Failure to address building safety risks could cause ‘Grenfell-scale tragedy’, warns...
In a resignation letter by a senior civil servant, potentially catastrophic building safety risks are not being adequately addressed by the government.
UK house prices stay resilient with 0.2% rise in August 2023
Average UK house prices increased by 0.2% to £291,000 in the 12 months to August 2023, according to ONS figures.
This Anti-Slavery Day, learn the signs of modern slavery
There are an estimated 122,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK. This Anti-Slavery Day, CHAS outlines the red flags to watch out for.
CMA launches probe into anti-competitive conduct in construction chemicals supply
The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in construction chemicals supply.
How to balance reality capture investments with on-the-ground need
Choosing the right reality capture technology for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals can be a challenging task in today's uncertain economic climate.
Bellway sets aside £30m to resolve reinforced concrete frame defects in...
Bellway made the defects disclosure in its 2023 year results this morning, saying there was an 'isolated design issue' with the building's reinforced concrete frame.
Forta PRO and Marriott team up to showcase modular hotel room
This article explores how Forta PRO and Marriott partnered to create a modular hotel room based on their current design, Moxy.
£100m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal regeneration announced
Approved by Leeds City Council, the £100m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal regeneration scheme is expected to complete in 2026.
Construction companies are doing ‘too little’ to reach 2050 net zero...
50% of construction project managers answered “too little” when asked if they felt if their company was doing too much, too little, or enough, to reach 2050 net zero targets.
The future of the office: retrofitting heritage buildings
In this article, Emily Smith, COO, Argyll, and Sarah Halpin, head of sustainable solutions at Ramboll discuss the benefits of retrofitting heritage buildings and how office buildings can stay up to speed with sustainability targets.
What makes a good field efficiency checklist? Re-flow investigates
Read more about which software features to look out for when creating your field efficiency checklist to make your processes more efficient.
The key to a sustainable construction industry
Nemetschek’s powerful software could be the key to a more sustainable construction industry, allowing stakeholders to plan carefully and reduce material waste.
West Fraser to sponsor college carpentry department in North Devon
West Fraser will sponsor PETROC college's carpentry department, providing SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF materials for students to work with.
British Woodworking Federation 2023 Awards reveals shortlist
Now in their 15th year, the British Woodworking Federation(BWF) 2023 Awards has released the shortlist celebrating the achievements of UK woodworking and joinery manufacturing.
Network rail to cut 500 in-house track renewal jobs
Network Rail has planned to cut nearly 500 posts in its Track Renewal Service (TRS), with 269 employees having already lost their jobs.
BPF highlights need for more strategic freight and logistics planning
The British Property Federation has called for greater strategic planning in response to the government’s Call for Evidence on planning for freight and logistics.
Redirected pothole funding from HS2 must be part of long-term solution,...
With £8.3bn in HS2 funding to be redirected towards resolving the pothole crisis, there are calls for an accompanying long term strategy.
Designing and building for a shift in post-pandemic working patterns
Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP, explains why our workplace environments must adapt quicker, following a shift in post-pandemic working patterns.
Addressing the climate action gap: Key insights from Ramboll’s Sustainable Buildings...
There is widespread recognition of the importance of sustainability, but insights from Ramboll’s Sustainable Buildings Market Study highlights several gaps between ambitions and actionable strategies. Scott Brookes, director at Ramboll, takes a look.
Davis-Bacon Act: A victory for the US modular construction industry
Plans by the US Department of Labour to extend the Davis-Bacon Act to cover modular and offsite construction sparked a staunch lobbying effort by the industry opposed to what they saw as an ill-suited and impractical change. John McMullen of the Modular Building Institute takes us inside a major victory for the US modular construction industry.
Winners announced for LHC’s £135m public sector safety and compliance framework
Winning building maintenance, compliance consultancies, and contractors have been named for LHC's £135m public sector safety and compliance framework.
Adding tactile data to handrails might not come in handy
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says the use of braille and tactile data on handrails can hinder rather than help.
Transformative technology driven by increased demand for MMC
Mature commercial markets in the volumetric modular industry are thriving due to increased demand for MMC in the healthcare and education sectors.
On the road to net zero cement
Thomas Guillot, chief executive of the Global Cement & Concrete Association, discusses the CEO Gathering & Leaders Conference, which examined the road to net zero cement.
New NHBC Training Hub to provide bricklaying Apprenticeships in Bransholme
NHBC has revealed a new apprenticeship hub in Bransholme dedicated to training skilled house builders in the North of England.
Balfour Beatty partners with CABE to boost building safety
Balfour Beatty has announced a new partnership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), joining the association as a new ‘Premium Company Partner’.