Cement and concrete leaders call for government collaboration on net zero...
Cement and concrete leaders at the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA) worldwide ‘CEO Gathering’ call for deeper collaboration with governments on net zero targets.
HS2 trials ‘first of a kind’ electric drilling rig
Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture, HS2 Ltd’s construction partner, has begun trialling the world’s first electric drilling rig on a construction site in Warwickshire.
£1.5m investment increases offsite manufacturing capacity at NTS
National Timber Systems (NTS) has increased its offsite manufacturing capacity through a £1.5m investment.
How can technological innovation in construction be affordable?
Keeping pace with technological innovation in construction can be affordable – even for SMEs. Find out how with Bluebeam.
James Corker hired as new Skanska rail director
James Corker, former Morgan Sindall director, has been appointed as the new Skanska rail director.
Phase two of Bradford residential development The Printworks has commenced
The Investment Room has appointed LH1 London to launch phase two of The Printworks, a landmark residential development in Bradford.
Mitigating contractor insolvency: A developers toolkit
As the construction industry faces yet more headwinds, developers should guard themselves against contractor insolvency to avoid a fatal blow to business, says construction lawyer Matt Grellier.
GMI appointed to build new Tamworth retail park development
GMI Construction Group PLC has been appointed by Hawkstone Vale Developments Ltd, working with Central England Co-op, to build the new Tamworth retail park development.
Michele Wheeler appointed as Mace healthcare director for Construct
Mace has appointed Michele Wheeler as its new healthcare director for Construct to expand its healthcare offer and drive strategic growth plans.
Construction company directors fined for failure to prevent exposure to asbestos
Two former company directors have been sentenced and fined after it was found that there was a failure to prevent exposure to asbestos.
Enscape for Mac open beta now available for SketchUp 2021
Enscape, a leading provider of real-time rendering, virtual reality, and design workflow technology for the global AEC industry, announces an open beta of Enscape for Mac, available to SketchUp 2021 users.
Crawley’s County Mall wins Police Secured Environments award
County Mall shopping centre in Crawley has achieved the Police Secured Environments award for the third time.
What is Part L and are you ready for it?
What is Part L and how can you capture photographic evidence using Trimble Viewpoint’s Field View solution? Here we find out.
Planning applications submitted for new zero fossil fuel community
A planning application has been submitted by Smith Jenkins for a new net zero carbon and zero fossil fuel community in Bedfordshire.
Winners of Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge announced
Bentley Systems, Incorporated has announced the winners of Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge.
Kier wins place on Pagabo’s civils and infrastructure framework
Kier has been appointed to all four lots of Pagabo’s £1.56bn civils and infrastructure framework.
Women in digital construction: Diversity, inclusivity & new entrants
We spoke with Vicki Reynolds, chief technology officer at i3PT and Obi about diversity, women in digital construction, and how the industry can bring new entrants into the sector.
May construction PMI shows the weakest rise in residential work in...
May construction PMI data has signalled another slowdown in growth in the sector, particularly a loss of momentum for the residential sector.
Steering committee established for implementing common digital language
A steering committee of major international construction industry stakeholders has been set up to facilitate the implementation and development of a common digital language.
Cheshire construction company fined after worker falls through skylight
Cheshire-based construction company, Abbots Mead Limited, has been fined after a worker falls through skylight while carrying out repairs to a roof.
Tilbury Douglas re-establishes as a standalone major contractor
Tilbury Douglas has announced its re-establishment as a standalone major contractor, and has fully separated from Interserve Group.
Why smart offices are the future of digital built Britain
"Smart offices are the future of digital built Britain", says Mike Hook, executive director at LMG. Here he looks at the uptake of smart buildings for improved sustainability and better occupant experience.
What can be done to mitigate flood risk and protect properties?
Mike Piotrowski, principal hydrologist at GeoSmart Information, explores how flooding will affect construction and developments in the future and looks at what can be done to mitigate flood risk.
John Robertson Architects appoints five new associate directors
John Robertson Architects (JRA) has announced the appointment of five new associate directors to its board.
Housebuilder window specifiers should prepare for Future Homes Standard changes
Housebuilder window specifiers are being urged to pay close attention to the latest information regarding the Future Homes Standard changes as they officially come into force on 15 June 2022.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £35m Railway Heritage Quarter in Darlington
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Darlington Borough Council to deliver its £35m Railway Heritage Quarter Museum.