Vistry buys Countryside Properties for £1.25bn
Vistry buys Countryside Properties in a deal worth £1.25bn, adding to Vistry Group's existing brands including Bovis Homes and Linden Homes.
New fire safety clause for high-rise repairs published by IUA
A new model insurance fire safety clause for high-rise repairs has been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA), designed to speed up the removal of unsafe cladding and build insurer confidence in the industry.
FARO acquires mobile scanning solutions provider GeoSLAM
4D reality solutions provider FARO® Technologies has acquired GeoSLAM, a leading provider of mobile scanning solutions with SLAM software to create 3D models for use in Digital Twin applications.
New strategy from HM Land Registry promises a digital property market
HM Land Registry has launched a new strategy to create a more efficient, fully digital property market and a matching modern land registration system.
Mace to deliver next phase of Begbroke Science Park development
Mace have been appointed to deliver the next phase of Begbroke Science Park’s development, part of a £100m investment into expanding the park.
Kitchen suppliers win places on £20m public sector framework
Seven kitchen suppliers and manufacturers have won places on a £20m framework to deliver modern, accessible and sustainable kitchens to social housing providers and the public sector nationwide.
How information digitisation is transforming the residential sector
The use of digital technology and innovative processes has been propelled since the Covid-19 pandemic, with the move towards better information management and automation for planning, design, construction and handover, as well as operations and maintenance, for the residential sector, Zutec explains.
New Decent Home Standards to improve private rented homes
New Decent Homes Standards have been proposed for the private rented sector for the first time, to ensure that homes are safe and secure.
Construction starts on £7.4m extension to Leeds district heating network
A planned extension to Leeds’ district heating network will begin construction after being awarded Heat Networks Investment Project funding, adding 2,500 metres to the network.
Digital process automation: Automate your construction processes one brick at a...
The demand for digital process automation solutions among construction companies continues to soar, as organisations look to new technologies to operate as efficiently as possible, keep overheads low and stay ultra-competitive.
HS2 LPG generator trials celebrate 95% reduction in emissions
HS2 LPG generator trials, in which liquefied petroleum gas is used as a replacement for diesel, have shown massive reductions in emissions.
LHC’s £90m ASC1 public sector framework opens for early interest
Experts and consultancies in property maintenance, water safety, and radon and asbestos services are being encouraged to register their early interest for LHC's ASC1 public sector framework.
How can organisations tackle burnout in construction?
Can organisations do anything to tackle the rising instances of burnout in construction or is it simply out of their control? The answer lies in improving key aspects of organisational culture, as Robert Ordever, European MD of workplace culture expert OC Tanner, explains.
Data is your mortar for better connected construction projects
The industry is facing many uncontrollable challenges. Rising material prices, fuel costs and labour shortages are eroding traditional profit margins. But how can data be used for better connected construction projects?.
Orkney Islands uses digital twin technology to optimise building performance
Orkney Islands Council has implemented digital twin technology across its building portfolio to optimise operational performance, energy efficiency and air quality.
HBF Star Rating scheme expanded to two major structural warranty providers
The HBF Star Rating scheme has been expanded, with the addition of major structural warranty providers Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty.
Nemetschek Group appoints César Flores Rodríguez as new chief division officer
The Nemetschek Group has announced that César Flores Rodríguez has been appointed as Chief Division Officer (CDO) for Operate & Manage and Digital Twin of the Nemetschek Group with immediate effect.
TFL update on Government funding settlement outlines new investment support
A TFL update on the Government funding settlement details a £1.2bn base funding agreement, ongoing revenue support and will allow for new investment in the railways.
Leveraging design to achieve real-world change
Dr Abi Hird, design innovation lead at the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network, discusses the importance of leveraging design principles when looking to achieve change and bring products and solutions to market.
BBA HAPAS certification awarded to Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System
Gravitas International has received certification by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its FLEX MSE System.
Public highway resurfacing trial to create longer-lasting road surfaces
A new public highway resurfacing trial in Chelmsford, Essex, aims to increase the lifespan of roads with a new strengthening compound.
Government Property Strategy to save £2bn by releasing property savings
A new Government Property Strategy has been announced, promising to release £2b in property savings by selling off property and moving jobs out of London.
FlowForma: Joining up the dots with connected construction
In this article, FlowForma explains how technology is helping construction firms become more connected in the aftermath of the pandemic, and why technology is vital for digitisation in the industry
East Anglian border control facility completed at Harwich International Port
A new East Anglian border control facility has been completed at Harwich International Port in Essex, enabling the inspection of goods entering the UK.
Apollo Protocol: Manufacturing and built environment sectors join forces in connected...
The Apollo Protocol will support cross-sector digital twins that will enable each sector to be more sustainable, innovative and cost-effective. Henry Fenby-Taylor of the IET’s Built Environment Panel takes a look.
Building for a better tomorrow: How can the sector deliver a...
Construction is facing big questions about productivity and sustainability. How it responds will define the future of the industry and the future of the planet. David Wigglesworth, managing director at SFS UK, the global leader in building envelopes, looks at what the sector can do to safeguard the future and deliver a sustainable built environment.