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SterlingOSB

Why SterlingOSB Zero is a great choice for the construction industry

West Fraser tell us the practical benefits that make its SterlingOSB Zero a great choice for the UK construction industry.
3D laser

Preserving the UK’s rail heritage using 3D laser scanning

Richard Palmer, rail sector manager at Dura Composites, explores how the latest 3D laser scanning technology can be used to preserve the UK's Victorian rail heritage.
Mark Overton

Mark Overton joins Tolent as new chief financial officer

North East contractor, Tolent, celebrates the appointment of Mark Overton as its new chief financial officer.
Public sector professionals

LHC invites public sector professionals to join framework webinar

Public sector professionals are invited to join LHC's 'The Future of Frameworks: Constructing the Gold Standard' webinar.
parliamentary complex

Renovating Canada’s historic parliamentary complex

Digital tools enable careful restoration and modern upgrade to historic Canadian parliamentary complex.
obstacles in 2022

Sutcliffe MD believes construction will overcome all obstacles in 2022

Sean Keyes, managing director at civil & structural engineering firm Sutcliffe, believes the construction industry will overcome all obstacles in 2022.
affordable homes development

CLL gets green light to build new affordable homes development

Connected Living London (CLL) has been given the go-ahead by Enfield Council to bring forward its new affordable homes development by Cockfosters London Underground station.
connected LED lighting

Switching toward energy-efficient connected LED lighting

James Bennett, commercial director of systems and services at Signify UK & Ireland, explains why switching to energy-efficient connected LED lighting will help countries meet their net zero targets.
net zero ambition

More apprentices needed to deliver net zero ambition by 2050

As National Apprenticeships Week begins, Actuate UK warn that skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero buildings, as more new apprentices are needed if we are to achieve net zero by 2050.
cement production

Decarbonising cement production with the power of the sun

Philipp Furler and Gianluca Ambrosetti, co-founders and CEOs of Synhelion, explain how solar heat can be used to reduce carbon emissions during cement production.
first modular homes

Bellway selects ilke Homes to deliver first modular homes

ilke Homes has been selected by Bellway to deliver the company's first 40 modular homes in Milton Keynes.
multi-million-pound investment

Ramboll awards VU.CITY with multi-million-pound investment

Smart city design and planning platform VU.CITY has secured a series A multi-million-pound investment from Ramboll to help model the future our cities using digital twin technology.
inclusion and diversity

Tarmac receives major inclusion and diversity award

Tarmac has received the Clear Assured Silver Standard award in recognition of its dedication to inclusion and diversity.
Deborah Walker

Deborah Walker appointed as BPF director of strategy and external affairs

The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Deborah Walker as its new director of strategy and external affairs.
Architects’ page

West Fraser launches a new Architects’ page

West Fraser has launched a new Architects’ page including details of the prestigious SterlingOSB Zero/RIBA Journal annual competition.
North-South skills

Wates joins Northern Coalition on Skills to tackle North-South skills divide

Wates Group has announced it is joining the Northern Coalition on Skill to push apprenticeships and support the national levelling up agenda.
North West Contractor Framework

Procure Partnerships renews its North West Contractor Framework

Procure Partnerships have released the names of the contractors who were successful in securing a place on their updated North West Contractor Framework.
workplace injuries

Construction workers fear repercussions of claiming for workplace injuries

Recent research from National Accident Helpline has revealed that the fear of repercussions from speaking out is preventing construction workers from making claims after suffering from workplace injuries.
topping out ceremony

GMI Construction reaches topping out stage of Manchester accommodation

GMI Construction has reached the landmark topping out stage for a new Manchester student accommodation block, developed by Alumno.
design and construction stage

Integrating health tech during the design and construction stage

Gavin Bashar, UK managing director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses why technology should be integrated into buildings from the design and construction stage.
latest PMI data

Construction activity grew for the twelfth consecutive month in January

According to the latest PMI data, business activity in the construction sector increased for the twelfth consecutive month in January.
burnout in the construction sector

Breaking burnout in the construction sector

Samuel Hunt co-founder of MaterialsMarket.com, urges construction leaders to look out for common causes of burnout and address it at the earliest opportunity.
energy price cap

Energy price cap to increase by £693 from April

The energy price cap will increase from 1 April for approximately 22 million customers which has been driven by a record rise in global gas prices.
construction insolvencies

Will construction insolvencies rise in 2022?

Ben Harwood, head of asset recovery at Naismiths, asks whether we should be bracing for a second wave of construction firms going bust in 2022.
sarah roe

Nexus Planning appoints Sarah Roe as associate director

Award-winning, independent planning and research consultancy Nexus Planning has appointed Sarah Roe to the role of associate director on its London team.
Modern Methods of Construction of New Homes

Modern Methods of Construction of New Homes (NH3) framework

LHC Group’s Modern Methods of Construction of New Homes (NH3) framework will run across England, Scotland and Wales in a bid to address new housing challenges in the sector.