£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.
Seven years on from Grenfell – has anything changed?
On the seventh anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, Quelfire looks back at the changes brought about in the built environment as a result of the tragedy- and looks to the future.
Timber Development UK conference to catalyse change in the construction industry
A new conference arranged by Timber Development UK aims to supercharge the impact of timber.
Construction industry reacts to Conservative 2024 manifesto
Prime minister Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party 2024 manifesto at the Silverstone racing circuit, with the slogan: "Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future."
For A Fair Deal: Construction industry reacts to the Lib Dem...
The Liberal Democrats, led by Sir Ed Davey, have launched their manifesto for the 2024 general election, with grand plans for housing and net zero.
Greens pledge to end Right to Buy in 2024 manifesto
Titled "Real Hope, Real Change", co-leaders of the Green Party Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have offered one of the more radical of the manifestos for the 2024 general election.
Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK
A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.
The Build Chain expands leadership with new COO, James Stothard
The Build Chain is thrilled to announce the appointment of James Stothard as Chief Operations Officer (COO).
United in the delivery of responsible AI
AI is kicking up a storm. Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group, explains why the group’s introduction of an AI Innovation Hub will restore calm to the AEC/O sector.
Unlock the power of BIM in the field with reality capture
OpenSpace, a leading AI construction tech company, enables field teams to navigate BIM models on-site.
UK’s national grid may not be able to support AI energy...
SELECT's new president, Mike Stark, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence(AI) may soon exceed current capacity.
Understanding the customer journey is key to improving accessibility
About Access discusses the importance of considering the customer journey when evaluating the accessibility of buildings, emphasising the need to anticipate obstacles that may prevent people from navigating spaces effectively.
Biodiversity Net Gain Hub launched to boost conservation amidst development
The Biodiversity Net Gain Hub is set to offer complete end-to-end service to revolutionise the way developers approach Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
Construction output shrinks for third month running, reveals ONS data
Construction output in the UK declined in April for the third consecutive month, the Office for National Statistics found.
Rebecca Koch to join the Nemetschek Group as chief people officer
The Nemetschek Group has announced that Dr. Rebecca Koch has been appointed as its Chief People Officer, joining the organisation as of September 1, 2024.
10 ways Imerso can benefit construction managers and their projects
If your team is not yet using routine laser scan checks as part of your site supervision and progress-tracking strategy, then Imerso has the software for you.