Developer contributions inquiry launched by APPG on Housing and Planning
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning has launched an inquiry into England's developer contributions systems.
Only 14% of building control professionals feel confident about their understanding...
Unclear information around Approved Document B (ADB) has led to less than a fifth of building control professionals feeling confident in their understanding of fire safety specifications.
SCS JV partners with ALICE Technologies to speed up HS2 tunnel...
SCS JV will use ALICE Technologies' generative AI model to improve the construction process for HS2 tunnels, saving time and money.
Improving safety, efficiency and cost savings with total productive maintenance
If you’re not familiar with productive maintenance, don’t worry. Elecosoft has put together this five-minute introductory guide, which explores its benefits for construction businesses.
New Social Housing Regulation Act gives authorities stronger powers against underperforming...
The new Social Housing Regulation Act has become law, after receiving Royal Assent. The law will give authorities more power to address issues with underperforming landlords.
Leicester city-wide improvement programme enlists Pick Everard
Working with the local council's Estates and Building Services, Pick Everard have committed to an initial two-year term in the Leicester city-wide improvement programme.
Understanding how Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) will change the construction industry
Daniel Parsons, environment associate director and Laura Martin, senior environment consultant, Atkins, explore how the new Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) will deliver an outcomes-based approach to developments.
Vectorworks receives IFC4 Import Certification from buildingSMART
buildingSMART International has recognised Vectorworks Software's consistent and efficient data exchange and communication, awarding the provider IFC4 import certification.
New sustainable architecture at the Detmold Open-Air Museum
Detmold Open-Air Museum, a hub of cultural and architectural heritage, is set to undergo a transformation with the construction of a new entrance and exhibition building.
Driving out diesel use on construction sites
The Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero programme has launched the Zero Diesel Sites Route Map, which sets out a plan to eliminate diesel use on 78% of UK construction sites by 2035.
Hampshire plumber gets suspended sentence for carrying out unsafe gas work
A self-employed Hampshire plumber pretending to be Gas Safe registered has been given a suspended sentence of six months.
National Home Decarbonisation Group celebrates inaugural meeting
Over 50 Tier 1 contractors, energy providers and specialists were in attendance at the National Home Decarbonisation Group's inaugural meeting.
Hottest June since records began underlines need for heat-combatting insulation
With the Met Office confirming that June was the hottest on record in the UK, and with parts of the world suffering unbearable temperatures, mitigating the effects of extreme heat is becoming increasingly important.
Technical Membership: Empowering the construction industry’s most technical specialists
Mandy Mills is the Chartered Institute of Building’s head of quality assurance and was an instrumental figure in rolling out the new Technical Membership grade – a new grade aimed at individuals working as technical specialists within the construction industry.
[VIDEO]: HS2 sets record with UK’s heaviest single-span bridge drive
HS2 recently completed its heaviest bridge drive by installing an intersection bridge structure beneath the West Coast Main Line near Lichfield.
SBTi validation secured for Sir Robert McAlpine’s net zero 2045 target
The Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi) has endorsed Sir Robert McAlpine's net zero targets, after a rigourous assessment.
Why “beauty” and “gentle density” will throw NPPF reforms into disorder
PPF reforms emphasise “beauty” and “gentle density” in development – but these vague and unquantifiable terms will only cause more uncertainty in a system already under strain, argues Grant Leggett of Boyer.
Over a hundred potential job losses at Redrow, staff are warned
Job losses are on the horizon at Redrow, as the company confirms plans to close two offices in the South of England and reduce head office staff.
EAC urges the UK to use more wood in construction to...
In a new report, the EAC has recommended increasing the use of wood in construction and expanding forestry to help achieve the UK’s 2050 net-zero targets.
Tata signs on for £4bn gigafactory in Somerset
Tata Group has secured £500m worth of Government incentives to deliver a £4bn gigafactory for electric vehicle battery production.
Approved document M: Will newly renovated offices prioritise accessibility?
Ben Cheeseman, commercial director at Harwood Building Control, sheds light on the significance of Approved Document M, highlights commonly overlooked areas, and discusses the implications of such oversights.
Inflation rate drops to surprise 15-month low
As inflation rates drop to 7.9%, a milder outlook than predicted, the Bank of England faces less pressure to respond aggressively.
Winvic wins contract for £1bn West Midlands Interchange project
Winvic Construction will deliver the first phase of the West Midlands Interchange project, near Wolverhampton.
Face fit testing of respiratory protective equipment
Facepiece fit testing is a method of checking that tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment seals adequately to the face.
Retrofit skills gap needs recruitment to triple to meet 2050 targets
Reed Group has launched Reed Environment to answer the retrofit skills gap, aiming to be the largest network of green training providers in the UK.
Symterra powers first real-time scheduling tool linking site to programme
Real-time scheduling tool SymPlan offers a total bird’s eye view of live project data fed directly from site.