Rutland fire door components achieve SBD’s Police Preferred Specification
Manufacturers and suppliers of fire door hardware and components, Rutland Door Controls now have tested fire door components that have achieved Police Preferred Specification under Secured by Design.
Premier Guarantee appoints David Swigciski as new managing director
New homes warranty and building control provider Premier Guarantee has announced the appointment of David Swigciski as their new managing director.
Surgo Construction falls into administration
Newcastle-based contractors Surgo Construction has entered administration, as confirmed during it's legal battle with Bellway Homes.
Campaigners to launch legal battle against £700m ITV Studios redevelopment
Campaign group 'Save Our South Bank' has announced a petition against Michael Gove's decision to approve the £700m ITV Studios Redevelopment.
Construction mental health crisis calls for an inclusive strategy
Despite recent improvements, the construction sector grapples with rising mental health challenges, necessitating swift action to address root causes and implement effective solutions, explains Annelee Roscoe, HR and ESG director of Premier Modular.
Is offsite the key to swifter mechanical services installation?
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
How to prevent incursions in the highways industry: New ideas, initiatives,...
As incursions into roadwork zones continue to pose significant threats to worker safety in the highways industry, Re-flow explores how their field management software can streamline HSE compliance.
Barratt acquisition of Redrow under CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the Barratt acquisition of Redrow, estimated to be worth £2.5bn.
Costain selected for £4bn carbon capture project
Costain has been selected by Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) as a specialist partner for a £4bn carbon capture project.
EFRA Committee urges Government to invest in urban green infrastructure
In a letter to the Defra Secretary, the EFRA Committee calls for reforms and greater Government leadership to encourage more investment into urban green infrastructure.
Building control competence assessment deadline extended to July
HSE has confirmed that the building control competence assessment deadline has been extended from 6 April to 6 July 2024.
Polish company uses BIM and precast elements to build sustainable homes
A case study from MD Prefabrykacja shows how precast elements and model-based planning, alongside automated design and integrated production, can improve the efficiency and quality of residential construction.
Green light for Natural History Museum research centre
The Natural History Museum has received approval from Wokingham Borough Council to proceed with the construction of a new research centre at Thames Valley Science Park in Reading.
Vectorworks 2024 Update 4 brings new AI capabilities, design freedom and...
The latest Vectorworks 2024 Update 4 adds new AI visualisation, virtual reality and BIM collaboration potential.
FSi Promat introduces new fire-stopping specification packs
Specialist specification packs have been introduced by FSi Promat to help architects, fire engineers and specifiers select the correct fire stopping solutions for building projects at the earliest stage in the design, which is vital to help ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
BREEAM Awards 2024 set to showcase sustainable building achievements
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its BREEAM Awards 2024 – a celebration of sustainable building design.
Balfour Beatty M25 workers vote for strike after pay row
Following a pay dispute with employers Balfour Beatty, around 150 M25 maintenance workers have voted for strike action.
Engineered stone ban ‘won’t save lives’, says BOHS
The British Occupational Hygiene Society has warned that "education, proper workplace controls and awareness" will be more effective at saving lives than a ban on engineered stone.
£3.6bn NHS modular buildings framework set for reboot
The NHS modular buildings framework has been expanded to cover new sectors, which will double the expected workload over the next four years to £3.6bn.
Fife groundworks and plant hire James Penman collapses
All 35 jobs have been lost at the family run James Penman (Plant Hire) and associated drainage firm Meiklem Drainage.
Ensuring project success through construction materials procurement best practice
In this article, The Build Chain explores how to ensure project success through construction materials procurement best practice.
J3 Advisory joins GHA as lead partner
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) has welcomed J3 Advisory as a new member and lead partner for GHA’s workstream on insurance and property funding to share insurance and funding expertise for new build homes.
Cornish firm Duchy Plant Hire Ltd files administration notice
The Truro-based Duchy Plant Hire Ltd will apoint administrators, leaving the fate of its 400 construction machines unknown.
Cenergist begins £1.7m decarbonisation overhaul at British Geological Survey HQ
Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonisation solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Nottinghamshire.
Monthly construction output perks up with 1.1% increase
The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15,422 million in January 2024.
Understanding the downturn in construction apprenticeship applications
Construction apprenticeships are the lifeblood of the industry, and we must find a way to make them attractive to youngsters, explains Christian Warden, engagement director at Talentview Construction.