Inland Homes shortlisted for two First-Time Buyer Reader’s Awards
Inland Homes has announced that it has been shortlisted for two First-Time Buyer Reader's Awards, for its work to restore the former Randalls department store in Uxbridge.
Is your construction IT team ready for digital transformation?
With the industry at the mercy of intense global competition for construction IT talent, Walter Hume of Rimini Street discusses the potential impacts on digital transformation.
National Tree Map helps improve biodiversity in London
A project targeting biodiversity gain and climate change resilience in Bloomsbury, London is turning to data captured by Bluesky International’s National Tree Map to ensure proposals are built on evidence-based solutions.
How BIM changes physical outcomes in precast detailing
Precast detailing reinforced with BIM offers transformational advantages and an overall increase in project ROI, explains Bhushan Avsatthi, Hitech CADD Services.
Willmott Dixon Interiors completes work on Brighton Urgent Treatment Centre
Willmott Dixon Interiors has completed work on the £2.85m extension to Brighton urgent treatment centre, which will improve the care environment for patients receiving treatment.
Construction complete on Wood Crescent office building
The structural works to 1 Wood Crescent office building at Television Centre in West London are now complete, with remaining works underway for scheduled final completion in 2023.
Actis to launch new CPD on revised Part L regulations
Revised Part L regulations, which are set to come into force in June, are the subject of a new CPD devised by insulation specialist Actis, which is due to be launched in a few week's time.
Alliance Leisure gets green light for £5m Berkshire Lido redevelopment
Alliance Leisure has been given the green light by West Berkshire Council to begin work on the £5m Berkshire Lido redevelopment at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury.
Data will be key to unlocking the potential of ESG loans
Construction must embrace BIM and innovation to demonstrate credible sustainability strategies and strong environmental practices, argues Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.
Sustainability, gender equality and BIM
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair for Women in BIM and principal, digital enablement at Aurecon explains the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for gender equality and BIM.
Why digital technology and green skills are a perfect match for...
For years, talk has won out over action in our fight against climate change. But now, it seems industries are finally waking up to their responsibility to make sustainable progress. In this article, Tom Noctor, team lead and strategic product consultant at Procore explains how digital technology and green skills can aid in sustainability goals.
J3 Advisory secures structural warranty on £17m East London residential scheme
J3 Advisory has been appointed by Limehouse Equity to place structural warranty insurance on a new £17 East London residential scheme.
Can construction verification help to seed collaboration?
Harnessing technology to verify construction progress on-site could break down adversarial silo working and foster greater cooperation across the industry, says Robert Klaschka, founding member of the Construction Verification Initiative and principal consultant at EvrBilt.
Two men sentenced after worker sustains fatal injuries after fall
Two men have received sentences after a worker has sustained fatal injuries after falling over five metres through fragile roof panels.
Alleviating severe flood risk, supplying natural resources
Liaoning Water used OpenRoads and OpenBuildings to cut design error by 90% on the Dongtaizi Reservoir project, helping mitigate future severe flood risks to the area.
Pagabo appoints suppliers to £1.56bn civils and infrastructure framework
National framework provider Pagabo has appointed 48 suppliers to its new £1.56bn civils and infrastructure framework.
Skanska reaches construction milestone at The Earnshaw Building
Skanska announced that the company has reached a construction milestone at The Earnshaw Building project earlier this month.
Balfour Beatty secures £50m London Underground contract
Balfour Beatty has announced that it has secured a £50m London Underground contract to deliver essential upgrade works to the Piccadilly line.
LEXiCON: Creating trustworthy and reliable digital construction product information
The LEXiCON project, developed by the Construction Innovation Hub in partnership with the Construction Products Association, has taken a significant step towards a common approach to construction product information.
The housing demand for simulation
Ian Risk from the Centre for Modelling & Simulation explores the critical role that simulation plays in creating digital twins and enabling the construction sector to meet the demands of our changing world.
IWJS extends drainage contracts with Heathrow Airport and Addenbrooke’s Hospital
IWJS, part of M Group Services, has been awarded an extension to its drainage contracts with Heathrow Airport and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Work set to start on Capital&Centric’s Weir Mill restoration
It has been announced that work is set to start on Capital&Centric's £60m Weir Mill restoration, which will bring a transformative new neighbourhood to Stockport.
Re-thinking project management can facilitate net zero in construction
Ashwini Bakshi, managing director of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa at Project Management Institute, discusses how professionals can re-think their project management principles to foster a sustainable culture in their organisations and lead the path to net zero in construction.
Construction 4.0 – how will an evolution in planning tools pave...
Graeme Cooke, commercial director at DEF Software, explores how Construction 4.0 will revolutionise planning tools and pave the way for local authorities.
Building Safety Act 2022: What next for the cladding crisis?
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 what’s next for the property industry and leaseholders that continue to seek clarity for on-going costs associated with the cladding crisis?
Vinci to build three overhead stations for the Grand Paris Express
Société du Grand Paris has appointed VINCI Construction to build three overhead stations on the viaduct of Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express.