How can construction keep pace with the evolving world of risk...
Tom Noctor, team lead and strategic product consultant at Procore, discusses why construction needs to find its appetite for risk mitigation, particularly in its processes, and how single platform technology can help.
NHS call centre benefitting from high energy-efficient heat recovery ventilator
A new NHS 24 call centre in Scotland is benefitting from improved energy efficiency after receiving heat recovery ventilator units from specialists S&P.
Planning approved for first Plasdŵr primary school
Planning has been approved for a new 'state-of-the-art' Plasdŵr primary school - it will be the first to be built in Cardiff's garden city development.
G F Tomlinson complete works on £10m manufacturing facility in Mansfield
G F Tomlinson has completed works on a new £10m light manufacturing facility in Mansfield, on Oakham Business Park.
Actis ticks all the ‘mandatory competencies’ boxes at RIBA CPD Providers...
The importance of sustainability, ethical practice and health and safety were key topics at a recent RIBA CPD Providers Network event attended by Actis specification manager Amaret Chahal.
Skanska completes £160 million Knightsbridge development
Skanska has completed £160 million Knightsbridge development combining 340,000 sqft of retail, commercial, residential and restaurant space for The Olayan Group.
Derelict seafront building could be turned into luxury boutique hotel in...
A derelict building, that was formerly a hostel, could be transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in Brighton following plans submitted to the city council.
dRofus client case study: Kingaroy Hospital, Queensland
Collaboration, validation and documentation benefits for architect, client and other stakeholders on a recent healthcare project at Kingaroy Hospital in Queensland – insights from Conrad Gargett.
M-AR delivers first fully solar-powered transport hub in Leeds
Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has created an environmentally-friendly terminus building for the first fully solar-powered transport hub in the UK, the Stourton Park and Ride.
Hayfield launches first zero carbon ready homes in Bedfordshire
The first zero carbon ready homes at Hayfield’s £25m development in Clophill, Bedfordshire have officially launched.
Vision Modular Systems wins “Excellence in Innovation” award at World of...
Vision Modular Systems has won the prestigious “Excellence in Innovation” award at this year’s Awards of Distinction at the World of Modular Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
1,000 energy-efficient homes to benefit South West residents
People across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset will benefit from a new partnership to build more energy-efficient homes for rent and ownership.
March construction output reaches record heights with 1.7% increase
March construction output increased by 1.7% according to the latest ONS figures - it is the fifth consecutive monthly growth and a record high.
Barbour ABI partners with PLACEMAKE.IO to enhance construction supply chain data
Construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has announced a partnership with PLACEMAKE.IO that will enhance the construction supply chain data offered to mutual clients.
Morrison Energy Services appointed to EV charging framework
Morrison Energy Services has been awarded a place on the EV charging framework to support a major roll-out in the North of England.
MTX wins multi-million-pound MMC building project at Colchester Hospital
MMC healthcare specialist, MTX, has been appointed to a multi-million-pound modular building project at Colchester Hospital.
Graham wins two highways industry awards for its Congleton link road...
Civil engineering specialist firm, Graham, has been awarded two prestigious highways industry awards for its Congleton link road project.
Driving an innovative construction industry
The Nemetschek Group shows how investing in smaller firms can make a difference and help to drive an innovative construction industry.
OpenBIM standards: ACCA Software meets buildingSMART International
In March, ACCA Software had the great honour to host the buildingSMART International delegation from the prestigious worldwide organisation that has been leading the digital transformation of the construction sector since 1994.
Does the Queen’s speech deliver on levelling-up, planning system reforms &...
The Queen's speech has outlined plans for planning system reforms, cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy and improved regulation of social housing.
Skanska has partnered with industry leaders to improve productivity
Skanska has collaborated with key industry leaders and launched the Construction Productivity Taskforce to improve productivity and project delivery.
Fletcher Priest receives planning permission for new homes in Cherrywood
Fletcher Priest has designed and received planning permission for 488 new homes in Cherrywood, an urban village in Dublin.
Liverpool £25m Greener Grid Park enters final stages of construction
A £25m zero carbon scheme to increase green energy use in Liverpool has entered the final stages of construction.
Drone footage shows progress of Ravensdale Infant School construction project
Morgan Sindall has released drone footage showcasing the progress made on its Ravensdale Infant School construction project, in Derby.
BAM FM appointed to NHS Shared Business Services Hard FM framework
BAM FM has been appointed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) to its Hard Facilities Management framework agreement (Hard FM).
Could community building be the answer to loneliness?
It’s mental health week for 2022! SWPA enjoy taking this time to take stock of the last year and see what we can do better for our team over the coming year.