The Affordable Housing Programme will now fund replacement homes in England
Homes England has revealed that funding available from the government's Affordable Homes Programme can now be used to finance replacement homes.
UKGBC publishes new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance for the built environment.
Specialist supplier Adastra Access falls into administration
Specialist supplier of mastclimbing work platforms and suspended cradles, Adastra Access is now in administration.
OptiStruct® cuts time and embedded carbon across HS2
HS2 is using OptiStruct®, a technology originally designed for automotive and aerospace structures to reduce embedded carbon across the project.
Offsite Solutions launches new design options for build to rent bathrooms
Offsite Solutions has launched a new range of design finishes for build to rent bathrooms. The GRP composite pods reduce the ongoing maintenance over the life of the bathroom, and reduce operating costs by at least 90 percent.
Orbit’s Neil Yeomans appointed chair of NHF building safety group
Orbit's Neil Yeomans will chair the National Housing Federation's building safety group after the passing of Paul Dockerill last November.
The role of technology in construction: jobs in BIM, robotics, and...
Jooble takes a look at the pivotal role that BIM, robotics, and AI are currently playing in modern construction methods and examine how they will impact the workforce of tomorrow.
Timber frame experts opt for Actis insulation in Sussex development
Timber frame specialists, Vision Development, have recently completed a seven-home development in East Sussex, using Actis insulation.
Treharne Homes enjoys the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero
The Welsh timber frame specialist, Treharne Homes, has been utilising SterlingOSB Zero, or the forerunners beforehand, for over 20 years to deliver bespoke building solutions.
Aceleron Energy secures Green Home Finance Accelerator funding
The Green Home Finance Accelerator funding is part of the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation portfolio and aims to trial lithium-ion batteries and explore the feasibility ESaaS in the UK.
Adept Contracts Ltd- achieving and exceeding compliance in passive fire protection
Established in 2008, Adept Contracts Ltd delivers high quality passive fire protection systems with their ‘’No Nonsense’’ approach to every part of installation.
How Barratt Homes are creating careers in construction for veterans
Barratt Homes' Armed Forces Transition Programme is helping to create careers in construction for veterans across Nottinghamshire.
Sandi Rhys Jones appointed as 2022/23 CIOB president
Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB, has called for collaboration across construction, education and policy makers.
Geotechnical specialists commence work on Brighton chalk cliffs to tackle rockfalls
CAN Geotechnical has deployed a specialist team to work on Brighton’s chalk cliffs to tackle rockfalls and make the area safe.
HS2’s Old Oak Common super-hub station hits two-year construction milestone
HS2 is celebrating two years of permanent construction at its groundbreaking super-hub station at Old Oak Common/
Willmott Dixon lands £30m contract for Darlington Station upgrade
The £30m contract from Tees Valley Combined Authority for the Darlington Station upgrade is part of Network Rail's £140m masterplan to deliver extra train capacity and better passenger facilities at the station.
Persimmon expands with new Space4 timber frame factory in Loughborough
A new timber frame factory for Persimmon's sister brand Space4 has been approved, bringing 120 new jobs to Loughborough.
Flexible and accredited construction courses on offer at UCEM
University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is the leading provider of supported online education for the built environment. UCEM has 100 years experience of in providing high-quality construction courses to their students.
Transport minister unveils Transport Digital Twin Vision and Roadmap 2035
The Transport Digital Twin Vision and Roadmap 2035 was debuted by transport minister Jesse Norman at the inaugural Connected Digital Twins Summit.
Women in engineering: Sheri Irons discusses her career
To celebrate women in engineering day 2023, Sheri Irons, owner of Substation Services (INDSS), explores her career in the engineering industry.
Work starts on Kier’s first net zero in operation office building
Kier Property has appointed Willmott Dixon Interiors to redevelop 19 Cornwall Street in Birmingham as its first net zero in operation office building.
Bro Ddyfi Hospital leads the way in transforming hospitals in Wales
Work has finished on the Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital, one of many major transformations taking place across hospitals in Wales.
What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
Mark Bohun, UKAS’s Commercial Director, explains the difference between accreditation and certification, noting how these connected yet distinct steps on the quality assurance ladder work together to create trust and confidence.
One in four women would consider skilled trades roles
Research from Trade-Up has found strong interest from people aged 25-60 in seeking skilled trades roles, with a quarter of women specifically involved.
City of London gives green light for public square revamp
The City of London has approved planning proposals to transform London's largest public square.
Empowering women in construction: Afsheen Ul Haq’s journey as a forensic...
Women are progressively advancing in the construction field, occupying various positions throughout the industry, ranging from project managers to architects. Built, the Bluebeam Blog, interviewed Afsheen Ul Haq, who holds the position of forensic and risk planning manager at BAM, to learn about her journey into the sector and the obstacles faced by women in this industry.