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Willmott Dixon to deliver 25 net-zero homes in Solihull

Willmott Dixon has been chosen to deliver 25 net-zero homes in the Kingshurst area of Solihull.
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ONS reports reveals a decline in construction output for August

The Office for National Statistics has released its construction output report for August 2023 revealing an over decline in productivity.
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Payapps announces acquisition of WebContractor

Payapps has announced its acquisition of WebContractor Holdings Limited, a UK-based construction software company specialising in subcontractor applications for payment.
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Why the need for modular construction has never been greater

David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on why the demand for modular continues to increase and the urgent need for change.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy

Mace set new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy targets

Mace has introduced a new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, which they plan to implement over the next three years.
J3 Advisory voice of the surveyor podcast

Voice of the Surveyor: Mitigating construction defects through proactive measures

In the first of a series of podcasts powered by J3 Advisory and Showhouse Magazine, Jack Bristow, J3 Advisory, and James Calland, ACS, discuss the world of insurance and mitigating construction defects.
Field Management Software

Achieving net zero with field management software

The Prime Minister’s recent announcement about ‘shifting the goal posts’ on the Net Zero targets for 2050 has left many questions and uncertainty surrounding the policy.
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UK homeowners eager to embrace solar energy

A survey from City Plumbing has shed light on the market potential for solar energy and heat pump installations.
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Is co-living the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?

A report by the British Property Federation (BPF) has investigated the increasing popularity of co-living.
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Mace joins the NDA’s nuclear clean-up team

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has chosen Mace to assist in clean-up efforts at 17 locations throughout the UK.
Darlington Station

BAM wins £150m Darlington Station project

BAM has been chosen to oversee the £150m redevelopment of Darlington Station over the next two years.
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How the Net Zero Action Plan is equipping the construction industry...

Following the launch of the Construction Industry Training Board’s updated Net Zero Action Plan, chief executive Tim Balcon examines the work being done to equip the UK with the skills for a sustainable future.
BIM data management

Improving BIM data management in the cloud

Clear structures are crucial to realising the full potential of BIM data management, says Matthew Smith, BSc (Hons)/MCIAT, AEC technical manager and BIM adoption specialist at Graitec.
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Avoiding non-compliant PPE with the British Safety Industry Federation

With high volumes of substandard or non-compliant PPE and safety equipment on the market, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) CEO Alan Murray explains how specifiers and users can ensure their products are fit for purpose.
Digital transformation

Digital transformation and the future of the construction industry with Verifi3D

Construction is going through a digital transformation, and there is a rising demand for better model coordination between stakeholders and more emphasis on digital tools and global standards.
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Ardmore wins £154m contract for Hackney’s Britannia project

Hackney Council has chosen Ardmore to oversee the final phase of the Britannia project, a residential-focused redevelopment in Shoreditch Park.
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Understanding silent discrimination in the construction industry

Over 700 construction workers die by suicide each year, equivalent to two every working day, with silent discrimination being a significant factor.
World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day: protecting mental health onsite

On World Mental Health Day, Karen Brookes talks about health stigma, tailored policies, support networks, and empathy in the construction sector.
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Skanska awarded £158m data centre project

Skanska will build a £158m data centre for global data provider Telehouse in the Docklands area of London.
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Coordinate your field and office teams with OpenSpace Capture

New advancements in OpenSpace Capture's 360° Reality Capture and AI make getting your field and VDC teams on the same page has never been easier.
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BIM quality: A cornerstone of digital construction success

The adoption of Building Information Modelling is ever-increasing. Does that solve all problems in the construction industry? Using BIM alone actually doesn’t. It needs to be done right, says Ville Kyytsönen, CEO of Solibri, part of the Nemetschek Group.
Bamboo-safe construction

Researchers make breakthrough discovery on bamboo-safe screws

Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered a way to use bamboo-safe without damaging the material, opening new doors for MMC.
Global infrastructure

Understanding the role of digitalisation in global infrastructure

Global infrastructure is increasingly going digital, but progress needs to be faster and more comprehensive to fully benefit projects and improve performance.
National Highways depot

Morgan Sindall delivers £20.7m National Highways depot project

Morgan Sindall has installed new depots that will bring together National Highways staff, traffic officers, contractors, and key partners.
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£60m of funding given to redevelop brownfield sites

Over 6,000 new homes will be built on previously unused brownfield sites with the help of new funding provided to local councils.
England has the lowest number of houses available int he developed world, and the highest rate of inadequate housing in Europe at 15%. Bay window of an abandoned terrace house in London

English housing is worst in Europe, report finds

England has the lowest number of houses available in the developed world, and the highest rate of inadequate housing in Europe at 15%.