Pothole Partnership to tackle UK’s record high of pothole damage
Last year, potholes damage to vehicles cost an estimated £474,000,000- and a new Pothole Partnership between road users, JCB and the AA aims to tackle the issue.
What you need to know when working in snow or low...
As a sharp decline in temperatures marks the early days of 2024, here are some of the key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions.
January Blues: mental health and silent discrimination in the construction industry
Mental health remains a key concern in the construction industry, with over 700 construction workers dying by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two people every working day.
Key resources to aid mental health in the construction industry
A variety of charities and helplines are available for those struggling with mental health, or construction managers seeking resources to better support their team.
Ramboll appoints Lora Brill as UK Head of Sustainability for Buildings
Ramboll accelerates its sustainability agenda with the appointment of Lora Brill as the UK Head of Sustainability for Buildings.
Look out for AI-generated content in online training courses, warns TICA
Trade body TICA has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses, which could contain non-UK specific or outdated content.
Vectorworks, Inc. named GOOD DESIGN® winner for “Design Without Limits”
vVectorwork's software's potential has been recognised with an award from the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for its "Design Without Limits" campaign.
With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital,...
As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.
Work begins on year-long, half-kilometere viaduct deck slide
This week, HS2's main works contractor EKFB began work on a year-long project that will see a half-kilometre viaduct deck slide into position above the Misbourne Valley in Buckinghamshire.
Construction output drops in three months to November 2023
Construction output sees decrease as focus shifts to maintaining existing buildings, rather than commissioning new work.
Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard
Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.
EDAROTH to deliver affordable housing in Bristol with offsite model
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary EDAROTH has signed a deal with Bristol City Council to design and deliver 29 affordable homes.
NSAP launches Power Generation Group to drive UK’s net zero transition
A new Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) has been launched by Energy & Utility Skills.
Legal considerations for construction clients amid insolvency spike
Consultant at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, Derryn Rolfe, explains how construction clients can prepare for all eventualities as insolvency remains rife across the industry.
Vectorworks 2024 Update 3 brings PlantMaster integration
In Update 3 to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster is now integrated.
Blue Monday: Combating mental health in construction during the winter season
As Blue Monday approaches, Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon and trustee of Mates in Mind, brings attention to the underestimated challenges encountered by construction workers during the winter season.
Updated Consumer Code for New Homes to benefit buyers and industry
January 2024 sees the implementation of the updated Consumer Code for Home Builders’ and Consumer Code for New Homes’ Codes of Practice.
Plans for Las Vegas style Sphere in London withdrawn by developer
The Las Vegas-style Sphere had become a 'political football between rival parties', said developers MSG in a letter to the Planning Inspectorate.
Action required to address humidity on construction sites following latest storms
With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
68% of British people support Biodiversity Net Gain rules for greener...
New research has revealed that the majority of Brits support new Biodiversity Net Gain rules to increase the number of plants and wildlife in their local area.
How using digital can transform your construction materials procurement process
The Build Chain investigates how digitising the construction materials procurement process can benefit your business.
Circular economy could slash construction sector CO2 emissions by 75% by...
According to a new report, the construction sector's carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.
Pagabo Live knowledge initiative to launch this month
Pagabo Live, a new public sector and built enviroment knowledge initiative will kick off this month with a webinar on recent changes to the Building Safety Act.
Sir Robert McAlpine completes new mental health facility for Northgate Park...
Sir Robert McAlpine has completed a new mental health facility for Northgate Park Hospital, Northumberland, as part of the hospital’s £60m redevelopment under Cohort 1 of the NHS New Hospital Programme.
Stewart Milne Group files administration notice
Stewart Milne Group has filed for administration, a day after English division of Scottish housebuilder began the administration process.
2024 construction outlook: Anticipating changes and challenges for passive fire protection
Christophe Bind, country manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024.