Kier to deliver net zero carbon in operation school in Maghull
Kier has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new net zero carbon in operation school for Deyes High School in Maghull.
Take BIM to the next level with the BIM management system...
BIM has revolutionised the construction industry, offering a more efficient and streamlined process to design and build structures and we can now take the value of BIM to the next level using an integrated BIM management system - usBIM.
Database solutions are the answer to housebuilding specifications and standards
Managing housebuilding specifications and standards can be a huge challenge. The level of detail required to specify those expectations for a single new build house is considerable. In this article, Elecosoft explain why database solutions are the answer.
New Construction Leadership Council strategy announced
A new Construction Leadership Council strategy has been announced, setting out long term goals for developing sustainability, safety and skills.
Paramount Timber: Ullswater Crescent, Kingston case study
This article explores how PVA Developments selected Paramount Timber to help manufacture a timber frame build for Ullswater Crescent, Kingston.
Jon Dixon appointed as new CEO of F3GROUP
Jon Dixon has been selected as the new CEO of F3GROUP, with current CEO Gavin Gleave taking the role of executive chairman.
Nearly half of UK tradespeople have suffered symptoms of asbestos exposure
With 25% of UK tradespeople encountering asbestos each week, this Mesothelioma Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness of the symptoms of asbestos exposure.
Fire alarms at Bristol tower block fire failed to alert residents
Fire alarms at a Bristol tower block fire failed to alert residents to the blaze which left one man dead and eight in hospital.
Sisk to make one-off cost-of-living payment to employees
John Sisk & Son will make a one-off cost-of-living payment to employees this September and will issue Christmas vouchers in November.
FlowForma mobile app for Microsoft Teams workflow automation
Explore how the FlowForma mobile app for Microsoft Teams workflow automation can significantly increase your organisation's productivity and outcomes.
Doug Jones appointed as land and planning director for Rangeford
Doug Jones has been appointed as land and planning director for Rangeford Villages, the retirement village specialist.
Westminster homeless accommodation project from St Mungo’s gets the green light
St Mungo’s Westminster homelessness accommodation project, on the 217 Harrow Road site has been given the go-ahead by Westminster City Council
M.V. Kelly case study: Optimising legacy systems with Re-flow
At Re-flow, our goal is to give businesses the tools to digitally revolutionise operational processes and evolve. For M.V. Kelly, that meant optimising legacy systems.
Delivering social value beyond bricks and mortar at Prince Charles Hospital
Lucy Davies, head of social value at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how social value is a priority for the project team delivering the £130 million refurbishment of the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
Morgan Sindall secures spot on Kent school building framework
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Southern Home Counties Business has been appointed to Kent County Council’s (KCC) £500m Property Construction Partnership Framework.
Mini-budget 2022: Industry reacts to Liz Truss stamp duty cut
Industry experts respond to the 2022 mini-budget which will see stamp duty cut under plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost the economy.
P.J. Hegarty & Sons adopt fingerprint drug testing onsite
PJ Hegarty Construction has adopted an innovative fingerprint drug testing technology across a number of its UK sites.
£6.2m restoration of Cleveland Pools in Bath ready for first swimmers
Beard Construction has completed a £6.2m restoration of Cleveland Pools in Bath, the oldest lido in the UK.
The impact of inflation on existing construction contracts
Phil Caton, construction law solicitor and senior associate at Aaron and Partners, provides practical tips on what firms/sub-contractors should be looking for in existing construction contracts amid the concern for inflation.
Protecting leaseholders and building safety are a priority in new statement...
A new statement from Levelling Up Secretary Simon Clarke has set out his commitment to building safety and protecting leaseholders.
ICW provides warranty cover for Silverstone residential development
ICW Group has been appointed as warranty provider for the exclusive Silverstone residential development being built on the edge of the world-famous racetrack.
The evolution of connected data environments in construction
The evolution of connected data environments will digitalise asset delivery and management, and enable an even higher degree of collaboration – benefiting projects and the organisations that deliver, manage, operate and own them, writes Michael Gaunt, information management project lead, Mott MacDonald.
RICS releases annual RICS Sustainability Report
The annual RICS Sustainability Report has been released today (22 September), which highlights a rise in demand for sustainable commercial property in the UK, however the built environment must progress on decarbonisation.
Landlords under pressure over rising costs of energy efficiency upgrades
As inflation continues, the rising costs of energy efficiency upgrades are putting pressure on private landlords and investors.
Homes England to offer support for SME housebuilders with new development...
New support for SME housebuilders will be offered with a new development finance fund from Homes England and Newstead Capital.
Arbicon completes £2.2m Palace Refurbishment Project in North London
In this article, Arbicon explains how they rescued a Palace Refurbishment Project in North London, after the main contractor went into liquidation with £2.2m of work still to complete.