Industry voices praise new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
As the new Fire Safety Regulations 2022 come into force in England, industry voices have praised how the legislation will motivate compliance.
Why closing the data gap is key to sustainable construction
When it comes to industries contributing to the impact of climate change, construction is one of the biggest culprits. In this article, Tom Noctor, Procore explores how closing the data gap can help to drive sustainability in the sector.
Eco-Fix Challenge invites young people to innovate retrofitting solutions with George...
Grimshaw, MACE and MOBIE, George Clarke's education charity are inviting young people to imagine new energy-efficiency solutions in the Eco-Fix Challenge.
Moreton Deakin keeps a weather eye on CaberShieldPlus
A burgeoning new building company, based in West Yorkshire, is making full and effective use of West Fraser’s CaberShieldPlus to protect its floor installations from the worst of the country’s notoriously variable weather conditions.
£1.2bn Lower Thames Crossing contract won by Balfour Beatty
The £1.2bn Lower Thames Crossing contract awarded to Balfour Beatty includes design and delivery of over 10 miles of new highways.
D Hatcher & Sons: A forward-thinking East Midlands construction company
D Hatcher & Sons is a family-run, forward-thinking East Midlands construction company in Lincolnshire that holds traditional values.
Inside Modular Podcast: How a focus on precision is defining modular...
In this episode of the Inside Modular Podcast, Julian Bowron, founder and chief technology officer at METALOQ, talks about how advancements in precision building are helping power the modular construction industry.
Company fined £146k after joiner crushed to death by 20-tonne excavator
Birch Brothers (Kidderminster) Ltd were charged after a 48-year-old joiner was crushed to death by a 20-tonne excavator at Monks Pond in Derbyshire.
Introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at leading public sector procurement authority SCAPE, looks at introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects and explains why the looming recession cannot come at a cost to net zero.
HS2 celebrates 1,126 apprenticeship starts across the project
HS2 is celebrating 1,126 confirmed apprenticeship starts, keeping on track to create 2,000 apprenticeships in addition to its 30,000 strong existing workforce.
Levelling Up Fund disproportionately benefits South East England and London, critics...
Critics argue that Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England have been left behind in the latest levelling up fund of £2.1bn.
BAM debuts new sustainability strategy bringing carbon targets forward
Royal BAM Group has announced a new sustainability strategy focusing on six key themes in accordance with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
The Infrastructure Levy: Fixing a broken system or creating more confusion?
The government believes a new Infrastructure Levy will ensure developers pay a fair share towards supporting communities, but Grant Leggett of Boyer London believes the proposals do not simplify contributions and could lead to greater complexity.
THAA Architects embraces Archicad BIM software to improve productivity and collaboration
In this article, THAA Architects director David Thompson and technologist Jason Spiller explore how they are growing their business with Archicad and using BIM software to improve productivity and collaboration.
What you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty...
When you build a new property, it’s crucial you ensure it has a New Home Warranty in place so you can sell it easily and protect the buyer. But with a range of warranty providers in the market, what do you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty provider?
What will be the top BIM trends of 2023?
According to recent studies, the BIM market is expected to reach USD 52.5bn by 2030. This article explores the BIM trends that will dominate the construction industry in 2023.
Construction worker dies at Graham hospital site in Aberdeen
It has been confirmed that a 52-year-old man died yesterday(18 January 2023) at the Foresterhill Health Campus site after sustaining head injuries.
New Amey chairman announced as Colin Moynihan takes on role
Former energy, environment and sports minister Lord Colin Moynihan has been appointed as the new chairman of Amey, effective immediately.
Latest Pagabo Medium Works Framework announces 94 selected suppliers
Pagabo has announced the appointment of 94 suppliers to its new Medium Works Framework, which has gone live this week.
Combining digital twins with Building Lifecycle Intelligence
A data-driven approach is key for efficient and successful construction projects. Cristina Savian shares some insights on how digital twins combined with a Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach, and openBIM, provided by software providers as the Nemetschek Group, can help accelerate digitalisation of the AEC/O industry.
Inverness company fined after surveyor dies after electrical explosion
Inverness company Global Energy Nigg Limited was fined after a surveyor died of his injuries caused by an electrical explosion.
Construction’s ongoing battle to get its workforce talking about mental health
Workplace pressures, complex supply chains and a macho culture have made many construction workers hard to reach when it comes to talking about mental health. Daisie Rees-Evans of the Chartered Institute of Building looks at the industry’s efforts to make changes.
Assessing the landscape for architectural technology in 2023
Tara Page is the new chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Here, she looks ahead to the key challenges facing architectural technology in 2023, from implementing the Building Safety Act to addressing the sector's skills shortages.
TICA commends inclusion of secondary heat network insulation in Heat Network...
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) sets out new standards to improve district or communal heating projects efficiency and will now cover secondary heat network insulation.
Digital Construction Week 2023 announces a call for speakers
Digital Construction Week 2023 has announced a call for speakers to be a part of this year's conversation about construction technology and tools solving the built environment's most pressing challenges, held on the 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London.
Kier partners with STEM returners to bring skills back to the...
Kier is working with STEM Returners to help people get back to work after a career break, with office and on-site roles available