New £27.5m Newport health and wellbeing centre to be delivered by...
A new health and wellbeing centre in Newport worth £27.5m will be delivered by Kier for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
JCT Povey Lecture to discuss the building safety act and guidence...
Gary Neal, Skanska UK, will give the JCT Povey Lecture webinar 2022, with a presentation entitled, “Building Safety Act – Practical Steps for Compliance in Construction” on Thursday, 10th November 2022.
[Video] Glanville Environmental streamlines administrative processes with Re-flow
Glanville Environmental showcases how Re-flow has streamlined its administrative processes through instant communication, centralised information and real-time data collection.
World’s first tunnel built by robots unveiled by hyperTunnel
A new automated construction method showing a tunnel built entirely by robots has debuted at hyperTunnel’s R&D facility.
Galliford Try secures position on DEFRA £600m science estate engineering framework
Galliford Try’s Asset Intelligence business has secured a spot on DEFRA’s £600m science estate engineering framework.
[VIDEO] What to do if a Structural Warranty provider cancels cover...
In this video, Advantage explains how to manage a situation where a structural warranty provider cancels cover or refuses to issue final certificates, reasons why this might be, and how Advantage can help.
Superior data-driven working with cloud technology
Cloud collaboration has become more than just a ‘nice to have’ feature – these days, it is a necessity. Here’s how ALLPLAN has incorporated cloud technology into Allplan to help AEC companies deliver their projects more successfully.
From ice rink to event space with SterlingOSB Zero
When Gordon Barron, CEO of Inverness Ice Centre Ltd, was looking for a temporary cover for the ice rink, he sought the advice of Inverness-based wood-panel manufacturer West Fraser (trading as Norbord), who recommended SterlingOSB Zero.
Boost collaboration with the FlowForma Process Automation app for Microsoft Teams
Find out how the FlowForma Process Automation app for Microsoft Teams can empower collaboration across your business.
Rishi Sunak to be Prime Minister: construction industry reacts
Rishi Sunak will become Prime Minister after former PM Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the latest Tory leadership contest.
Dodge construction releases 2022 Top Business Issues for Specialty Contractors Report
In partnership with Procore Technologies, Dodge Construction has released the results of its 2022 Top Business Issues for Specialty Contractors Report, which highlights key issues impacting speciality contractors, including workforce management, technology and profitability.
United Living secures £30m contract to deliver full-fibre network in Sunderland
A new full-fibre network in Sunderland will be rolled out by United Living, improving internet services and using local contractors to boost the city’s economy.
Scaling up collaboration to support the delivery of New Zealand’s rail...
How a visual cross-discipline collaboration software is enabling efficient delivery of New Zealand's rail network upgrade projects.
Building your dream home: Do you need a self-build structural warranty?
Thinking of renovating an existing property, having a new extension or building your dream home? ABC+ Warranty provides the perfect self-build structural warranty.
StormMeister® Flood Protection products: Development and testing
StormMeister® Flood Protection products were created in 2010 when director, Malcom Snape, was working in the tropical rainforests of West Africa – it is here that he came up with the idea of utilising the hydrodynamic power of floodwater to create a flood seal.
RICS Sustainability Report: Bold action needed on net zero
With an increased appetite for sustainable commercial property, more must be done to progress decarbonisation, argues RICS sustainability analyst Kisa Zehra.
Social value measurement framework receives a significant update from Loop
The National Social Value Standard has launched a new social value measurement framework with the help of economists at social value software organisation Loop.
Ensuring accessibility is an important element of the design process
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at options for ensuring accessibility whether delivering a new-build or a refurbishment.
Supporting NHS winter pressures through offsite construction
With the NHS facing severe season pressures, offsite construction could provide patient-ready wards and theatres within a matter of weeks, says Alan Wilson, managing director of ModuleCo Healthcare.
Pamela Chesterman joins Irwin Mitchell’s planning and environment team
Irwin Mitchell has expanded its planning and environmental team with the recruitment of Pamela Chesterman as a new partner.
CReDIT tool to help calculate and cut carbon from brownfield developments
LEAP Environmental and the University of Surrey have partnered to calculate carbon emissions from brownfield developments to enable carbon reduction.
Social rent cap could cost local councils more than £3bn in...
Analysis from Savills on behalf of the Local Government Association(LGA) has found that a proposed 5% social rent cap could cost councils more than £3bn.
Construction industry reacts: Liz Truss resigns after 44 days in office
After 44 days in office, Liz Truss has resigned, making her the shortest-serving prime minister on record
Liz Truss has announced her resignation as prime...
Andrew Carpenter voted South West Property Personality of the Year
Constructing Excellence’s CEO Andrew Carpenter has been voted South West Property Personality of the Year.
From forest to warehouse: How SterlingOSB Zero is made
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is the first and only OSB produced in the UK to be free from formaldehyde added during the manufacturing process: hence the ‘Zero’ moniker.
How automating one process creates continuous business improvement
What if automating one process could transform your entire organisation? In this article, FlowForma explores how an investment in no code process automation can bring about immediate ROI, produce massive cost savings, and bring about a culture of innovation and continuous process improvement.