building safety during remediation works
Construction professionals need to recognise the hazards that remediation and repair works create, as Peter Wilkinson and Neil Gibbins, lead fire experts for CROSS-UK, explain.
New TDBL-nonut® fastener from SFS outpaces installation of traditional nut and...
The new TDBL-nonut® from SFS Group Fastening Technology is a timesaving, innovative fastening solution for the construction market.
House building starts down in first quarter of 2024
The Office for National Statistics latest data shows a drop in house building starts in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.
CLC publishes building safety report ahead of Grenfell report
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published their Building Safety Report, analysing safety ahead of the final Grenfell report.
New Homes Accelerator team announced by Angela Rayner
Angela Rayner has announced the New Homes Accelerator team in an attempt to kickstart stalled construction sites.
[VIDEO] HS2 Bromford tunnel reaches halfway point
The halfway point has been reached in HS2's Bromford tunnel in Birmingham, set to be three and a half miles long.