Paul Reilly appointed as WSP managing director for planning and advisory
Paul Reilly has been appointed as the new WSP managing director for planning and advisory which supports clients through a broad array of specialisms, including earth & environment, planning, project & commercial services, and transport planning.
Willmott Dixon announces completion of £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment
Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced the completion of the £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment - the headquarters of West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
£8.4 million Essex affordable housing scheme underway
United Living Group has announced that work is underway on £8.4 million Essex affordable housing project in Walton-on-the-Naze.
Why a Fabric First approach will become the default in 2025
We’ve long known that fabric first approach maximises building energy efficiency and minimises carbon impact. NorDan UK Ltd’s architecture and windows expert Tom O’Sullivan reminds us of the principles of fabric first, and how forthcoming changes to building regulations look set to finally realise this ambition.
Making modular projects mainstream
Modular construction is by no means new but making modular projects mainstream brings a number of challenges, explains Mateo Zimmerman.
Futureproofing the post pandemic office and commercial spaces
A case study of No. 1 Causeway, a crescent-shaped office building in Staines, Surrey, by James Ward, project director and associate director at Arup.
Social value goes to the very heart of the built environment’s...
Following the publication of its new social value toolkit, UKGBC's Simon McWhirter discusses the growing focus on social value in the industry and why it must be integrated throughout any built environment project.
Aggreko completes £4.5m Dumbarton production facility expansion
Aggreko has successfully completed the £4.5m low carbon production facility expansion in Dumbarton, Scotland.
Unity Homes appoint Sean Kelly as regeneration manager
Unity Homes has appointed Sean Kelly as regeneration manager, who will play a role in delivering the Leeds-based BME housing association’s development programme and oversee the work of Unity’s Employment Services Team to support tenants and clients into jobs and training.
Panelised construction systems spell the future of MMC
Georgina Bignold, director at Proctor & Matthews Architects, explains how panelised construction systems are bringing new levels of design versatility to MMC housing, taking the industry to the next level
Why MMC can be the key to the levelling up agenda
The levelling up agenda is more than just a phrase, it is tangible progress. Joseph Daniels, founder of Etopia, says MMC housing can play a huge role in realising lasting change across Britain.
BRE and BEIS announce project to modernise home energy rating scheme
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced a new project with BEIS to improve and modernise the home energy rating scheme used to measure the energy and environmental performance of UK homes.
Jon Dickman appointed as new Needspace? managing director
Jon Dickman has been appointed as the new Needspace? managing director, to head up the flexible workspace company based in London and the South East.
What does Section 76 mean for housebuilders and developers in Northern...
Northern Ireland's equivalent to Section 106 planning agreements, Section 76, designed to secure affordable housing in developments are set to become much more frequently used from next year. Chris Bryson of Gravis Planning and Drew Nesbitt of Wilson Nesbitt examine the likely impact.
How does the war in Ukraine affect UK construction projects?
The conflict in Ukraine is having significant and far-reaching economic consequences. Tom Duncan and Sadia McEvoy of law firm Ashurst examine how it will affect current and future UK construction projects.
UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre is now open in Exeter
The UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre has opened in Exeter following innovative engineering and design work by Arup and S&P.
Are construction net zero goals too ambitious?
As construction net zero targets loom large, Adam Savitz of Johnson Controls examines how businesses can meet the challenge.
Supporting compliance and safety in the built environment
With construction facing an increasingly complex regulatory system, the Construction Innovation Hub help firms navigate the evolving landscape.
Reach for the sky: Timber airspace developments
As the housing crisis continues to grow in the UK, now more than ever a solution is needed. Paramount Timber explains the benefits of airspace developments, and why MMC can help to solve the problem.
Harnessing the power of data with FARO® at Oracle Industry Lab
FARO® Technologies - a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions - has announced that it has joined forces with Oracle to help architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals create opportunities to solve their toughest challenges at the new Oracle Industry Lab.
CIBSE launches building safety training course ahead of new Building Safety...
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers has developed a new building safety training course focused on the Building Safety Bill, which will support building services professionals in preparing and complying with the most significant reform to building regulations in 50 years.
Tarmac signs scheme to reduce pallet waste in the construction industry
Tarmac has signed a charter produced by The Pallet LOOP, which aims to reduce pallet waste in the construction industry.
How the UK construction industry can embrace MMC homes
In an era of materials and skills shortages, a global shift towards sustainability and new notions around the ideal workplace, MMC stands out as a construction method that can adapt to new demands. But how can the UK fully embrace MMC homes? This was the question discussed at a recent roundtable event chaired by Ian Atkinson of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.
Grainger plc to launch first build to rent development in Derby
Grainger plc will launch its first build to rent development in Derby next spring – it will be named ‘The Condor’.
Focussing on Secured by Design to reduce crime
Secured by Design (SBD) is the official police security initiative, owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim to reduce crime and help people live more safely.
Taking stock: How far has UK MMC come?
Kate Saunders, a partner at law firm Trowers & Hamlins, examines the shifting attitudes toward UK MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) and the barriers that remain to its widespread adoption.