Maximising project efficiency: the lean construction approach
Industry leaders are seeking better methods for managing programmes – such as implementing lean construction.
Premier Guarantee: Dandra’s accomodation recieves award-winning success
Dandra's new apartments and homes at the Frontwell Meadows and Paddock View sites have received award-winning success with Premier Guarantee.
Government outlines multi-billion energy revolution on its ‘Energy Security Day’
The Government has announced a series of investments to secure the UK's energy independence, but industry experts are concerned the plans fail to address existing energy waste.
Thirteen merchants secure spots on £1.42bn social landlord materials framework
City Electrical Factors, Huws Gray, Jewson, NMBS, Travis Perkins and Wolseley are among 13 merchants to have secured spots on a large-scale materials framework for UK housing associations and local authorities.
Call for Scotland’s new first minister to remove housebuilding barriers
Housebuilders call for Scotland's new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to engage with business and remove housebuilding barriers.
EU Governments in launch new INDICATE initiative to drive decarbonisation
Czechia, Ireland and Spain will be the first countries to participate in the new INDICATE initiative, which aims to boost the availability of quality building climate data to help drive decarbonisation across the sector.
Gove calls for Kingspan meeting to discuss cladding compensation
The UK government has called for a meeting with Kingspan, the manufacturer of combustible insulation used on Grenfell Tower, to discuss cladding compensation.
Using project management software to meet Housing Association targets
Housing Association targets are a great way to measure progress. But they can also indicate when an industry is in difficulty—as the social housing sector can attest, explains Elecosoft.
Insurance market must revitalise to support struggling construction firms, MacTavish warns
Insurance market must switch on to deal with escalating construction risks as sector and firms struggle with extreme pressures, Mactavish has warned.
Inside Modular: How to start a modular building project with LAI...
In this episode of Inside Modular, Ken Puncerelli, CEO of LAI Design Group, discusses his experience with modular building project design, and offers helpful advice for developers who aren't familiar with the modular construction process.
The flaws of saving humidity management for a rainy day
Tom Adlington, building services and construction sector sales manager at Aggreko UK & Ireland, explores how humidity management is becoming more and more necessary in increasingly extreme weather conditions.
HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel facility to address...
HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel component facility to reduce materials shortages at the Copthall tunnel in Hillingdon.
Beattie Passive achieves ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
Beattie Passive has achieved UKAS ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, reaffirming its commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.
Concerns raised over new powers enabling landlords to evict tenants within...
There are concerns that allowing landlords to evict 'anti social' tenants within two weeks may endanger vulnerable members of society.
CLC appoints new leadership team to tackle construction sector challenges
The Construction Leadership Council has appointed a new leadership team who have agreed to drive industry transformation to address the sector’s biggest challenges.
Elecosoft recognised as Great Place to Work® Certified 2023 company
Elecosoft has announced that it has been recognised as a 'Great Place to Work® Certified 2023' company in the UK, Sweden and Germany.
The Building Safety Regulator hosts its first annual conference
The Building Safety Regulator has held its first inaugural conference to support the industry in preparing for new building safety regulations in England.
Investing in new energy systems to accelerate the UK’s energy transition
In this article, Tim Roff, technical lead of new energy infrastructure at United Living, explores how the sector can accelerate the UK's energy transition using smarter integrated energy infrastructure systems.
New ROCKWOOL MD to drive energy efficiency and fire safety solutions...
Insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has appointed Nick Wilson as managing director to drive the company’s efforts in energy efficiency and fire safety solutions across the UK and Ireland.
Willmott Dixon will oversee new teaching and engineering facilities at Oxford...
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver £60m teaching and engineering facilities at Oxford Brookes University.
Donaldson Timber Systems becomes first timber frame manufacturer to offer verified...
Donaldson Timber Systems has become the first offsite timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55% or more.
Balfour Beatty Investments enters EV charging market with £60m funding into...
Balfour Beatty has announced an £60m investment into electric vehicle chargepoint operating company Urban Fox.
Successful financial year in 2022 sets Nemetschek up for dynamic future...
After a successful 2022 financial year, Nemetschek SE has set out decisive foundations for future dynamic growth.
Building control: How could it look under a new system?
In this article, Premier Guarantee explore changes within the Building Safety Act and how the regulatory framework will bring a new approach to building control.
ROCKWOOL® launches new CPD to support fire stopping stakeholders
ROCKWOOL® has launched a new CPD to support stakeholders in fire stopping and understanding and improving liability management.
Frank O’Reilly announced as manufacturing director of Donaldson Timber Systems
Offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations.