99% of electricians believe there are major risks with EV charging...
A City and Guilds survey of 500 UK electricians has found that 99% of electricians understood there to be major risks associated with electrical vehicle charging work and only 28% have received specific training.
Bluebeam improves efficiency for public sector construction project in Wales
Bluebeam software has played a key role in boosting efficiency on an award-winning bus station construction project in Wales.
[VIDEO] Enscape launches new real-time rendering software
Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and VR technology for the AEC industry, has announced the release of real-time rendering software, Enscape 3.4.
HSE issues fines after electrician suffers serious burns in warehouse explosion
HSE has issued fines after an electrician suffered serious burns in a warehouse explosion in Liverpool, requiring several skin grafts.
Triple appointment to AG Board of Directors
A trio of appointments have been made to the AG Project + Building Consultancy Board of Directors, with Kirsty Robinson, Tom Hargreaves and Dan Metcalf joining the board.
Almost 25 years of adjudication and many contractors still unaware of...
Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director at Arbicon, explains after almost 25 years how many contractors are still unaware of adjudication and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts, losing out on an effective way to obtain payment. A big surprise, but not a shock to Arbicon!
Construction completed on state-of-the-art City Campus Manchester
Construction work has been completed on the new City Campus Manchester facility, transforming an old brewery site into a creative arts campus that will open in September.
Galliford Try to build Single Living Accommodation facility at RAF Coningsby
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed Galliford Try to build a new £11m Single Living Accommodation (SLA) facility at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.
O’Rourke employees to receive six months’ parental leave on full pay
Laing O’Rourke introduces new parental leave policy - any gender, any birth, any child - which will give all employees access to six months’ parental leave on full pay.
HS2 hydrogen generator trial improves air quality and cuts carbon
A successful HS2 hydrogen generator trial has found that the two zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-based electricity generators could directly replace diesel generators.
Procurement in practice: The benefits of aggregating demand for MMC homes
In this article, Phillip Blackmore, regional procurement manager at SWPA explains how aggregating demand for MMC homes is beneficial for manufacturers and communities.
Sisk to deliver £100m infrastructure at York Central for Homes England
John Sisk and Son Ltd will deliver over £100m of critical infrastructure at York Central, in a partnership with Homes England to develop the 45-hectare brownfield site.
[Video] Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre nears completion
Tilbury Douglas releases final flyover footage of its Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Scotland, as the project nears completion.
Gtek: Submitting applications for payment through Payapps
Submitting applications for payment to Bouygues UK, Gtek have embraced Payapps technology. This article explores how Gtek has shifted from a manual, paper-based process for submitting payment applications, to using Payapps for improved predictability of payments and cash flow.
Bruton Knowles secures spot on property valuation Citizen Framework
Bruton Knowles has secured a place on the £800,000 Citizen 2022 framework (0928) to deliver vital development property valuations over the next four years.
HS2 historic tunnelling breakthrough made with Dorothy the Massive Tunnel Boring...
HS2 Ltd celebrates the historic tunnelling breakthrough of a 2,000-tonne Tunnel Boring Machine named ‘Dorothy’, which has completed a one-mile dig under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
Tracking the progress of the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill
Edward Clarke and Jennie Baker of Lichfields examine the state of play with the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill as it makes its way through Parliament.
Caddick Construction appoints new managing director
Paul Dodsworth has been appointed as the new managing director for Caddick Construction, he joins from Wates Group where he was regional managing director of the North.
West Fraser’s products: Achieving net carbon negative is not the end
Steve Roebuck, European health & safety director at West Fraser says achieving net carbon negative status for its products is not the end of the company’s environmental journey.
Withholding payment for construction defects
When the final account and final payment must be considered when a construction project reaches completion, it is common for the paying party to withhold payment against what they consider to be defective works.
Reality capture technology as part of the urban “new normal”
As the UK continues to move past Covid-19, planning for a “new normal” is ongoing and reality capture technology is playing a big part in the great urban rethink.
Kier trials hydrogen generator on National Highways project
Kier Highways is trialling a hydrogen-powered generator at its National Highways A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool site in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.
BESA announces shortlists for National Awards
Finalists for the BESA National Awards have been selected after the announcement that the celebratory evening will return in person this year following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wates regional managing director appointed for North of England
Dave Saville has been appointed as the new Wates regional managing director to support commercial, residential and infrastructure development in the North of England.
Hayfield invests in MMC across six development sites
As part of its aim to create 350 homes in 2022, Hayfield has invested in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) across six of its live development sites.
Graphisoft launches new strategic roadmap for 40 year anniversary
Graphisoft has unveiled its new vision and strategic roadmap at the online launch of its latest solutions and services, including Archicad 26, BIMx, BIMcloud, and DDScad.