Worker dies at Hinkley Point C after ‘construction traffic accident’
EDF confirmed a man in his 40s died at the Hinkley Point C site on Sunday 13 November after suffering a 'crush injury' from...
Rogue landlords could be fined £30k as councils crack down
Rogue landlords could be fined up to £30,000 or be banned from operating, as new government funding enables councils to crack down.
A net zero supply chain: Balfour Beatty survey outlines path to...
Balfour Beatty partnered with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to survey supply chain partners, aiming to understand how to achieve net zero in the industry.
Procore announces innovations to leverage the value of predictive analytics
Procore Technologies has announced new innovations and solutions that will leverage the value of predictive analytics to connect everyone on a project team.
Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD module praised by industry professionals
Actis' RIBA-approved Part L CPD module, which helps builders, architects, and building control officers negotiate the complexities of the revised building regulations is transforming the understanding of future homes standards for those in the industry.
Growth by development: Key proposals in the Growth Plan
Following the mini budget, Tracy Lovejoy and Melody Li of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors examine the key proposals in the government’s Growth Plan.
LEXiCON project Phase 2 report brings better product data closer
The release of the LEXiCON project Phase 2 report from the Construction Innovation Hub brings accurate, reliable product data a step closer, says programme director Keith Waller.
October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey sees rents rise and house...
October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey has found that buyer demand is decreasing as the growth of house prices stalls.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
Welsh Water maintenance framework spots secured by Galliford Try
Galliford Try's environment business has secured two spots on the Welsh Water capital maintenance framework, their first union with the company in a decade.
ONS Construction output September 2022 shows growth despite choppy waters ahead
The ONS Construction output September 2022 shows a third consecutive month of growth and the highest level of output since records began.
How can digital solutions accelerate construction technology adoption on site?
In conversation with one of SymTerra’s users, Tony Bowman of Rescue 2 - confined space and technical rescue – we can see exactly how digital solutions are transforming life on (and off) site for workers across the construction supply chain.
PFI contract expiry could leave key infrastructure at risk
Over the next decade, an estimated 200 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts worth £10bn in total will expire, potentially leaving key infrastructure unprotected.
Re-flow participates in Movember to raise awareness for men’s health
Re-flow, provider of award-winning field management software for construction, highways, civil engineering, rail and landscaping, is doing its part for men’s health this November by participating in Movember.
£300m Blackpool Central regeneration project announced by DLUHC
A previously stalled private sector-led £300m Blackpool Central regeneration scheme will go ahead after the DLUHC has committed £40m to relocate the Magistrates and County Courts.
Growth Plan: Investment Zones and meeting housing need
Following the government’s “fiscal event”, Matthew Spry of Lichfields examines the key policy announcements on Investment Zones and meeting the housing need.
M-AR completes purchase of manufacturing facility in Hull
Offsite modular specialist M-AR has completed the purchase of its existing manufacturing facility in Hull, further strengthening its future growth in the offsite construction sector.
Five reasons you need a dynamic information system
In this article, Elecosoft explains the benefits of a dynamic information system, and the disadvantages of document management systems.
UKGBC calls on government to double down to support a resilient...
Ahead of Adaptation Day at COP27, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has urged the government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
SPIE first in UK to secure ISO/ IEC 17020 accreditation
SPIE UK has become the first facilities management services provider in the UK that has been awarded the UKAS ISO/ IEC 17020 accreditation.
New ACE guide to help deliver net zero roads
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has published a new guide aimed at supporting consultancies which deliver roads to achieve net zero.
Bentley Systems announces integration of EC3 for embodied carbon calculation with...
Bentley Systems has announced at COP27 that it is expanding integrated workflows for embodied carbon calculation in the Bentley iTwin Platform.
Number of long-term unoccupied homes rising in every region of England
New data on long-term unoccupied homes from the DLUHC and analysed by Action on Empty Homes shows a rise of 20,000 to 257,331.
Could 3D printing solve the UK housing shortage?
With 3D printing on the rise, could it be a possible solution to help the housing crisis in the UK? Build Warranty explores.
Scrapped IR35 reversal is a missed opportunity for construction
The government’s decision to no longer proceed with the IR35 reversal is a huge blow to the construction sector, and industry generally, argues Brendan Sharkey of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers MHA.
How can mobile processes improve construction site productivity?
Discover how FlowForma mobile processes can improve construction site productivity and transparency in this webinar.