Pagabo launches £1.6bn decarbonisation frameworks
Pagabo has announced two new decarbonisation frameworks focused on projects across the construction industry.
Barhale secures extended contract with Thames Water for next phase of...
Through the (2025-2030) programme, Thames Water will invest in its water and wastewater network across London and the Thames Valley.
Residential Fire Protection Limited: Protecting people, property and possessions
At Residential Fire Protection Limited, we specialise in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of residential sprinkler systems and dry risers throughout the UK & Ireland.
Modular BTR residential contract awarded to Elements Europe
With the help from offsite modular specialist Elements Europe and a new modular BTR residential contract, a 4-acre island site in Central Birmingham will be converted into a modern living destination branded Smith’s Garden.
Construction’s capacity crunch: The industry must be more creative
The aftershocks of the pandemic and subsequent periods of economic difficulty have made real estate and infrastructure delivery harder to achieve. Rising material prices and interest rates, a constrained supply chain and a severe skills shortage have led to a capacity crunch in these sectors.
Bridging the affordable housing market gap through MMC
In the UK, the affordable housing market remains underserved and offsite manufacturers are focusing on how their solutions can supplement traditional construction to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Andy Higson from Intrastack, part of the global building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain, discusses how the various methods of construction can help to bridge this gap and why choosing the right solution for your project is vital.
Spacewell and TCM IP Services join forces to create greener smart...
The smart building solutions company, Spacewell, has announced a new partnership with TCM IP Services, a prominent technology solutions provider from London.
Frameworks to support the public sector with mission zero and buildings...
Energy efficiency, retrofit and compliance are all top of the agenda for the latest LHC public sector frameworks.
Citizens Advice’s call for investment in draughty housing backed by Actis
Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year.
BAM looks to nPlan Portfolio to improve risk and cost management
BAM has partnered with nPlan Portfolio and will use their AI and big data to assess and manage schedule risk across their projects.
£5.1bn Cladding Safety Scheme launched to protect UK residents
The government is seeking to address the building safety crisis in England through the new Cladding Safety Scheme.
There’s a new look for Premier Guarantee as their rebrand is...
A new logo, brand message and symbolism in Premier Guarantee's rebrand capture the company's development and values as they look forward.
Responding to climate change using the Met Office Climate Data Portal
The Met Office data portal has been launched to firmly place its essential climate data into the hands of those that need it.
Steven Hunt Associates celebrates almost £70m of project wins
A variety of project wins across Liverpool worth almost £70m in total have been celebrated by Steven Hunt Associates.
BIM delivers sustainable family homes in rural community
Two sustainable, low-cost and high-quality family homes have been built on the site of a former agricultural barn in south Devon.
Railways: The backbone of sustainable mobility
We should be strengthening railway services, not dissembling them, says David Edwards of Placemake on ticket office closures.
2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd fined £12,000 after bricklayer fractures skull
2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd has been fined £12,000 after a bricklayer fell through a stairwell and fractured his skull.
UK’s green energy revolution stalled as billions in projects are stuck...
As the UK's green energy revolution stumbles, the Electric Heating Company investigates the hurdles facing the transition to net zero and how you can overcome them.
New home registrations fall by 42% amid regulation changes and mortgage...
New home registrations have declined by 42% in Q2 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to the National House Building Council (NHBC).
Government reveals new plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that several major infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked as part of new plans.
Haydon Mechanical and Electrical files for administration
Ten years after it was sold to the management team for £1, Haydon Mechanical & Electrical has filed for administration.
AI in the built environment: Seeing past the hype
Artificial intelligence has been at the centre of some alarming, if not apocalyptic, news stories of late. Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab, looks beyond the headlines at the potential impacts and risks of AI in the built environment and how we can promote responsible use
UK government invests £8.85m in energy efficiency training
The UK government is providing £8.85m for energy efficiency training providers to offer courses in retrofitting and insulation.
Disability housing inquiry from Levelling Up Committee now seeking evidence
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has launched an inquiry into how to ensure that people with disabilities have access to accessible and adaptable housing in England.
UK National Metric Library: Accelerating change through a performance-led approach
Proposals for a UK National Metric Library could provide a structured repository of quantitative and qualitative performance metrics for the built environment, supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions. Paul Dodd of the Scottish Futures Trust explains how it would work.
British Land gets green light for sustainable urban logistics hub
British Land has received planning permission for a 455,000 sq ft multi-level urban logistics hub in Enfield, London.