Sovereign Housing Association repairs framework worth £12m seeks new tenders
The Sovereign Housing Association repairs framework has gone live, seeking tenders with pledges to social value projects for a four-year contract.
Building contractor fined for fire risk at a construction site in...
A building contractor has been fined £600,000 after failing to manage the fire risk at a construction site in Brentwood, Essex.
Double appointment to M-AR board of directors
Paul Cunniffe and Mark Fox have been appointed to sit on the M-AR board of directors, strengthening the offsite modular manufacturer's leadership team as part of an ambitious five-year growth plan.
Concrete sustainability to be boosted by an international partnership with ACI...
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) have formalised their collaboration to develop concrete sustainability.
Tool theft epidemic in UK expected to worsen as cost-of-living-crisis continues
Over half of tradespeople expect the tool theft epidemic to worsen as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with 4 in 5 experiencing tool theft this year.
What should you look for in an alarm system?
As part of National Home Security Month 2022, Ken Meanwell looks at alarms, one of the many essential tools in the fight against crime, and what you should be looking for in an alarm system.
How to digitize business processes with easy to use automation services
FlowForma’s process consultant David Shanley demonstrates how you can digitize business processes with ease using the FlowForma Process Automation for Office 365.
Saint-Gobain signs major renewable electricity supply agreement with TotalEnergies in North...
A renewable electricity supply agreement (or PPA, power purchase agreement) for solar power has been signed between Saint-Gobain and TotalEnergies.
What is Time at Large?
'Time at large' means there is no date fixed for completing the building works or period set out for completing the works, or such times and dates as agreed no longer apply.
Galliford Try to build new North East cable manufacturing facility for...
A new North East cable manufacturing facility at the Blyth power station site will be delivered by Galliford Try’s Building North East and Yorkshire business.
UL Solutions to open larger testing and certification facility in Telford
UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, is opening a new, larger testing and certification facility at its Telford centre in the UK to provide a single location for manufacturers of doors, windows, hardware and building envelope systems.
Actis CPD will help contractors tackle Part L revisions
If, like many contractors and installers, you’re scratching your head about how to comply with the Part L revisions, which came into force in the summer, then a new CPD, created by insulation experts Actis, could help unveil and summarise all of the upcoming changes.
Ropemaker development celebrates topping out with Skanska
The Ropemaker development has reached the highest point of construction to a high sustainable standard, to create 450,000 sqft of office space
GRAHAM begins work on M25 junction 28 upgrades for National Highways
GRAHAM has commenced work on the M25 junction 28 upgrades for National Highways – a major junction connecting the A12 and the M25, as well as providing access to Brentwood via the A1023
Volumetric modular design: The future of education buildings
The government has set out a vision for the education sector to be world leading in sustainability by 2030. As Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), makes clear – central to shaping that will be the increased use of volumetric modular design.
Michael Gove returns to DLUHC
Michael Gove has been reappointed as secretary of levelling up, housing and communities in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet.
WorldGBC launches new industry guide on Climate Change Resilience in the...
The WorldGBC has launched today (26 October 2022) a new industry guide on ‘Climate Change Resilience in the Built Environment’, which illustrates effective and practical steps which can be taken to adapt and build resilience to the changing climate.
Making the most of BIM to drive sustainability in construction
Kipp Ivey, senior business development manager, AEC, FARO Technologies explains how 3D laser scanning technology makes the circular construction economy possible.
Advantage consolidates reputation as a leading provider of structural warranties
Advantage Home Construction Insurance, a leading provider of structural warranties, has announced that they will be opening two new offices to position the company for further growth in 2023.
UK build-to-rent could increase five-fold in the next decade
A long-term projection of the sector released to celebrate a decade of the Montague Review suggests that UK build-to-rent will continue to increase.
Building Safety Act will prevent ‘race to the bottom’ says TICA
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has praised new legislation in the Building Safety Act that will enforce installer and construction competence.
A new biology-pharmacy-chemistry centre of excellence at the Université Paris-Sud on...
The Université Paris-Sud signed a public-private partnership (PPP) contract with the project group Platon Saclay for the concept, realisation and operation of a future scientific centre of excellence for biology, pharmacy and chemistry.
ShireSystem prioritises workplace safety with new ‘Permit to Work’ feature
To make workplace safety a priority, companies need to invest in better approaches for analysing health and safety and mitigating risk. In this article, Elecosoft explains how their new ShireSystem Permit to Work feature can help.
South London loft conversion specialist uses West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero
A Surrey loft conversion specialist is making extensive use of SterlingOSB Zero from panel product manufacturer West Fraser, based on the board’s value, performance and ease of installation.
Glenigan October 2022 Construction review finds improvements on horizon
An uptick in planning approvals and main contract awards as documented in the Glenigan October 2022 Construction review suggest recovery is on the horizon.
Bentley Systems to announce Q3 2022 operating results
Infrastructure engineering company Bentley Systems has announced the date for the release of its Q3 2022 operating results, and its presentations at upcoming investor conferences.