Modular house builder to deliver 140 energy-efficient homes in Milton Keynes
Leading modular house builder ilke Homes plans to deliver 140 energy-efficient homes on their recently purchased seven-acre site in Milton Keynes, as part of a wide 4,330-home masterplan.
IES and Dublin City Council use digital twin tech to optimise...
IES, a net-zero technology firm, has collaborated with Dublin City Council on a Digital Twin project which has identified how social housing renovation can be efficiently decarbonised.
Is hybrid timber construction the answer to lowering the industry’s environmental...
With sustainability at the forefront of construction projects to meet government targets and work towards a more sustainable future, hybrid timber construction may be the answer to many of the industry's problems, explains Liam Bryant, associate at Webb Yates Engineers.
2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Now Accepting Submissions
The 2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship is now open for submissions, with undergraduate and graduate students of relevant disciplines invited to enter.
Study shows that 11% of building industry workers are unaware of...
According to a new study by law firm Slater and Gordon, 11% of people working in the industry, including architects, construction workers and engineers, aren’t sure what asbestos is and the risks it poses.
Laing O’Rourke, Skanska and others confirmed as DCW 2023 speakers
Speakers from Bryden Wood, Restoration & Renewal (HoP), AECOM, John Lewis & Partners and Heathrow have been confirmed for the DCW 2023 line-up.
New lowest-ever embodied carbon access floor panel for commercial offices now...
Kingspan has debuted their latest and lowest-ever embodied carbon access floor panel, the RMG600+, with a 57% reduction in embodied carbon compared to the standard range.
A contractors guide to managing retention in construction
Retention in construction is an important aspect of managing projects, as it ensures payment to contractors after completion of milestones within the project timeline. By following this guide, contractors will have the knowledge necessary to negotiate better deals with clients while managing contractual risk more effectively.
JCT 2023 Parliamentary Reception to give insight into next edition of...
The JCT 2023 Parliamentary Reception will be an opportunity for invited guests to gain an insight into the core themes that will be reflected within the next edition of JCT Contracts.
Can digital twins help decarbonise the built environment?
Using digital twins offers numerous benefits, such as improving quality, a better understanding of costs, faster project completion, and revenue growth opportunities but can digital twins help us decarbonise the built environment projects and assets? If the answer is yes, how can we make it happen?
Professor Julienne Meyer appointed as chair for Older People’s Housing Taskforce
The Older People's Housing Taskforce will work across multiple sectors to increase volume and options for senior housing in the UK.
Seven senior figures from public sector organisations appointed to LHC Procurement...
Seven senior figures from public sector organisations across Great Britain have been appointed to LHC Procurement Group's board.
Construction project starts continue to slide in March
Glenigan's April 2023 edition of its Construction Index has found that construction project-starts fell by over a third in March.
Willmott Dixon appointed by Hounslow Council to build £40m Chiswick Health...
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Hounslow Council and the NHS to deliver a new, state-of-the-art £40m Chiswick Health Centre.
What are the implications of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022?
In this article, Ian M B Scott, volunteer member of the IOSH Fire Risk Management Group, looks at the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and what they mean for health and safety compliance in the workplace.
Kingdom Housing Association executive recognised for designing out crime
Bill Banks, retiring group chief executive, has been celebrated by Secured by Design (SBD) for his work around designing out crime in Kingdom Housing Association’s properties.
How can tech companies break through in the construction industry?
The construction industry has been slow to adopt digital technology, while productivity levels in the construction industry have remained consistently below the UK average. In this article, Sebastian Peck, partner at KOMPAS, explores how tech companies can advance in the sector.
Is blended-use the next step in mixed-use developments and placemaking?
Federica Buricco, senior associate at global architecture firm CallisonRTKL, explores how the difference between a successful place and an underperforming asset is the difference between mixed- and blended-use.
Secured by Design debuts Homes 2023 at ATLAS conference
Homes 2023, Secured By Design's updated guidance for domestic properties covering developments in security and criminal activity, was recently debuted at the ATLAS national training conference and exhibition.
Morgan Sindall celebrates opening of new Bishop’s Waltham Fire Station
Morgan Sindall Construction is celebrating the opening of the new Bishop’s Waltham Fire Station in Hampshire, the first of three upcoming fire stations as Morgan Sindall progresses with the next step of investment for blue light facilities.
£143m of transport investment in Scotland brings new roads and net...
Transport minister Richard Holden visited sites of infrastructure investment in Scotland, where new transport links and hydrogen-powered trucks are being developed.
New university developments secured for BAM and Unite Students
New university developments in Huddersfield and Durham have been secured by BAM and Unite Students respectively.
Merit appoints Steve Barrett as new operations director
Offsite construction and manufacturing specialist Merit has appointed Steve Barrett as operations director to head up project delivery and planning.
Asset lifecycle management: The role of design in a decommissioning project
When the decision is made to embark on a decommissioning project, it is often because the asset has reached the end of its useful life. In this article, Richard Vann, RVA Group, explores the role of decommissioning in design.
The Digital College launches first on-demand Mental Health First Aider course
Online training specialist The Digital College has launched a Mental Health First Aider course students can study on the go or at home, achieving a recognized Level 2 qualification.
Wates financial year review reports record turnover and profit in 2022
Wates has reported their highest ever turnover of £1.89bn, with a profit total of £33.7m in the last financial year.