Aldermore launch new construction finance team
New Aldermore finance proposition to be backed by a dedicated construction finance team.
National Metrics Library to improve built environment assets
A new strategy paper created by the Scottish Futures Trust and The Hub has outlined the benefits of creating a National Metrics Library for the UK’s built environment.
Hemel Hempstead affordable homes get green light
rg+p secure planning permission for Hemel Hempstead affordable homes and homeless charity HQ.
Digitising interior design is no headache with Bluebeam
Digitising interior design is easier than you think with Bluebeam, allowing you to easily group, tag and replicate information for clients.
HSE to target wood dust exposure in site inspections to tackle...
Woodworking industries such as sawmilling, manufacture of composite boards, and carpentry are not taking measures to protect workers from the risks of wood dust exposure, according to the HSE.
Construction technology adoption: A strategic roadmap for business leaders
A recent report by Mckinsey and Company placed construction in the ‘lower rungs’ of digitisation, some 15% less than other leading industries.
Government urged to abandon proposals for new infrastructure levy
The BPF has urged the Government to abandon the proposals for a new infrastructure levy and to improve the existing CIL and Section 106 instead.
Pursuing a career in facilities management
Inspiring new generations to pursue a career in facilities management will help tackle the skills shortage, says Steve McGregor, DMA Group.
Mental health in construction- why stress management is vital
With 91% of people working in construction feeling overwhelmed, mental health continues to be of chief concern. Premier Guarantee looks into how the sources of and ways to manage stress.
£1.5m project to employ 3D printing for water infrastructure repairs
Researchers from Manchester Met University will use 3D printing to replace parts on equipment used for water infrastructure repairs.
Kier-TerrAffix collab to cut carbon with roadside vegetation
TerrAffix and Kier will embark on a study to look at how roadside vegetation can be reused on-site to cut carbon.
Beating the odds: how firms can face up to construction market...
Group vice president of Deltek Neil Davidson examines the construction market challenges facing the industry and what action firms can take.
FARO’s 3D laser scanning put to the test by Rockwool
How UK survey company Red Laser Scanning helped give a Rockwool factory upgrade the green light with FARO’s 3D laser scanning.
How fire door mastic can give you 120 minutes of fire...
We know about the necessity of fire doors- but despite the two hours of fire resistance it can provide, sealant or mastic is often overlooked.
Jacobs completes PacWave South wave energy test facility
PacWave South will be the first full-scale wave energy test facility in the US, turning offshore ocean waves into onshore renewable electricity.
Strongest rise in new orders since April 2022 raises construction output
Construction PMI's for May 2023 found that output increased at the fastest pace for three months, although house building remains laggard.
Winners of new Suffolk Construction Framework 2023 announced
The evaluation of the new Suffolk Construction Framework 2023 is now complete, which will run over a four-year period from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027.
Perega secures ISO 19650:2:2018 certification for BIM
Civil engineering practice Pergera is celebrating securing the ISO 19650:2:2018 certification, after an 18 month internal review process.
Retrofit Academy launches new Careers Hub
The Retrofit Academy has launched a new Careers Hub to give retrofit contractors access to skilled workers, and provide tools for people looking to start their career in retrofit.
MMC and digital technology deliver “Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green”...
MMC and digital technology have played a key role in the award-winning Merstham Park School in Surrey.
Overcoming innovative façade design constraints in the face of Building Safety...
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, there is a concern that we may see a slowdown in the design conception of innovative façades, argues Dale Middleton, senior project manager, DeSimone Consulting Engineering.
92% of SME housebuilders not satisfied with Government’s approach to planning
Local Planning Authority delays in securing planning permission or discharging conditions were identified as a key barrier to growth by 93% of SME housebuilder respondents.
The Great British Retrofit: Challenges to retrofitting older properties
Meeting carbon emissions targets will require most buildings to undergo a retrofit, but retrofitting older properties presents a variety of challenges. Joe Martin, BCIS, explores.
Weston Homes to transform £50m mixed-use development in Barking
Weston Homes and Be First London have been appointed to transform a £50m mixed-use development in Barking which will provide 147 apartments.
Mace, Turner & Townsend and Atkins appointed on £5.1bn defence estate...
Mace, Turner & Townsend and Atkins (MTA) have been appointed as a technical service provider on the defence estate optimisation framework by the Ministry of Defence.
Diesel-free construction sites by 2035
Industry leaders have been collaborating on the development of Zero Diesel Sites Route Map to deliver diesel-free construction sites by 2035.