Why data is the construction industry’s answer to climate change
Dr Graham Kelly, director of BIM Academy, discusses how taking control of data can help to shape smarter choices around building operation, energy use and construction products to create a more sustainable built environment.
How to achieve embodied carbon reduction, according to UKGBC
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a study showing how housing developers can achieve a 20% embodied carbon reduction on low-rise residential developments through some simple and cost-effective masterplan-level design interventions.
Addressing the mental health crisis in the construction industry
Talking about mental health has never been more important. Lasting impacts of Covid-19, price inflations, and material and supply shortages have acerbated the construction mental health crisis, with recent studies finding that the suicide rate among construction workers is three times the national average for men, Clive Holland from Fix Radio, explains.
Is cloud-based construction management beneficial for everyone?
Trimble Viewpoint dispel the negative connotations surrounding cloud-based construction management migration and point out the benefits of moving your data to the cloud.
United Living announces Ole Pugholm as group chief financial officer
Following recent turnover success, United Living Group has appointed Ole Pugholm to the role of group chief financial officer.
Archaeologists uncover ancient burial mound at Oxford Uni’s ‘lost college’
Archaeologists who uncovered Oxford University’s ‘lost college’ believe that they have discovered a 4,000-year-old ancient burial mound beneath it.
Pocket Living secures planning permission for Pocket homes in Lambeth
Pocket Living has received planning permission to deliver 35 one-bedroom Pocket homes for first-time buyers in Lambeth.
GMI to build £32 million Setl residential development in Birmingham
Situated in Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter, the ‘SETL’ residential development will be made up of 101 apartments and 2,350 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space.
Procurement for education and community buildings made easy
The pandemic has highlighted the effect of the built environment on our mental and physical health, whether in our homes, schools, offices or community buildings.
Merit to deliver new £30m Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing facility
Offsite construction specialist Merit Health has been appointed by Piramal to deliver their new £30m Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing facility expansion project in Grangemouth.
Swanley leisure centre ‘White Oak’ now open
The Swanley leisure centre is the result of a two-year long project and aims to provide a community space that serves the diverse local residents.
The countdown to a more sustainable built environment with Futurebuild 2022
Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a more sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, returns to the ExCeL London from 1-3 March 2022. The net zero pioneer has curated an event that will connect specifiers, decision makers and disruptors with over 300 leading brands who are developing technologies and services to transform the built environment.
BRAC Contracts hands over new mixed reality film studio
BRAC Contracts has announced the completion and handover of a new mixed-reality film studio and supporting facilities to global motion picture media specialist ARRI, alongside its existing facilities in Uxbridge.
McCarthy Stone makes three new senior appointments
The UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, has boosted its land team with three new senior appointments.
A digital revolution is needed to make our cities climate resilient
Håvard Haukeland, co-founder of Spacemaker and senior director, Autodesk, explores how a digital revolution is needed in planning and construction to make our cities more climate resilient.
Strengthening social value through modern methods of construction
It’s vital for those who are tendering or bidding for new projects to understand how MMC and social value can benefit their business, no matter where they sit within the supply chain, explains Robert Walton, Managing Director of Constructionline.
M-AR CPD provides invaluable offsite insight
M-AR has launched a brand-new CPD module focussed exclusively on modern methods of construction (MMC) and exploring how best to maximise the benefits of offsite.
ASBP announce winners of their annual sustainability awards
ASBP have announced the winners of the 4th annual ASBP Awards, following a ‘hybrid’ awards ceremony on Thursday 17th February at the EDGE Showroom in London and online.
ISG bags £50m historic Art Deco office refurbishment
ISG will restore the historic Art Deco office through a £50m refurbishment project of Northcliffe House.
Plans approved for 55 eco-efficient homes in Hallow
Hayfield has received planning permission from Malvern Hills District Council for a £20m development featuring 55 eco-efficient homes.
Cheshunt Community Hospital opens new dental clinic for special needs patients
Cheshunt Community Hospital has opened a new dental clinic designed for people with special needs as part of its mission to improve healthcare.
Planet Smart City launches €60m capital raise to accelerate business growth
Affordable housing company Planet Smart City has launched a €60m capital raise to accelerate the Group’s ambitious business plans.
Study finds that construction workers are at a higher risk of...
A recent study led by Boston University School of Public Health has found that construction workers are at a higher risk of exposing their families to toxic metals in their homes due to various work and home related factors.
AEC professionals hail Revizto+ at its Field Day event
Yoanna Ruseva & Francesca Lofiego of ISG, Josh Cole from Jacobs and Alberto Daniele from Multiplex, showcased the impressive benefits of Revizto+ at Revizto's Field Day event in London.
Fluor is designing a portable mental health Smart Pod
Fluor is currently designing a portable mental health Smart Pod than can be easily transported anywhere in the world to respond to global disasters.
Digital twin: Bridging the gap between vision and reality
What do clients really want from a digital twin? Igor Tsinman, co-founder and president of AMC Bridge, shares insights into the digital transformation of the AEC industry gained during a webinar organised by the company.