Holmes Miller expands to support public sector projects in South East...
Holmes Miller has opened a new purpose-built studio in Hertfordshire, to support a pipeline of public sector projects in South East England.
Building Safety Act 2022: leaseholder protections from cladding costs
The latest update from the Building Safety Act offers leaseholder protections from cladding related costs and limits future liability for repairing other historical defects.
Secure tool storage company Armorgard renew membership with Secured by Design
Market-leading manufacturer of secure tool storage and on-site logistical solutions, Armorgard have recently renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).
Strategic Place Partnership to be piloted by Homes England and Greater...
Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a Strategic Place Partnership, piloting a new model for partnership working between the government’s housing and regeneration agency and local authorities.
How will the infrastructure bill coincide with the construction labour shortage?
In 2021, the U.S. Congress passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. In this article, Rose Morrison explores how the construction labour shortage could pose a threat to the success of the bill as construction companies struggle to keep up with demand.
Tarmac purchases first battery electric mixer truck
As part of the company’s commitment to net zero, Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK.
Mariana Gonzalez appointed by Galliford Try to lead on asset optimisation
Mariana Gonzalez has been appointed by Galliford Try as the new head of Process Solutions- a key area of Galliford Try’s Sustainable Growth Strategy- to lead on asset optimisation.
Balfour Beatty JV awarded two development contracts in Hong Kong
Balfour Beatty has announced that its 50:50 joint venture, Gammon, has been awarded two development contracts in Hong Kong with a combined value of HK $6.1bn.
Warehouse owner fined after roofing contractor employee falls 30 feet through...
A Blackburn based warehouse owner has been fined after an employee of a roofing contractor Nizamuddin Gorji suffered severe life changing injuries after falling approximately 30 feet through a glass skylight on a warehouse roof.
Barratt Developments North East appoints Steven Ball as sales director
Barratt Developments North East has appointed Steven Ball to its board of directors as sales director.
How can field management software protect against costly HSE violations?
Find out how Re-flow Field Management Software features, such as its digital forms, can protect the railway industry against costly HSE violations.
FARO HoloBuilder: Construction Progress Management Solution gains widespread adoption
FARO’s HoloBuilder Construction Progress Management Solution gains widespread adoption 1 year post acquisition, including GOLDBECK ‘Enterprise’ agreement.
Andy Haldane chosen as chair of the Levelling Up Advisory Council
The new chair of the government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council has been announced today as Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England chief economist and head of the Levelling Up Taskforce.
Net Zero in the NHS: NHS Property Services launches Green Plan
As part of the NHS’s ‘Delivering a Greener NHS’ programme, NHS Property Services(NHSPS) has published its first three-year Green Plan to provide long term sustainable models of care, greener travel and transport and decarbonising estates, aiming to reach net zero in the NHS by 2040.
Galliford Try reappointed to Midlands Highways Alliance Plus Framework
Galliford Try’s Highways business has been reappointed to the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus (MHA+) Medium Schemes Framework.
Kier wins place on Crown Commercial Service’s £35bn RM6232 Framework
Kier Places has been appointed to Lot Group 2 – Hard Facilities Management, Lot 2b and Lot 2c on the CCS Facilities Management and Workplace Services RM6232 Framework.
CityFibre and O’Connor Utilities to launch digital infrastructure training centre
CityFibre have partnered with O’Connor Utilities Ltd (OCU) to launch a new digital infrastructure training centre in Sheffield, which will help people from across South Yorkshire to develop the skills they will need to begin a career in digital construction.
Tilbury Douglas appointed to build new Emergency Department and Critical Care...
Tilbury Douglas has been selected by Dorset County Hospital (DCH) as main contractor to design and build a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit.
First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath Depot facility revealed
The first design images for HS2's Washwood Heath Depot, the maintenance facility and main control centre for the whole HS2 network, have been revealed.
Balfour Beatty joint venture places first bridge widening beams on Texas...
Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors (CRC) joint venture team, successfully set the first bridge beams that support widening activities east of US 290 and SH 71 “Y” interchange in Austin, Texas on the $674m Oak Hill Parkway project.
London Bridge City achieves Secured Environments award
London Bridge City has been presented with the prestigious Secured Environments award on 13th June 2022 by Guy Ferguson, chief executive officer, Police CPI.
Government launch new Help to Build equity loan scheme
Today (24 June 2022), the government has announced a new 'Help to Build' equity loan scheme, which will help to support people onto the property ladder and build their own home.
New international standard for the use of environmental data in BIM
In April 2022, the international standardisation body ISO published a new standard that enables the use and availability of environmental data in BIM, sourced from environmental product declarations (EPDs).
Amey launches engineering challenge to inspire girls into STEM
The Amey Challenge Cup is a series of competitions held across the UK to inspire girls from underprivileged areas into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers with engineering challenges, coinciding with International Women in Engineering Day.
The importance of following an NEC contract from the start
John Elven, senior consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of acting in accordance with the requirements of an NEC contract as a means of promoting dispute avoidance.
British Gypsum donate building materials for homeless charity renovation
British Gypsum donate building materials to Emmaus, a homelessness support charity helping vulnerable people in and around Hastings rebuild their lives, for recent renovation work.