Insulation specialist Actis offers ‘keep cool’ advice amid heatwave
With a heatwave expected in many parts of England, insulation specialist Actis is drawing attention to the, perhaps counter-intuitive, role insulation has to play in helping mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.
Family confirms death of Laing O’Rourke co-founder Des O’Rourke
Des O'Rourke, who co-founded Laing O'Rourke in 1978 with his brother Ray, passed away on Wednesday after a short illness.
AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward
A new survey by IFS found that the UK construction industry is keen to embrace AI but faces several challenges in being ready for adoption. Kenny Ingram, VP for construction and engineering, looks at how to overcome the barriers to fully realising the huge potential of AI in UK construction.
Re:volve Real Estate reaches £1.4m turnover in first year of business
Wilmslow-based Re:volve Real Estate has marked the end of its first year in business by announcing a £1.4m turnover.
CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce partnership
CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce partnership to host the 2025 technical symposium meeting, combining two separate events.
Sarah Jones MP to be named UK construction minister
It is understood that Sarah Jones is to be named the next UK construction minister.
Top level experts join first-ever Advisory Board at UK Construction Week
Organisers of UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, have announced the creation of their first-ever Advisory Board, a prestigious panel of top industry leaders.
Morgan Sindall given £32m to build Walsall waste station
Morgan Sindall have been awarded a contract by Walsall council, worth £32m, for the construction of a waste recycling and transfer station.
Galliford Try launches three year women mentoring scheme for STEM students
Galliford Try's 'Mentoring the Next Generation Programme' will showcase the opportunities the sector can offer women in construction.
Specifying passive fire protection with confidence
The expansion of the gateway scheme and the introduction of the Building Safety Act will make early specification a necessity. For passive fire protection, the benefits are clear with the approach helping to drive up standards to make buildings as safe as possible.
Mace annual report 2023 sees profit 68% up from 2022
The latest Mace annual report details a revenue of £2.36bn in 2023, and £61.7m of profit before tax, up by 68% from 2022.
ICW: Partnering with builders and developers to deliver quality new homes
ICW, one of the UK’s leading providers of residential and commercial warranties, plays a pivotal role in delivering quality new homes and raising standards across the housebuilding industry.
Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech
Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.
Mycelium composites: A sustainable alternative for Africa?
A recent Life Cycle Assessment study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol examined the potential environmental impact of mycelium composites, heralded as green materials of the future, on African communities.
Ramboll UK announces new managing director
Ramboll UK is establishing a new managing director as the current director is promoted to head of environment and health division.
Current construction and demolition waste levels are unacceptable
Construction and demolition waste has averaged 480m tonnes annually since 2012 in the US alone. Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures argues that the best way to tackle waste to promote the recycling of materials, leading to a circular economy in the industry.
Achieving compliance through 3D laser technology across hotel chains
Specialising in critical fire safety surveys, consultancy, passive fire installation and fire door maintenance, Trident Fire Protection provides clients with a comprehensive range of fire protection solutions, including utilising 3D laser technology.
Inflation, rising costs and difficulties accessing finance: How construction SMEs can...
Construction’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced significant challenges in recent years. Rising material costs, inflation and difficulties accessing finance have placed pressure on these businesses. However, there are solutions that offer hope for overcoming these obstacles.
Skanska signs £105m contract to rebuild Millbank office building
7 Millbank, London, is set to be dismantled and re-established, with the historic façade reconstructed in a project for Old Park Lane Management.
Eolis HC revolutionises loft conversions with quick installation
Architects, specifiers, and builders working on renovations and extensions must address changing Building Regulations, the impact of extreme temperatures on occupants, and construction time efficiency. Many are finding that the Actis Hybrid range and the new two-in-one Eolis HC meet all these needs.
Hampshire smart town pulled, plans deemed ‘not viable’
Plans for a smart town with 1,500 homes within the New Forest National Park, Hampshire have been scrapped, with the plan described as no longer "viable".
Why Flex office space is the future of efficient workplaces
PBC's new head of Flex Delivery, Jack Dison, examines why providers are turning to Flex office space and the development process behind it.
Aggregate Industries names new CEO
Lee Sleight will take over from Dragan Maksimovic, who is taking on a regional role in Western Europe, as CEO of Aggregate Industries UK.
Raising the roof in a year of change: Upcoming public sector...
Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHC Procurement Group, highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector.
Salford tower development to bring 3,300 new flats to city centre
Plans have been submitted to redevelop Regent Retail Park in Salford, with a tower that will become the third tallest building in the UK.
ROCKWOOL® launches whitepaper to support fire safety of multifunctional roofs
New whitepaper explores how to identify and mitigate fire risks for flat roofs functioning as additional social or practical spaces of a building, including for solar installations.