Are material substitutions from the original design and specification a good...
Premier Guarantee investigates what to consider when making material substitutions in design and specifications.
Mace’s Market View report outlines a mixed quarter for construction
Mace recently published its Market View report for Q3, which outlines a maintained forecast of 3.0% for London and 3.5% for the rest of the country for 2023.
Unlocking energy efficiency: Your guide to home improvement leads with My...
My Lead Locker has unlocked over £80m in revenue for its clients seeking home improvement leads, connecting installers and marketing professionals.
Is refurbishment the answer to meeting UK housing demand?
With the UK’s ongoing housing crisis seeming to go from bad to worse, could refurbishment be the answer to meeting UK housing demand? Carl Yale, Lovell, explores.
Hospital construction project in Denmark uses Imerso AI to boost productivity...
A hospital construction project in Denmark worth around £440m is using Imerso's AI software to improve work productivity and reduce costs
Morgan Sindall delivers improvement to Southlands Hospital
Morgan Sindall’s Southern Home Counties division has completed work at Shoreham's Southlands Hospital for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Mast Quay tower blocks face demolition over planning breaches
Comer Homes has been told to demolish two Mast Quay tower blocks in Woolwich due to multiple breaches of planning permission.
Highlighting how offsite construction supports fire protection
FSi highlighted the role of fire protection measures such as cavity barriers at the recent Offsite Expo in Coventry.
Delays to Biodiversity Net Gain Policy sparks anger from environmentalists
The government has decided to delay the Biodiversity Net Gain policy, which requires developers to improve countryside and wildlife habitats.
Empower the next generation of designers with a Vectorworks educational license
A Vectorworks educational license gives your students access to Vectorworks 2024, resources and discounts that could be instrumental in their educational journey.
Bridge AI: The £32m fund to support AI in the UK...
Innovate UK is launching Bridge AI, a £32m fund to support the improvement of machine learning and AI in the construction industry.
Net zero placemaking to drive down carbon impact
A focus on people and placemaking would spark a net zero breakthrough, says Dr Stephen Hall of climate innovation charity Ashden.
How can digital twins minimise construction’s environmental impact?
In this article, Nilson Kufus, CEO and founder of Nomoko, explores the uses and benefits of digital twins in minimising the construction industry's environmental impact.
Morgan Sindall chosen to redevelop Castledon School in Essex
Morgan Sindall Construction's Essex division has been selected by Essex County Council (ECC) to redevelop Castledon School, a specialist educational needs (SEN) school.
SFS podcasts: Keep up to date with the latest construction news
SFS's latest podcast episodes cover fragile roof design trends, U-Values, the Construction Playbook and much more.
Insurers’ risk management advice highlighted in new GIRI guide
A new GIRI guide, aimed at bringing the construction and insurance industries together, has highlighted insurers’ risk management advice to help reduce the cost of error in construction.
The UK continues to embrace timber-based construction
The UK’s three largest housebuilders have announced plans to open dedicated factories for timber-based construction materials.
Bellway to deliver housing development with sustainable heating systems
Innovative energy-efficiency tools will be used on a new housing development in Swanley, Kent, as part of Bellway’s plans to move towards more sustainable heating systems.
Understanding why breathable membranes are required in external walls
Premier Guarantee explores the necessity of incorporating breathable membranes in projects that use sheathing boards as backing walls.
VBC to bring MMC centre of excellence to Ireland
Volumetric Building Companies continues to expand operations in Ireland by opening an international centre of excellence for MMC to serve European and global markets.
Counting King: How to claim embedded capital allowances
In this article, Counting King explores the process and benefits of claiming embedded capital allowances in the UK.
Choosing engineered wood panels made in the UK for a sustainable...
West Fraser's engineered wood panels are sourced from sustainable forests in the UK, making them net zero negative.
Sheffield City Council delivers first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes
Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes were lifted into position at the Duffield Place site in Woodseats in August.
Over 50% of UK public unable to spot a faulty fire...
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is aiming to raise awareness of fire door safety after a study revealed that 57% of the UK public wouldn't be able to spot a problem with a fire door.
Politicians have their say as HS2 project hangs in the balance
The prime minister is said to be considering scrapping the HS2 project connecting Birmingham to Manchester due to its escalating costs.
UKCW Birmingham announces digital construction sponsors and speakers
The upcoming UK Construction Week in Birmingham (UKCW Birmingham) will feature exciting new advancements and technologies in Digital Construction.