Modular specialist uses SterlingOSB Zero to produce high performance SIPs system
Modular buildings manufacturer utilising its high-performance SIPs system is providing a value-added service to contractors and self-builders with the use of SterlingOSB Zero boards from West Fraser.
Tysers Insurance Brokers negotiates better settlement for underinsured policyholder
Tysers Insurance Brokers warns of the dangers of underinsurance in the construction industry, as many businesses risk having to make up the shortfall if their policy does not provide sufficient cover.
Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities
Capterra’s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats.
What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market?
CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing floorboard solution.
Highest number recorded of women in construction apprenticeships
Protrade found that 10% of the estimated 24,530 people starting construction apprenticeships in 2022-23 were young women- an increase of 2% on the previous year.
SuDS, SABS and statutes: How England can tackle its surface water...
Dave Bathurst, regional director at Rodgers Leask, explores how sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) can tackle England's surface water problem and how the latest government review into existing legislation could be the catalyst for increasing their usage in urban planning.
Old Trafford development delivering 80 affordable homes begins work
Southway Housing Trust and McGoff Construction Ltd have begun work on the Old Trafford development, which will deliver 80 affordable and sustainable apartments.
Women in BIM Mentor Scheme: Supporting the next generation of digital...
Women in BIM is unlocking the collective power of its community to bring new knowledge, new skills and new confidence into the industry with its Mentor Scheme.
Competition probe launched amongst top UK housebuilding firms
Barratt, Bellway, Redrow and Taylor Wimpey are amongst the top housebuilding firms being investigated for information sharing in CMA competition probe.
A versatile roofing solution for heritage projects
Hambleside Danelaw provides roofing solutions to customers in three specialised areas; pitched roofing and ventilation, industrial GRP rooflights, and GRP flat roofing. It is one of the latest companies to renew its membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
Leading innovators and collaborators to convene at Futurebuild 2024
The built environment’s most influential event for innovation and collaboration, Futurebuild, returns March 5-7 2024 at London’s ExCeL. With “take a stand for change” as this year’s key theme, Futurebuild 2024 promises to be the most transformative yet, furthering its mission of driving systemic change and taking a stand for a better built environment.
Homeowner says broken heat pump went unnoticed thanks to Actis Hybrid...
A timber frame specialist who has been using Actis insulation products for the past two decades says he has never looked back - after one of his customers took two days to notice his heat pump had broken as his house was so warm!
Six reasons why you should use Payapps’ cloud-based construction software
Imagine a construction project where every payment application, variation, and retention is tracked in real time. Payapps' cloud-based construction software brings this vision to life, offering unparalleled project visibility.
Construction technology in the Middle East set to shake-up industry
Construction technology in the Middle East is being embraced by more companies, according to a new region-wide survey. Kaarin Kalavus-Collins of Turner & Townsend takes a look at the results.
Group behind Cemfree and PUDLO falls into administration
DB Group, which traded under the Cemfree brand and Pudlo, has gone into administration.
Interchange UK next stop on Re-flow’s road map
Re-flow has ramped up their year on the road with more shows than ever before. Off the back of the RSMA Annual Conference, they will be attending Interchange UK from the 27th to 28th of February to demonstrate their award-winning field management software.
New skills hub and recruitment zone unveiled for UKCW London 2024
UKCW London 2024 has unveiled a new skills hub and recruitment zone to boost skills development, apprenticeships, and recruitment.
Another success for Re-flow at RSMA conference
Re-flow have kicked off their year on the road by attending the Road Safety Marking Association’s (RSMA) Annual Conference at Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth.
Government withdrawal of £500m housing funding stalls plans for 42,000 homes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has removed housing funding totaling £538.8m from 16 projects.
New online retrofit skills hub to help decarbonise 635,000 properties in...
The South London Partnership has launched an online retrofit skills hub to enable construction workers to access more training and qualifications.
Construction wages down by 0.7% in Q4 2023
Q4 construction wages were down by 0.7% compared to the third quarter in 2023, but up by a below-inflation 3.1% on the previous year, according to BCIS.
HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct halts for ‘urgent remedial works’
Align JV has suspended work on the Colne Valley Viaduct, with local residents warned that there will be concrete drilling noises over the week.
Making thermal breaks part of a full-service solution to building envelope...
General manager of Armatherm, Paul Beech, discusses the locations where thermal bridging can cause detrimental issues, and how to combat this by working with architects, designers and structural engineers at the early stages of a project.
79% of UK’s top 100 universities still don’t offer construction degree...
UVAC found that 79 of the UK’s top 100 universities still don’t deliver construction-based degree apprenticeships, which could prove a barrier to beating the skills shortage.
Green building certifications: Are they lowering carbon emissions or boosting building...
As corporate emphasis grows on eco-friendly structures, questions arise about the true impact of green building certifications. Do they actively reduce carbon emissions, or are they primarily boosting the market value of green buildings? Georgia Sandom, operations and ESG director at Office Space in Town, explores.
New study highlights policy gaps which delay decarbonisation progress
In an effort to combat climate change, the global construction industry is setting its sights on a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions. However, a new study underscores policy gaps that impede decarbonisation progress.