Dave Wakelin appointed as Gleeds sustainability director
Gleeds has announced the appointment of Dave Wakelin as sustainability director, as part of expanding the sustainability team.
Martin Samworth appointed as new RICS Board chair
RICS has announced the appointment of Martin Samworth FRICS as the new RICS Board chair, effective immediately.
Saint-Gobain to divest UK distribution business to the STARK Group
Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement to divest distribution resources through the sale of all merchanting brands, including Jewson, to the Stark group.
The future of smart cities: Implementing integration to drive success
Cities worldwide will soon have the means required to integrate smart technology to help remove cross-departmental silos fully. Digital platforms that help to manage civic services will be key to achieve smart cities, explains Matthew Britt, general manager, Smart & Sustainable Cities, Honeywell.
East London affordable housing scheme from Pocket Living submits planning application
Pocket Living submits planning application for an East London 100% affordable housing scheme for first-time buyers near Snaresbrook station.
WiseBIM joins ACCA software group to deliver the value of artificial...
WiseBIM joins ACCA software group through an equity investment accompanied by a shared strategic development plan.
Demystifying digital twins and the importance of good data in construction
Anand Mecheri, CEO of Invicara, aims to alleviate the confusion around the concept of digital twins and highlight the importance of good data in construction.
Kier to deliver four NHS projects on the Isle of Wight
Kier has been appointed to redevelop and deliver four key NHS projects on the Isle of Wight at St Mary's Hospital.
Government dedicate £8m to boost cladding repair enforcement teams
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that £8m of funding will to support cladding repair enforcement teams in England.
Energy relief funding for schools does not go far enough, experts...
The government has announced energy relief funding for schools and colleges to be spent on energy efficiency upgrades, but experts say a nationwide retrofitting scheme is needed.
Tara Page announced as new CIAT chief executive
Tara Page has been announced as the new Chief Executive for the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
Creating cross-sector digital twins: The Apollo Protocol kicks off its first...
On 17 November, the Apollo Protocol team launched the Apollo Forum for manufacturing and the built environment by hosting their first event at the University of Sheffield AMRC’s innovative Factory 2050, showcasing the benefits of cross-sector digital twins. Su Butcher reports on the Value Hack and explains what value there is in joining future hack sessions.
Nima: The new identity of the UK BIM Alliance
Casey Rutland, vice-chair of nima, explains the change of identity and a shift in the focus of digital transformation in the built environment.
Fluctuation provisions in contracts: Tackling inflation in construction
Gemma Irving, principal associate and Richard Hartigan, partner at Eversheds Sutherland, explain why fluctuation provisions in contracts hold the key to tackling inflation in construction.
HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative bases tech start-ups on site
The fifth round of HS2's Innovation Accelerator will see tech start-ups working on-site with civil engineering contractors to tailor solutions for the construction industry.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
David Allen appointed as chief financial officer at Mace
David Allen joins Mace as a permanent chief financial officer after four years with Wates as chief executive
Mace has announced the appointment of David...
Planning permission submitted for new Consett community hospital in Durham
A planning application has been submitted for a new community hospital in County Durham, which will see NHSPS lead development.
How local authorities are utilising virtual digital twin technology to meet...
The Innovate UK-funded REWIRE project has created a virtual digital twin of Warrington in north-west England to help identify where carbon and efficiency savings can be made across the town’s buildings and energy systems.
How data delivers a greener, cleaner built environment
Construction data is key to achieving a greener, cleaner built environment, says Lee Jones, acting head of sustainability at Byggfakta Group and head of manufacturing solutions at NBS.
Understand the landscape between digital twins and BIM
Dean Douglas of BIM Academy examines the ins and outs of the relationship between digital twins and BIM – and explains why we need to go beyond the idea of “Building Information Modelling” to unlock the potential of both.
RICS UK Residential Survey shows house prices fall nationally as negative...
The November 2022 RICS UK Residential Survey shows a negative trend, as house prices fall nationally and overall activity continues to weaken across the sales market, as higher interest rates and rising demand and falling supply send rental prices upwards.
Ten HS2 construction sites go completely diesel-free
HS2 has exceeded sustainability targets as ten construction sites go diesel-free completely, ahead of schedule.
Actis Part L training on offer at LABC’s virtual East Anglian...
Changes to Part L is one of the topics offered to builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending the East Anglia virtual LABC roadshow next week.
Andrew Harbourne joins Gateley Legal as construction partner
Gateley Legal has appointed Andrew Harbourne as the new construction partner in their Manchester office, who brings over 30 years of experience to the role.
CCS Security framework position secured by Galliford Try
Galliford Try has been selected for a procurement contract on a £3bn CCS Security framework, to be delivered by GT's Asset Intelligence business.