World’s tallest scissor lift coming to UK
Hire Safe Solutions has partnered with Chinese manufacturer Dingli to build the Dingli 3730HRT- the world's tallest scissor lift at 37 metres.
Building a stronger water sector: The case for standardised Product Data...
As the UK water industry prepares for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and works towards ambitious net zero targets, it faces a critical challenge: The need for consistent and traceable asset information to improve the value of its data.
Preventing disputes: Conflict avoidance agreements in construction contracts
The intricacies of construction contracts often lead to disputes that can delay projects, escalate costs, and strain professional relationships. One strategy to mitigate these issues is the use of conflict avoidance agreements.
Housing is an important election issue for voters, according to research...
A recent survey of Orbit customers found that 46% said housing was the key election issue- twice that of the national average.
Renewable technologies driven by frameworks
LHC frameworks are set to facilitate the procurement of renewable technologies like solar panels, EV charging points, and heat pumps to reduce environmental impacts.
Brick Development Association and Ceramics UK to merge
The Brick Development Association (BDA) and Ceramics UK (C-UK) have made the decision to merge as a collective trade organisation.
Carbon negative mews highly commended at SBD development awards
A carbon negative mews development in the London Borough of Waltham Forest has been highly commended at this year’s Secured by Design (SBD) ATLAS awards.
Next government urged to commit to infrastructure plan by Northern business...
Over 30 business leaders have written an open letter calling for a revised infrastructure strategy and spending plan from the next Government.
AI in construction embraced in UK despite challenges
More than three-quarters (76%) of senior industry decision-makers at large UK firms have high expectations for the use of AI in construction.
How can invoice financing solve payment delays?
Payment delays are a persisting issue that can disrupt project timelines, strain business relationships, and hinder growth. This is where invoice financing, a form of short-term borrowing designed to expedite cash flow, can be a game-changer.
Lack of green collar construction workers threatens UK decarbonisation
Turner & Townsend have found that a lack of skilled green collar construction workers is seeing in-demand trades command annual salaries of over £134,000.
Reform UK party manifesto pledges to scrap “net zero and related...
Reform UK, led by newly installed leader Nigel Farage, has pledged to abandon net zero targets, fast track planning and change social housing allocation.
Architects transforming the City of London skyline
AccuCities' 3D city models are shaping the evolving skyline of the City of London through innovative skyscraper designs and strategic urban planning.
Councils to be given powers to use compulsory purchase orders for...
Lawrence Turner, director of Boyer, discusses the new powers for councils to use compulsory purchase orders to acquire land for affordable housing and notes that these changes will take effect regardless of the election outcome.
Tilbury Douglas’ £6m defective designs claim against Arup fails
Tunnels designed by Arup were "incapable of implementation", said Tilbury Douglas' in the defective designs claim.
£1.5bn ICN housing framework awarded to over 100 firms
Great Places Housing Group has revealed the successful bidders for its four-year Innovation Chain North Framework.
LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival: Enhancing operations with Re-Flow
Re-flow's field management software helps highways businesses streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Learn more about the software at the LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival.
Construction industry faces growing cybersecurity risks amid digital transformation
Sector-wide, there’s an urgent call for construction businesses to implement robust measures that will prevent and protect them against cybersecurity risks, says Simon Hughes, SVP of Global Distribution at Cowbell.
How Marmox Thermoblocks address thermal bridging in construction
Marmox Thermoblocks are an affordable solution for preventing heat loss and addressing thermal bridging in various building projects
Merger agreed between two of UK’s oldest builders’ federations
The National Federation of Builders and the Scottish Building Federation have agreed to merge, bringing together 1,700 members.
The UK Innovation Corridor announces Willmott Dixon as a strategic partner
The UK Innovation Corridor has announced that Willmott Dixon has agreed a three-year commitment to become a strategic partner.
Levelling Up project success is still possible, with the right assessment
Pagabo’s director of national delivery Karen Carter explores the reasons why projects with government funding have not yet made progress and how these projects can still succeed.
Re-flow Field Management review by Coast Renewable Services
Coast Renewable Services, who specialise in wind farm solutions, implemented Re-flow’s software in order to collect all its data in one place.
Adding nitrogen to concrete may reduce harmful pollution, study finds
Adding nitrogen to concrete could reduce global levels of nitrogen oxides created by the construction industry in developing towns and cities.
Crest Nicholson rejects second Bellway bid
The Board of Bellway admitted that their second takeover bid of £650m was rejected by rivals Crest Nicholson in May.
Introducing the new Fischer Eco Electric Boiler
Electric Heating manufacturer Fischer Future Heat has announced the launch of a brand new Eco Electric Boiler.