Get the most out of Dropbox as a Common Data Environment...
Shirin Arnold, Industry Lead, Construction at Dropbox, and PBC Today discuss how digital technologies such as Verifi3D, the recent collaboration between Dropbox and Xinaps, can help the industry create a powerful Common Data Environment.
January construction PMIs reveal fastest fall in output since May 2020
January construction PMIs revealed the fastest fall in output since May 2020 due to a sharp decline in housebuilding reflected by weaker client demand, unfavourable market conditions and greater caution among clients.
Why the UK must boost the supply of older people’s housing
The government’s taskforce on older people’s housing can unlock growth, says John Tonkiss, CEO of McCarthy Stone.
Rising inflation is depleting industry confidence, reveals Gleeds
Nearly nine in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation depleting confidence in the construction industry and impacting future schemes, says Gleeds winter report.
Cracking the code: What’s next for digital in offsite manufacturing?
Modern Methods of Construction and offsite are far from new, with firms across the globe recognising and embracing its many benefits. Lorraine McMorrow, head of digital at McAvoy, explores what’s next for digital in offsite manufacturing.
The importance of Consumer Code protection for new homebuyers
Advantage Home Construction Insurance looks at how the Consumer Code protects buyers of new build homes, and why it’s worth shopping around to find a CTSI-approved insurance provider with access to leading insurers.
SterlingOSB Zero offers all-round performance for Smart Spaces Surrey
A Surrey-based business specialising in the design and installation of modular garden rooms and home offices has based its manufacturing process around the performance benefits of West Fraser’s fully-certified SterlingOSB Zero T&G panels.
Reusing empty spaces to bring healthcare facilities to communities
The adaptive reuse of empty spaces offers an opportunity to bring much-needed healthcare facilities into communities while addressing waiting times and health inequalities.
Rogers McHugh construction recruitment celebrates placement in EB100 league table
Rogers McHugh construction recruitment is celebrating being placed 40th overall in the UK's top SME league table - Elite Business 100 (EB100).
Kier JV appointed to Offsite Construction Solutions framework worth £10bn
Crown Commercial Services' (CCS) new Offsite Construction Solutions framework (OCS) has appointed Kier along with Joint Ventures partners McAvoy and Metek to six lots.
openBIM in practice: Efficient collaboration with Allplan
The Rütihof Industrial Park project in Switzerland is a perfect example of implementing the openBIM concept. From the very beginning, the two project partners relied on Allplan for efficient processes and collaboration.
Build Warranty appointed for structural engineering design fit-out of new major...
The Oasis Group has appointed Build Warranty Technical Services division as the client agent for the shell design and fit-out of their new distribution hub project at Port-Centric Logistics Park, located at DP World London Gateway’s rapidly expanding freeport, that offers a selection of tax and planning benefits to businesses.
Industry confident in face of 2023 economic turbulence in construction, survey...
Over 1,300 UK industry experts were polled in a recent survey by the Access Group’s Construction division on economic turbulence in construction in 2023.
M-AR teams up with homeless charity to provide homes for young...
Specialist offsite contractor, M-AR is nearing completion on an ambitious new build project in partnership with the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, Centrepoint, to create homes for young people.
IC3: Driving change across the built environment through innovation
IC3, the International Centre for Connected Construction, is breaking down silos and driving change in the built environment and across the construction ecosystem through innovation and evidence-led collaborative research.
Construction industry reacts: Bank of England raise interest rate to 4%...
The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.
Sustainable school developments in Kensington, Clitheroe and Wolverhampton move ahead
A variety of sustainable school developments are on the move as Tilbury Douglas is appointed to lead the construction of a Passivhaus primary school, Equans is selected for the modular construction of a primary school in Clitheroe and planning permission is granted to retrofit a Kensington building into a junior school.
Industry experts gather in London for Building Safety Act conference
Experts across the new homes and construction industry gathered together in London last week for a Building Safety Act conference to discuss the ramifications on tall buildings in England.
10 onerous clause types that typically arise in construction contracts
Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director of Arbicon, the leading construction contract claims consultant, gives insight and tips into ten examples of typical onerous clause types that often appear in construction contracts.
J3 Advisory offers unique zero deposit finance facility for building warranties
A new zero deposit finance facility from J3 Advisory will offer an additional line of credit to SME developers, contractors and housebuilders.
Directors’ duties in the event of a construction company insolvency
With the pressure on construction companies likely to increase as the recession deepens over the coming year, John Wallace, solicitor and managing director of specialist construction and real estate boutique law firm Ridgemont, examines directors’ liabilities in the event of a construction company insolvency.
Applicants urged to apply for LHC’s £135m ASC1 Framework
Consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of the ASC1 (Asset Safety and Compliance) Framework launched this week (30 January) delivered by LHC.
Why corrective maintenance could be costing your company more than you...
Asset management is a major cost for most companies. But could you be spending more on corrective maintenance than necessary? The type of maintenance model your company adopts can significantly impact your equipment performance and technical resourcing.
Why Insurers are ‘Afraid of Heights’?
Working at height can often generate an unnerving concern for an insurer. This is due to the increased risk of injury carrying out such activities can bring.
2,500 Kier female employees receive support from Peppy digital health app
Kier has expanded its service offering with the Peppy digital health app, providing 2,500 Kier female employees with personalised healthcare.
House prices decline for fifth consecutive month in January 2023 Nationwide...
Annual house price growth slowed to 1.1% and the monthly average house price fell 3.2% below last August's peak in the latest January 2023 Nationwide HPI.