MBI appoints Anirban Basu as new Chief Industry Economist
The Modular Building Institute (MBI) has appointed Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Baltimore-based Sage Policy Group, as MBI’s chief industry economist.
August 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows easing of growth as...
The August 2022 Halifax House Price Index has been released, showing a decrease in the annual rate of growth but record high house prices.
Yale achieves SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation for Conexis L1 Smart...
SBD has announced that Yale has become one of the first companies to achieve their Secure Connected Device accreditation, for their Conexis L1 Smart Lock.
Doug Keillor appointed as MD of Robertson Construction
Doug Keillor, former BAM executive director, has been appointed executive managing director for Robertson Construction Group.
Saint-Gobain carbon neutrality targets first to gain approval of Science Based...
The Science Based Targets initiative1 has approved Saint-Gobain’s carbon neutrality targets as consistent with the organization’s new net zero standard and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Procore establishes new EMEA Hub in Dublin as a mark of...
Procore Technologies, Inc, has announced the opening of its new EMEA hub in Dublin, Ireland, demonstrating the companies regional growth.
32 suppliers awarded for LHC’s £1bn H2 new build framework
Thirty-two suppliers have been awarded a place on a new four-year, £1bn new build framework by LHC to deliver public sector construction projects in England.
Harley Haddow’s Manchester team expands with appointment of Ian Chalk
Harley Haddow’s Manchester base will be joined by new director Ian Chalk, as part of its ongoing UK expansion and recruitment strategy.
Construction Product Quality Planning: Applying best practice in the construction industry
The Construction Product Quality Planning (CPQP) framework offers a toolbox of resources to help manufacturers produce new construction products and components in line with best practice quality standards, ensure legal compliance and improve the efficiency of their operations.
Vistry starts work on eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw
Vistry have begun construction work on Penshaw Gardens, a residential affordable housing scheme in Penshaw for people over the age of 55, on behalf of Gentoo Group.
BIM Academy to deliver digital strategy on $1.72b hospital redevelopment project...
A $1.72b hospital redevelopment project in British Columbia, Canada has selected BIM Academy to deliver it’s digital strategy as it seeks to expand care to thousands of people.
How does automation in construction unlock new value for businesses?
In this article, FlowForma explains the value of automation in construction in speeding up project delivery times, creating better health and safety measures, and reducing overheads onsite.
August construction PMIs show construction activity continues to dip amid economic...
The August construction PMI data shows that whilst supply chain pressures are easing, overall construction activity is continuing to slow down and stagnate under the influence of economic uncertainty.
Build Net Zero Now: How can the housebuilding industry deliver net...
The Build Net Zero Now campaign is calling for urgent action from housebuilding industry. Richard Broad, projects and communications manager of the Good Homes Alliance, discusses its progress.
Paramount Timber: Sheppey Court case study
Developer Meridian Construction Services chose Paramount Timber for their high-specification, 40-unit development in Sheppey Court, Sheerness.
200 defibrillators at rail stations across Wales and the border to...
Sisk Rail has been selected to install more defibrillators at rail stations across Wales and the border as part of Transport for Wales’ plans.
SCMS Associates: Designing net zero modular buildings across the UK
This article follows the MBI's Inside Modular Podcast, where Stuart Cameron, co-founder of UK-based design firm SCMS Associates talks about designing net zero modular buildings in and around England ahead of London's goal of being a net zero carbon city by 2030.
Construction technology adoption: Has the industry been left behind?
Despite the construction industry being one of the largest sectors in the world, construction technology adoption is falling behind. Find out how SymTerra’s communication platform can turn the tide on digital transformation.
Data-driven transport: How the construction industry can build a sustainable future
Building a sustainable future requires smart, data-driven public transport networks, says Devin de Vries, CEO of WhereIsMyTransport.
Fictional city demonstrates the benefit of connecting digital twins
How a digital twin city helped the National Digital Twin programme communicate the benefits of connected visualisation.
ZERO Playbook: Setting the path to decarbonising construction
Decarbonising construction is a complex and challenging task. Industry group ZERO is working on a plain language playbook that will help everyone make the journey.
Simon Varo appointed as operations director by Edwin James Group
Edwin James Group has selected Simon Varo as Operations Director at group company Parker Technical Services, handling digital transformation and customer management across the Group.
Terms and conditions in a construction contract: Incorporated or not?
Throughout construction works, there are often arguments that revolve around whether terms and conditions in a construction contract has been incorporated or not.
Right to Buy v Right to Acquire: What will the effects...
Right To Acquire is based on housing stock that associations have already bought or developed, which they then offer back to their tenants at a rate that was previously much less discounted than that of the Right To Buy scheme for council tenants.
Construction industry reacts as Liz Truss named next UK prime minister
Liz Truss has won the conservative election race against Rishi Sunak to become the next UK prime minister. Here we look at how the construction industry has reacted to the announcement and its likely impact on the housing sector.
Devon-based timber company fined £80,000 after worker falls from a height
Timber company fined £80,000 after a worker falls through a stairwell during a barn conversion and broke two vertebrae.