Switch to HVO Green D+ fuel enables Rye Group to achieve...
Rye Group's switch to HVO Green D+ fuel from standard red diesel within all machinery and the entire fleet of company vehicles represents a reduction of over 92% of carbon emissions.
Ensuring workers’ safety and welfare on construction sites
Employee safety and welfare in the workplace, both physical and mental, should be at the forefront of every employer’s mind, says Bernard McGovern of Mobile Mini.
New Home Building Employment programme to address gender imbalance in construction
The Home Building employment programme, from Women into Construction and the Home Builders Federation (HBF), will offer funding for childcare and training.
Gary Oates appointed as North East divisional managing director at GMI
GMI Construction Group will strengthen its North East presence with the appointment of Gary Oates as divisional managing director.
Construction firms cut jobs as business confidence drops, December PMI report...
The final construction PMIs for 2022 recorded a fall in business activity during December, ending a three-month sequence of growth, with the fastest rate of decline since May 2020.
5 ways construction technology can transform your business
It’s no surprise that times are tough in construction right now. According to the latest statistics from the Construction Products Association, construction output is expected to fall by 3.9% in 2023. With inflation driving up costs, firms are looking for ways to protect their bottom line. One solution? Construction technology.
Arbicon legal updates: Is the inclusion of ‘without prejudice’ privileged?
In this article, Arbicon explores the inclusion of "without prejudice" in construction adjudications, and if this act is privalaged and therefore should be dismissed.
NHBC’s Technical Standards 2023 is now live
The latest edition of NHBC's Technical Standards 2023 is now live. The new Standards will apply to every new home registered with NHBC where the foundations have been laid on or after 01 January 2023.
Balfour Beatty US executive leadership changes announced
Balfour Beatty has announced a number of changes to its US buildings & civils executive leadership team, effective from April 2023.
Merit expands offsite capabilites with Cramlington factory expansion
Northumberland-based offsite engineering and construction firm Merit has announced a 4000m² factory expansion at its Cramlington site.
What role does soil reuse have to play in construction’s sustainable...
Ross Goodband, senior geo-environmental engineer at multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard, unearths the compliance pitfalls to avoid and the pathways to take to ensure soil reuse does not become a recycling afterthought.
CIOB’s revamped Global Student Challenge open for 2023 entries
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Global Student Challenge is celebrating its tenth year with a new virtual platform to test competitors' skills.
UK’s first biophilic primary school to be delivered by Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas to lead construction of St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, the UK’s first purpose-built biophilic primary school.
Bentley Systems appoints new Chief Revenue Officer and Investor Relations Officer
Bentley Systems has announced the promotion of Brock Ballard to the role of chief revenue officer, and the appointment of Eric Boyer as investor relations officer.
Digital Twins: The answer to urban decarbonisation and a climate-resilient future
In this piece, Linda Wade, CEO of Spinview, will look at how visually intelligent digital twins can tackle urban decarbonisation and support decision-makers within the built environment in a climate-resilient future.
Orbit appoints Matt Bundy as head of property improvements
Housing provider Orbit has appointed Matt Bundy, previously the lead on major works at Westminster City Council, as the new head of property improvements.
ESG will drive new and exciting opportunities for growth
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a major focus for real estate, with developers, contractors, and operators subject to increasing scrutiny not only from potential partners, investors and peers.
Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels
Data from The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) shows that construction directly accounts for approximately 10% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. In this article, William Tebbit, CEO of Green Biofuels, explains how reducing the construction industry’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels is not a question of how but when.
Kane recognised for innovative use of technology on Claridge’s Hotel project
Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager at Trimble Viewpoint looks at how Trimble Viewpoint’s Field View increased safety, efficiency and productivity during Claridge’s Hotel construction.
Could using AI to mine Early Warning Notice data all but...
The early warning notice (EWN) functionality is often referred to as the jewel in the crown of the New Engineering Contract 4 (NEC4) framework. Designed with dispute avoidance in mind, it is a powerful tool that promotes mutual trust, transparency and collaboration between owners and contractors, to the benefit of both parties.
£1.4bn devolution investment in North East could boost skills, transport and...
A proposed £1.4bn devolution deal in the North East will provide investment in adult education, public transport and affordable housing.
Tim Wates named as next chairman of Wates Group
The Wates board has announced that Tim Wates will take over as chairman in May 2023 as his cousin, Sir James Wates CBE steps down
Version of Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD available at LABC’s South...
A mini version of a RIBA-approved Part L CPD is among the topics offered to builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending LABC's South East virtual roadshow this month.
Martyn Smith announced as new Tilbury Douglas commercial director
Martyn Smith, who has over two decades of experience in commercial and leadership roles, has been announced as group commercial director at Tilbury Douglas.
Property management company fined £200k after asbestos surveyor fell eight metres...
Robin Williamson, an asbestos surveyor employed by City Property of Glasgow, was left in a wheelchair after falling eight metres through a rooflight.
Why the industry needs to embrace construction innovation to meet housing...
In this article, Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of Kenoteq, makers of the K-Briq, explores the future of construction innovation.