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Summerdown SEN School

Drone footage showcases progress on Morgan Sindall Summerdown SEN School

Morgan Sindall has released drone footage of the recent progress made on the new Summerdown SEN School, Eastbourne.
new homes in west sussex

Cala Homes secures two sites to deliver 200 new homes in...

Cala Homes has exchanged contracts on two sites with the potential to deliver 200 new homes in West Sussex and Surrey.
rospa gold award

Henry Brothers awarded RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices

Henry Brothers have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for its health and safety practices while delivering the Sherwood Lodge project.
Home Improvement Partnership

Barbour ABI launches Home Improvement Partnership with NHIC and FMB

Barbour ABI has teamed up with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to form the Home Improvement Partnership.
safe asbestos removal

IOSH advocate for safe asbestos removal in buildings

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) states that any plans for mass asbestos removal from public and commercial buildings must include detailed information on how those charged with doing the work will be protected and how it will be disposed of.
blythe valley park 

Glencar appointed to construct 117,000 sq ft speculative scheme at Blythe...

Frasers Property has appointed Glencar to build three high specification industrial/logistics units at Blythe Valley Park.
white rose railway station

Spencer Group is underway with construction of White Rose Railway Station

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has commenced construction on White Rose Railway Station, a new £26.5 million station in south Leeds.
employability initiative

Willmott Dixon’s employability initiative reaches major milestone

Willmott Dixon's employability initiative has reached a major milestone, as a pupil becomes the 1,000th person to complete its enrichment programme to equip young people with key skills to succeed in the workplace.
women in engineering

Women in engineering: Leading from the front

The number of women in engineering professions has risen significantly in the past decade, but representation is still not where it should be. Having more women in leadership roles can make a major difference, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Digital Construction Week 2022

6 reasons to visit Digital Construction Week 2022

Digital Construction Week 2022 returns to ExCeL London from 18-19 May – here’s why it’ll prove unmissable.
product manufacturers

Construction product manufacturers post-Brexit: A tale of two symbols

Since Britain’s exit from the EU, many things have changed for construction product manufacturers and those specifying those products for use in our buildings.
condensation in homes

Why condensation in homes is a real and present danger

Condensation in homes can cause a number of serious problems for homeowners - and it is not enough to ask people to change their lifestyle. Paul Williams, product manager at Domus Ventilation, argues a more long-term approach is needed.
timber products

The benefits of using timber products from start to finish

Timber products offer a number of benefits from design to construction and innovation.
fuel theft

How to reduce the risk of fuel theft on construction sites

Fuel theft advice for remote national infrastructure sites, construction industry and rural community after the removal of the entitlement to use red diesel from most sectors with effect from 1st April 2022.
housing project

Collaborative working is key to successful housing project delivery

Collaboration has long been recognised as a goal in the construction industry, Constructing Excellence created the Collaborative Working Champions; which identifies 10 themes as essential in achieving successful housing project delivery.
newbuild residential development

Hilltop Credit Partners completes £33m loan for newbuild residential development

Hilltop Credit Partners has announced a new partnership with MCAP Global Finance (UK) LLP, and have provided a £33m loan for newbuild residential development in Worcester.
ethical regeneration schemes

Recom announces £600m framework for ethical regeneration schemes

Construction project management consultancy RECOM Solutions is celebrating major boost with £600m framework for ethical regeneration schemes.
greener homes

Building greener homes safely with West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero range 

At West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, all engineered wood panels are made in the UK and the company is committed to making better products for building greener homes safely.
community engagement officer

Rendall & Rittner appoint new community engagement officer

Rendall & Rittner has appointed Denzil Baisden as its new community engagement officer to strengthen the sense of community experienced by residents living in developments managed by the leading managing agent.
new hotel in manchester

Calma Group marks 10th anniversary with new hotel in Manchester costing...

Leading fast-track hotel fit out and refurbishment company Calma Group is building a new hotel in Manchester to mark its landmark 10th anniversary.
cisbe young engineers awards

CIBSE Young Engineers Awards 2022 open for entry

The CISBE Young Engineers Awards, which recognise the best new talent entering the building services industry, are now open for entry.
Eastern European supply chain

The Russia-Ukraine conflict ripples across the Eastern European supply chain

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having far-reaching effects on international trade and supply chains spanning many countries and continents, sparking shortages and rising prices across the Eastern European supply chain. Marc Meyer, CCO at Transmetrics, takes a look at how AI can help.
highways contract

Winvic wins highways contract with Lincolnshire County Council

Winvic Construction Ltd has won a new ‘General Works’ highways contract with Lincolnshire County Council.
secondary glazing myths

Smashing secondary glazing myths

We caught up with Nicholas Dabney, technical adviser at secondary glazing experts Selectaglaze, to take a closer look at secondary glazing myths – and put an end to them once and for all.
archicad software

Gbolade Design Studio grows its sustainable design practice with Archicad software

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic Graphisoft UK offered new and existing customers an extended free trial of Archicad software.
homelessness in cambridgeshire

Organisations adopt MMC to tackle homelessness in Cambridgeshire

A team of organisations have collaborated to tackle homelessness in Cambridgeshire, providing much-needed accommodation and employment.