Optimising existing buildings holds the key to handling record heat
Richard Tibenham, business development manager at IES, explores strategies for optimising our existing buildings in a warming world, from designing climate-resilient structures to using digital twins. Discover innovative solutions and their link to corporate responsibility in a changing ESG landscape.
40% of Build-to-Rent sites experience planning consent delays
According to new research from the British Property Federation the wait time on obtaining planning consent for built to rent sites is 12 months 'at least'.
UK construction optimism at two year high
Despite subdued order books, the latest PMIs find UK construction business activity expectations at their highest since January 2022.
Residential and non-residential construction hit hard as Glenigan’s February Index reveals...
Glenigan's February Index paints a bleak picture for the construction industry, revealing sharp declines in both residential and non-residential sectors.
UK’s first carbon capture cement production facility FEED contract won by...
Worley and MHI secured the FEED contract for the UK's first carbon capture cement production facility through a competitive tender process.
Sustainable construction sees first shoots of success, but more key steps...
In a promising turn for the construction industry, the first signs of success in sustainable construction practices have emerged. However, experts caution that further crucial measures are imperative to propel the industry into a thriving future focused on circular economies and carbon reduction.
Making waves in construction: DiscreteHeat’s year of impactful events and webinars
What a year it has been for DiscreteHeat, from winning awards, new partnerships, registered installer training days, events, adding more members of staff and more. We’re certainly on the horizon with recognition coming from every corner of the plumbing world.
Hertfordshire Building Control shines at LABC Awards
Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC) has achieved remarkable success at the LABC Awards, securing the prestigious title of Local Authority Building Control Team of the Year.
Andrew Bull joins Tilbury Douglas as Infrastructure lead
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Andrew Bull as managing director for infrastructure, replacing Paul Thain.
McCarthy Stone delivers specialist retirement properties with MMC
Leading developer McCarthy Stone has proven MMC can be used to successfully used to deliver nine retirement communities and has begun work on the tenth.
Fischer Future Heat launches free net zero training courses
Fischer Future Heat has launched free net zero training courses for installers and heating businesses at their facility in Leicester.
Wooldridge Contractors files administration notice
The Surrey based demolition company Wooldridge Contractors has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, a month after staff began redundancy consultations.
Addressing data quality and the key infrastructure backlog challenges for 2024
The cancellation of the Northern leg of HS2 is a blow to many in construction - but it also provides an opportunity to tackle the UK’s infrastructure backlog. Jeff Quantrill of InEight says an accurate, reliable data foundation will be critical to pursuing these potential avenues of growth.
Plans submitted in Oklahoma City for tallest building in the USA
Legends Tower, part of the Boardwalk at Bricktown development in Oklahoma City, will be the tallest building in the USA at 1,907 ft.
IPA pipeline predicts £775bn of investment in infrastructure and construction
There are 660 projects scheduled over the next decade, according to the new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline from Whitehall's Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
How can data-led approaches provide stability in the 2024 construction market?
Richard Winson, director at Naismiths Analytics at national real estate consultancy Naismiths, says that data-led approaches based on reliable historical financial data and market insights can provide some level of stability in a challenging market.
More guidance and pilot schemes needed for Street Votes scheme, warns...
The RTPI has warned that ‘Street Votes’ must avoid friction with neighbours and planning processes to boost England’s housing supply.
Commercial flood risk: parametric flood insurance explained with Tysers
With commercial properties twice as likely to be at risk of flooding compared to residential properties, Tysers explains why you should consider parametric flood insurance for your businesses' wellbeing
The role of activity roofs in shaping sustainable cities
Rapid population growth in cities and intensified climate change bring the challenges of limited urban space and more extreme weather conditions. Learn how activity roofs offer a solution by maximising space and improving overall quality of life.
Flooring specialist Axiom Group files administration notice
The Bedfordshire-based contract flooring specialist Axiom Group is headed into administration, one day after staff were seen seeking new employment online.
Hazel Adamek appointed as regional director for NHBC’s East division
Hazel Adamek will head up customer relations with house builders as the new regional director for NHBC's East division.
Timber construction gets green light from government in new roadmap
The UK government has given its clearest signal yet that it’s serious about decarbonising construction as it laid out its Timber in Construction Roadmap late last year, says David Hopkins, chief executive of Timber Development UK.
Confidence rising in UK construction sector, RICS reports
Despite ongoing financial constraints and the skills shortage, confidence in the UK construction sector seems to be cautiously growing, reports RICS.
Re-flow to showcase field management software at RSMA Conference
The Re-flow team will be making an appearance at the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) Annual Conference & Dinner at the Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, on the 8th of February 2024.
11 organisations call for embodied carbon regulation manifesto commitments
UK political party leaders have been urged to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulation in the UK by a variety of construction and built environment experts.
Fossil fuel-free jobsite: A realistic goal for sustainable construction?
Imagine a fossil fuel-free jobsite, where we are not consuming petrochemical-based fossil fuels. It’s possible – for those willing to make the investment and test new processes on their next construction site.