BPF survey reveals 49% of industry leaders plan to accelerate decarbonisation...
Despite current economic pressures, 49% of UK property companies are planning to increase their decarbonisation investment in 2023, according to BPF Survey.
New chief executive appointments made at Wates and Orbit
New chief executive appointments have been made this week at the Wates Group and Orbit Group. Eoghan O'Lionaird will take on the role of the new Wates chief executive, and Phil Andrew will be the new chief executive of the Orbit Group.
NABERS UK: Closing the office performance gap on the road to...
Jim Saywell, director of UK sustainability and physics at Buro Happold and member of the NABERS UK Design Review Panel, explores the NABERS energy rating system and how schemes like this can help office owners and operators close the performance gap, bringing benefits to people, planet and budgets.
SME developer makes 35% savings on building warranty insurance with J3...
J3 Advisory assisted SME developer Grange Country Homes in making £15,000 in savings on building warranty insurance through expert advice.
Integration Announcement: Verifi3D is integrated with Dropbox to enable model coordination...
It has been announced today (31 January) that Verifi3D by Xinaps is now integrated with Dropbox, the global content collaboration platform, which will allow users to sync and access their models seamlessly.
Premier Guarantee issues new guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements
From February 1st, low-rise developments seeking structural warranty cover will be required to meet new and updated guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements.
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof becomes popular choice as energy prices...
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof, an insulated breather membrane designed specifically for roofs, is coming into its own as energy prices continue to soar.
Cut your material miles with West Fraser’s home-grown panels
West Fraser's home-grown panels, SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF, are made from responsibly managed forests, as part of the company's commitment to making better products for a sustainable future.
Construction data dictionary now available in the UK market
A new construction data dictionary has been launched to allow UK industry users to access information in a standardised and structured format.
Solving the UK’s housing crisis: A moving target?
Solving the UK’s housing crisis was one of the major manifesto promises made by the Conservative Party at the last election in 2019. It pledged to build one million homes over the next parliament. Despite winning the election, this target has never been reached and after yet another government U-turn, this time on housing targets, is all hope now lost?
UK’s longest railway bridge Colne Valley Viaduct completes foundation works
The 2.1 mile (3.4km) Colne Valley Viaduct, part of the HS2 project will be 100m longer than Dundee’s Tay Bridge, which currently holds the title of the UK's longest railway bridge.
Donaldson Timber Systems secures offsite timber frame supply role on OSHA...
Donaldson Timber Systems has secured a place on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework where they will provide offsite timber frame manufacture for Category 2 housing
Actis uses baking to show how RIBA-approved CPD reduces carbon emissions
Amaret Chahal, co-author of Actis' RIBA-approved CPD, aimed at helping specifiers and builders comply with more stringent energy efficiency requirements, is using her love of the Great British Bake Off to illustrate different approaches to achieving compliance.
How to tackle payment problems in construction
Jonathan Nugent, managing director of Arbicon, the leading firm of construction claims consultants, highlights the source of payment problems in construction in this current tough economy and how to tackle them.
Tilbury Douglas starts construction on Arrowe Park Urgent and Emergency Care...
Tilbury Douglas has started construction of the new Arrowe Park Urgent and Emergency Care facility on behalf of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
How innovative sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) can help cities keep their...
Martin Lambley, product manager for urban climate resilience, Northwest Europe, UK and Ireland at Wavin, looks at how innovative sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) can improve urban resilience and help our cities weather the climate storm.
Digital tools for architects to combat population growth and climate change
Håvard Haukeland, co-founder of Spacemaker and senior director at Autodesk, explores how data as a digital tool for architects can help tackle the challenges of urban design in the face of population growth and climate change.
Study shows sector may face construction talent recruitment challenges in 2023
Although recruitment spiked considerably at the end of 2022, dwindling applicant numbers suggest that employers may face construction talent recruitment challenges in Q1 2023, according to new research from APSCo.
From disruption to reinvention: How can construction technology rebuild the industry?
From an ageing workforce to a skills shortage, the construction industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges. In this article, Kenny Ingram, VP Construction and Engineering, IFS, explores how construction technology can rebuild the industry.
Gove issues update on damp and mould in social housing
Michael Gove, secretary of state for levelling up, has issued the actions the UK Government is taking to tackle damp and mould in social housing following the death of Awaab Ishak.
CIOB launches new Corporate Plan outlining priorities over next five years
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has debuted a new five-year corporate plan, outlining a focus on sustainability, safety and skills.
Helen Redfern departs Kier, Sisk makes double healthcare appointments
Louisa Finlay has been appointed by Kier to take over from Helen Redfern, who is leaving Kier after ten years, whilst Sisk has made a double appointment to roles in healthcare.
LHC to launch five public sector frameworks to support net zero...
LHC is launching five public sector frameworks covering retrofit, energy efficiency, asset safety, and compliance works in 2023 to support public sector organisations on the journey to carbon net zero and building compliance.
Bosses consider scaling back HS2 connection to central London as project...
HS2 bosses are allegedly considering scaling back the national rail network after rising inflation, postponing or cancelling a London Euston connection altogether.
Futurebuild 2023: Showcasing the innovation to make net zero possible
Futurebuild 2023 will see the net zero pioneer put innovation under the spotlight with the brand new FutureX Innovation area sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and in partnership with Ryder Architecture.
Vectorworks partners with Solibri to create Solibri Inside, a new SaaS-based...
Vectorworks has partnered with fellow Nemetschek Group brand Solibri to create Solibri Inside, a new SaaS-based solution that provides in-design model checking for Vectorworks users.