Mitigating risk in passive fire protection design
Leaving the design of passive fire protection until the construction phase is preparing to fail, writes Adam Shipstone of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection.
Initial housing project by John Lewis to be built in London
John Lewis to introduce first ever housing rental development above Waitrose store in Bromley, South London.
Stonehenge Tunnel and Arundel bypass cancelled to fill £22bn gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that several high profile infrastructure projects such as the Stonehenge tunnel and A27 Arundel bypass, have been scrapped.
CITB to begin working on construction levy consensus for 2026-29
CITB has announced they will begin their construction levy Consensus process to propose their new levy rates for the years 2026-29.
Why sustainability in design can become standard practice
From a bus terminal to an Art Deco hospital, sustainability should be baked into project design, writes Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Division Officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group.
Receiving the green light to build on the grey belt
Labour’s targets are welcome in the housebuilding industry, but incentives are required to build on the grey belt, writes Richard Nowell.
Trimble launches inaugural Connected Construction Conference for the UK
Join Trimble on 17th October to see the latest construction innovations, industry best practices, and much more at the first Connected Construction Conference in the UK!
Tilbury Douglas completes new Passivhaus school
Tilbury Douglas have completed construction of a school on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), built to Passivhaus standards, near Wolverhampton.
JELD-WEN launches fire safety data pin for fire doors
JELD-WEN have launched a new data pin solution for their door sets that promotes fire safety, and provides easier access to information.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to axe infrastructure projects
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce several infrastructure projects are to be axed to fill a recently discovered £20bn shortfall in the country's finances.
Balfour Beatty introduce human recognition standards in projects
Balfour Beatty have started implementing human recognition technologies within various aspects of their projects
Dame Kate Barker makes recommendations to new housing minister
Dame Kate Barker, chair of the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, outlines initial recommendations for the new housing minister, Matthew Pennycook MP.
Ensuring the City of London skyline stands the test of time
London’s tall buildings need to do so much more than shape the capital’s skyline, creating structures that give back to the communities around them, writes Chris Edgington, building engineer at Arup.
Award-winning building design and sustainability with Allplan
In the world of architecture, engineering, and construction, Allplan is driving innovation and excellence with tailor-made project solutions.
Emerging challenges in the protection of critical infrastructure and assets
In this evolving world, threats to critical infrastructure often come from new and surprising places. The protection of essential assets - ranging from public buildings and spaces, power grids and communication networks to transportation systems and water facilities - faces varied challenges that require different approaches to safety.
Modular clinic buildings could be key to clearing NHS backlog
A report has found that the NHS backlog can be directly addressed by introducing modular building systems.
[VIDEO] First time using cantilever structure in UK: HS2 River Tame...
The construction of HS2's viaducts at River Tame West has utilised a specialist cantilever structure for the first time in the UK.
Keltbray seeking buyer for infrastructure business
According to industry sources, Keltbray's infrastructure business will be sold and led by current chief executive Darren James.
Sunbelt Rentals sponsors new modular lifting beam
Manufactured by Britlift, Sunbelt Rentals have sponsored and are hiring out their new modular lifting beam, the Multilifter ML180.
BCC: Building safety compliance through competence
BCC Consultancy reflects on its journey in building safety compliance following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Safety Regulator.
NAO report: England’s roads are getting worse
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report stating that England's roads and pothole situation is getting worse.
The Build Chain welcomes new procurement consultant in Chris Graves
The Build Chain, a leading materials procurement platform for the construction industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Graves as a new procurement consultant.
Network Rail announces new ‘hedgehog sleepers’
Network Rail has announced a newly developed sleeper to support their tracks, which provide 'environmental benefits'.
Construction needs to change safety thinking with automation and robots
Automation and advanced technology are reshaping construction. Yet to unlock the huge productivity shift they promise, we need to first rethink safety. It’s another example where prioritising resilience – the systemic ability to anticipate and adapt to known and unknown disruptions while maintaining core functionality - is crucial.
Glenigan predicts warehouse construction will be important to future industry
Warehouses are expanding and becoming a more important part of UK industry, meaning that they will be a big part of future construction, says Glenigan.
Levelling up quantity estimation
Bluebeam is helping contractors estimate faster, increase accuracy and stay competitive. But that’s just the beginning.