Equity Index reveals which construction companies are doing best on gender...
The Equity Index, produced by Lead 5050, has revealed which employers in construction are doing best at achieving gender equality.
Jenna Strover reflects on her career as a building surveying and...
Jenna Strover, head of commercial delivery at Potter Space, discusses her 15 years of career experience of building surveying and project management.
A look into women in property with Hellyn Fairbrother
With a career in property spanning almost two decades, Hellyn Fairbrother, regional sales manager at Guinness Homes, has seen it all. But in a largely male-dominated industry, what does it take to be a woman in property?
J3 Advisory places insurance on 267 unit Southwark PBSA scheme
J3 Advisory has been instructed by Tribe, the London and Southeast-focused student housing developer, to place the insurance on their £60m PBSA scheme at Old Kent Road.
Government launches Make Things Right campaign for social housing tenants
Michael Gove has announced a new Make Things Right campaign, which encourages social housing tenants to complain about substandard housing before escalating to the Housing Ombudsman.
Reflecting on workplace diversity for Women in Construction Week with Barratt...
Five employees across the Barratt Developments Group have reflected on their experience with workplace diversity over their 60 combined years in the construction industry.
Cybersecurity in construction 101: What firms need to know
Cybercriminals are increasingly on the prowl for vulnerable corporate targets. In this article, Bluebeam explore the basic cybersecurity in construction facts, and what companies need to know to start defending themselves.
United Living Group awarded £18m contract with Northumbrian Water Group
United Living Group has announced that its subsidiary United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS) has been awarded an £18m contract with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) for construction and engineering works.
Female construction trainees gain onsite experience with Keepmoat and Sisk celebrates...
As International Women's Day(8th March) approaches, Keepmoat and New Tyne West Development Company brings female construction trainees on site to gain experience and Sisk celebrates their female employees.
How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals
Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.
What are the benefits of using a Common Data Environment in...
This article will discuss the advantages of using a Common Data Environment in construction, as well as its potential applications.
Construct.id announces strategic partnership with Pagabo to raise industry standards
Construct.id has announced a strategic partnership with national framework provider Pagabo, in an effort to raise industry standards on national construction frameworks.
Construction activity rises in February at fastest rate since May 2022
The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity.
Retrofitting the UK’s historic buildings could generate £35bn a year, according...
Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings could reduce carbon emissions by five percent a year, and generate £35bn of economic output in the economy, according to a new report commissioned by the National Trust, Peabody, Historic England, The Crown Estate and Grosvenor.
Actis expands its specification team with architectural technician appointment
Actis Insulation has expanded its specification team with the appointment of an architectural technician to help architects, merchants, builders and building control officers in the South West, the West Midlands and South Wales.
OpenSpace recognised for innovation as it wins the Emaar Innovation Challenge
After being shortlisted to the final seven companies out of 240, OpenSpace is proud to announce it was a winner in the 2023 Emaar Innovation Challenge pitch competition.
Futureproofing foundation design against climate change in house building
A new report from the NHBC explains how foundation design can be integral to futureproofing against climate change in house building.
Less than a third of businesses know how energy efficient their...
Despite new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation coming into effect in April, there is still a significant lack of understanding around the energy efficiency of office buildings.
Work starts on modular and offsite projects in North and South
Rollalong and Merit have begun construction on modular and offsite projects in the North and South of England; a housing development for homeless single parents in Surrey and a £35 million hospital in Berwick.
Kier to deliver net zero and all-electric developments in Scotland &...
Kier has been appointed to deliver multiple net zero and all-electric developments in Scotland and Wales, including a £25m teaching block and £30m mortuary.
Why secondary glazing is the ideal solution for retro-fitting existing buildings
With over 5.4 million traditional buildings in England alone, it is crucial to explore sustainable retrofit solutions, such as secondary glazing, as one of the solutions to upgrading the UK's building stock.
Saint Gobain completes sale of UK distribution businesses -including Jewson- to...
Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of all merchanting brands in the United Kingdom – including the builders and timber merchant Jewson – to the Stark group.
Supporting construction professionals every step of the way with JCT Education...
JCT not only produces construction contracts, but strives to improve their understanding and use through education and training resources
JCT provides a variety of contract...
Proposed NPPF planning reforms would reduce delivery of affordable homes, sustainability...
The Royal Town Planning Institute have released their consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), arguing that councils will be stripped of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development.
Bentley Systems announces call for nominations for the 2023 Going Digital...
Bentley Systems has announced a call for nominations for the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, which recognise infrastructure projects for going digital advancements in infrastructure.
Government announces new £5m Heat Training Grant for heating engineers
The government have announced a new 'Heat Training Grant' this morning (2 March 2023). Aimed at heating engineers, the grant will support 10,000 trainees over the next two years to become low-carbon heating experts.