Latest construction technology trends helping firms overcome innovation barriers
Pursuing a competitive advantage is driving continued innovation and IT investment across the construction sector, but staying ahead of the curve is easier said than done. Rob Smith, CTO, of Creative ITC, discusses the latest construction technology trends helping firms overcome innovation barriers.
Government announces series of steps to bolster UK’s energy independence
A renewed nuclear program and Energy Bill are part of new government measures to help secure the UK's energy independence.
Fixing Britain’s planning system: Barriers to gaining planning approval
With the ongoing pressure to create 300,000 new homes a year by 2025, Nathan Priestley – CEO of Priestley Construction, explores the barriers developers face when it comes to gaining planning approval within Britain’s planning system.
Digital construction for the built environment
David Wigglesworth, managing director at SFS, discusses the current challenges facing the industry and the numerous benefits of digital construction for the built environment.
Keepmoat becomes first to sign sustainable supply chain service
Keepmoat has partnered with sustainable supply chain risk and performance management company Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.
Kier kickstarts switch to Battery Storage Units (BSUs)
Kier becomes the UK's first business to switch to the use of Battery Storage Units (BSUs) to reduce carbon emissions across its sites.
Boosting efficiency and business continuity with FlowForma Process Automation
Sometimes, events occur that shake the foundations of your organisation. In this article, FlowForma explores how businesses can boost their efficiency and continuity by onboarding FlowForma Process Automation.
New scheme to protect leaseholders in medium-rise buildings from unsafe cladding
A new pilot will ensure leaseholders and residents living in medium-rise buildings are protected against unsafe cladding and extortionate repair costs.
ROCKWOOL® launches new ROCKWOOL Red Book with enhanced technical content
ROCKWOOL® has launched an updated version of the ROCKWOOL Red Book – its established fully-interactive industry guide to acoustic, fire and thermal insulation, which provides digital access to technical data, product certification and a wide range of specification support materials.
Achieving net zero with deeper insight into building usage
Understanding our building usage is a key enabler to deliver an inclusive net zero built environment, says Paul Dodd, head of infrastructure technology at the Scottish Futures Trust.
2026 oil boiler ban will cost homeowners £13k
The proposed oil boiler ban from 2026 will cost each household an extra £11,000 for a heat pump replacement.
VolkerFitzpatrick improves productivity and adds value by planning programmes with Powerproject
VolkerFitzpatrick’s planning team finds Powerproject significantly easier to operate than other planning and project management software, centralising data for complex building and civil engineering programmes.
Michael Gove called upon to finalise developer pledge and tackle building...
Dorian Lawrence, managing director of FRC, part of the RSK Group, has written to housing secretary Michael Gove to voice concerns about the Building Safety Act 2022 and the developer pledge.
FlowForma Engage : The willingness to ‘engage’ with process automation
How we interact, communicate, live, and work are all changing. In this article, Process Automation experts FlowForma explores how FlowForma Engage helps customers to adapt and adjust to new digital ways of working.
Building Safety Act: Do safer buildings mean a better construction industry?
In this article, Actuate UK, the engineering services alliance, explores the updated Building Safety Act, what this means for the engineering sector, and how the industry can be held responsible for upholding safer buildings and thrive.
New ECO+ scheme to help insulate homes and reduce energy bills
The new ECO+ scheme, announced by business and energy secretary Grant Shapps, will help millions of people across the country bring down energy costs and better insulate their homes.
Re-imagining BIM: How homebuilders can go beyond the handover pack
How do housebuilders respond to the growing digital sophistication of their buyers - and how can re-imagining BIM and construction tech help? Nigel Walley of Chimni takes a look.
Property developer disqualified for falsely claiming Bounce Back Loan
Essex property developer has been banned for 11 years after overstating his company’s turnover to claim a Bounce Back Loan worth £50,000.
Digitising health and safety risk management
Certain parts of the construction industry have made great progress in health and safety risk management and control. But the challenge remains that early risk identification and mitigation are still dependent on the expertise and experience of those around the screen.
Asbestos remediation work still needed on over 100,000 UK buildings
A new report from ATaC and NORAC has found that asbestos remediation work is still needed on over 100,000 UK buildings, in a 'best case scenario" assessment of the numbers.
Demolition director and firm prosecuted after 20-year-old worker crushed
Worker Shannon Brasier, who was 20 years old at the time of the accident, was crushed by a 21-tonne vehicle and suffered significant injuries
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Giant HS2 TBM sets off for second tunnel drive in Long...
The 2,000 tonne tunnel boring machine ‘Dorothy’ has set off for her second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
The future of structural warranty with Andrew Dyson
In this article, Andrew Dyson, CEO Of Build Warranty Group, explores the current and future climate of structural warranty in the UK.
Helping to kickstart process automation with FlowForma SureStart
In this article, FlowForma explores how customers can get the most out of their investment in the least amount of time through their SureStart process.
Have your say: How the UK can better use location data
Last month, the Geospatial Commission launched a Call for Evidence that encourages all stakeholders to contribute to the government’s evolving strategy to accelerate the UK’s use of location data.
Planning enforcement backlog reported in 90% of local authorities
Almost 90% of local authorities surveyed by the Royal Town Planning Institute reported struggling with a backlog of planning enforcement cases .