Winvic commences ‘Levelling Up’ road improvements in Lincolnshire
Winvic Construction has begun on road improvements in Lincolnshire under the Lincolnshire County Council highways framework contract.
£160m residential scheme in Trafford gets green light
A £160m private and affordable residential scheme in Trafford has been given the go-ahead by members of the Planning and Development Management Committee at Trafford Council.
Pioneering sustainable leisure centre to be built in Scotland
Construction has begun on the £36m Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, an ultra-low energy swimming pool and sustainable leisure centre in Scotland.
The challenges keeping UK aviation construction up in the air- and...
Solid procurement strategies, NEC contracts and new project management methods will be key to getting UK aviation construction back on track, argues EDGE's Simon Cooper.
Stakeholders call on government to abandon planning reform
Councils, housebuilders, housing associations, charities and planners have written a letter to the government to scrap a key part of its flagship planning reform.
Construction starts up 10% in last three months
The latest Glenigan Construction Review has found that project starts are up in the last quarter- but are down 37% on last year.
The deadline for Part L building regulations has now passed
The grace period for Part L building regulations has ended today, meaning the regulations are now legally enforceable.
Social Value in construction: £1.08bn generated from £4.57bn contracts
£1.08bn of Social Value was generated from contracts worth £4.57bn, according to the third annual Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report.
TopHat and Nexity partnership to boost off-site modular construction in France
TopHat has secured a partnership with France's largest house builder Nexity to accelerate off-site modular construction in France.
Supply chain delays and inflation cause concern for European capital projects
Despite an increase in spending from European capital projects, two-thirds of the construction industry has seen supply chain delays and cost inflation.
New board of co-chairs appointed to CLF transformation board
A new board of co-chairs from Scotland's public and private sectors have been appointed to the CLF transformation board to develop ten core areas across the sector.
Reducing carbon emissions in construction with BIM
BIM can help drive down carbon emissions in construction and support sustainable practices in myriad ways, from better planning to less waste.
Net zero minister urges change to be at the heart of...
EHC participated in a meeting with net zero minister Chris Skidmore, to discuss the UK’s progress towards achieving net zero and the role of electrification in this transition.
How can collaborative procurement benefit construction project delivery?
AECOM’s Head of Advisory services for Infrastructure Edd Burton and Tom Douglas, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland specialising in construction and engineering projects, explain more on how collaborative procurement keep projects on track.
Bifacial solar panels triple Scottish Water energy production at Kirkcaldy
Scottish Water has invested £700,000 at Kirkcaldy Waste Water Treatment Works to increase energy production, including the installation of 128 bifacial solar panels.
Construction site health and safety standards
Discover the must-do tasks to ensure adequate construction site health and safety standards to protect your business and employees.
Consumer Code for Homebuilders to extend scope following report
The Consumer Code for Homebuilders is to ‘provide more comprehensive protection for new homebuyers’ following a recent independent review.
Robust SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for screening and walkways
SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a sturdy board which is ideal for the construction of screening and walkways.
Construction output in Great Britain sees decline in April
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released figures on construction output in Great Britain for April 2023.
Major UK water resilience project planning to be delivered by Mott...
Planning for a UK water resilience project that will see up to 115M litres of wastewater transported per day will be delivered by Mott MacDonald and Adams Hendry Consulting Ltd.
Vital Energi joins UK hospitals on decarbonisation project
Vital Energi is working with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on a decarbonisation project, helping the Trust achieve its goal of net zero by 2040.
IKM Consulting acquired by GEG Capital
The IKM Consulting acquisition marks GEG Capital Group's intention to expand into the energy transition market in Scotland and the north of England.
How prioritizing on-site teams with SymPlan drives innovation
SymTerra’s managing director, Sarah Crawley, spoke with PBC Today at Digital Construction Week about how SymPlan can help site teams meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act and encourage innovation on-site.
Crime prevention in your neighbourhood
A ‘Keeping safe in your neighbourhood’ publication is available as part of a package for volunteers across the UK as they welcome refugees and help them settle and integrate once they arrive.
Is your MEP design damaged by low-quality content?
In the construction industry, making decisions based on incorrect information can have severe repercussions. A recent study about the results of data errors in the industry unveiled that worldwide, incorrect data may have caused losses of up to $1.8 trillion in a single year and led to 14% of avoidable rework.
What are your obligations under the Fire Safety Regulations 2022?
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 were introduced to implement recommendations made after the Grenfell Tower fire, and they impose significant responsibilities on those in charge of these types of buildings.