1 in 5 Builders are aged over 50, leading to retirement...
The building industry is on the verge of a retirement crisis, as one out of every five builders is over the age of 50.
Head of planning at Harris Lamb, Patrick Downes, announces retirement
Patrick Downes will be leaving Harris Lamb after almost 25 years, with planning director Simon Hawley taking over the role of head of planning.
Re-flow showcases field management software at Plantworx 2023
The Re-flow team recently exhibited at Plantworx 2023, which took place between the 13th and 15th of May at the East of England Arena & Events Centre in Peterborough.
New offsite automated construction factory from British Offsite to deliver 4,000 homes...
A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.
LGA chairman calls for new council housebuilding approach to tackle crisis
The outgoing Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA) emphasised the need to grant each area in England a new local council housebuilding deal by 2025.
Fire safety experts urged to apply for LHC’s £140m Fire Safety...
Fire safety experts are being encouraged to apply for LHC's new £140m Fire Safety (FS2) Framework.
Accreditation: assuring quality in construction
With ever-evolving building safety standards, there's never been a better time to get to grips with accreditation and certification.
iHelios celebrates Eco Champion of the Year nomination
CEO and founder of iHelios Sylwester Raczynski has expressed his gratitude at the nomimation for Eco Champion of the Year at the Net Zero Awards.
Arup unveils decarbonisation plan for UK universities
Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy, has released a comprehensive report and an eight-step decarbonisation plan for universities in the UK.
ISO 27001 certification secured by Elecosoft
Elecosoft has reiterated its continued commitment to customer data security as it celebrates achieving recertification of ISO 27001.
Construction site crimewave: 9 in 10 tradespeople have been victims of...
A NFU Mutual survey has declared that there is a construction site crimewave, with 89% of UK tradespeople having been victims of theft
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Steel beams arrive at HS2’s low-carbon Wendover Dean Viaduct
The first of 38 steel beams that will be used to build the low-carbon structure of HS2’s Wendover Dean Viaduct has arrived on site ahead of the start of deck construction.
Business park operator fined £13k after construction worker falls from roof
A business park operator in Runcorn has been fined £13,000 after a construction worker falls from roof.
How MMC housebuilder Starship is building the future with low-carbon homes...
Wirral-based MMC housebuilder Starship is showcasing its latest housing projects and future plans. Specialising in using low-carbon technology to construct housing, Starship is positioning itself as a leader in the delivery of future homes.
The Met Office launches new Climate Data Portal
The Met Office has launched its new Climate Data Portal to help AEC organisations respond to climate change.
Catherine Campbell: Leading the way for women in engineering and sustainable...
To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we spoke to Catherine Campbell, a sustainability and quality engineer for AG Paving and Building Products.
Samsung survey reveals phenomenal demand for smart homes
Samsung has shared findings from a research survey, in partnership with Google, on public interest in smart homes in the UK.
Xinaps achieves Bronze Partnership with buildingSMART Benelux Chapter
We are thrilled to announce that Xinaps is now officially a Bronze Partnership Member of buildingSMART Benelux Chapter!
Unite Students property refurbishment scheme worth £24m revealed
Unite Students has announced a £24m refurbishment scheme for three of their properties-Station Court in London, Oak Brook Park in Birmingham, and Bridge House in Edinburgh.
Thames Water has ‘significant issues’ to address, warns Ofwat
Thames Water is in talks to secure additional funding after the company reported £14bn debt.
Nottinghamshire construction site managers sweep national awards
Three construction site managers from Nottinghamshire have won national awards for the quality of their housebuilding.
Barratt Developments and Pod Point strike EV charging rollout deal
A nationwide EV charging rollout deal between Barratt Developments and Pod Point will see two-thirds of Barratt's properties supplied with charging infrastructure.
Understanding BIM in the UK: The role of Uniclass 2015
There is undoubtedly a huge improvement that is taking place around naming conventions in UK construction. Trimble guide us through the role that Uniclass 2015 can play in naming conventions.
Cladding Skills Bootcamp introduced to address UK’s skills shortage
The Skills Centre is providing a rain-screen cladding Skills Bootcamp in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Bargate Homes named “Developer of the Year” in Premier Guarantee’s Excellence...
Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate Homes has been named "Developer of the Year" in Premier Guarantee’s 2023 Excellence Awards.
New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly...
England is taking a bold step towards a greener and more sustainable future with the implementation of new building regulations. From June 2022, all new homes and buildings in the country are required to produce significantly less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.