A second wave of inflation: How will new interest rates affect...
As new interest rates continue to rise and the Bank of England predicts a recession, mortgage repayment rates are expected to rise and have a knock-on effect on rent prices.
Vectorworks announces the launch of its 2023 product line
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has announced that it will soon launch its 2023 product line, which is focused on providing time-saving tools that automate processes.
[VIDEO] West Fraser: How is CaberFloor made?
West Fraser demonstrates how its sturdy CaberFloor is made at the Cowie facility near Stirling, Scotland in a short 90-second video.
Two new schools in Walsall complete construction projects with Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas has completed construction schemes at two new schools in Walsall offering alternative provision for students at risk of exclusion and those specialising creative, health and digital education.
How to ensure ethical digital twins
Dr Kevin Macnish, digital ethics consulting manager at Sopra Steria, explains the importance of ethical digital twins and how the UK can establish a robust and trusted National Digital Twin programme to help society.
Rent cap on social housing proposed to support tenants with cost...
A consultation has been launched on a rent cap on social housing to assist tenants with the cost-of-living crisis, with tenants and landlords encouraged to participate.
Seddon pledges support for Friends of Energy House 2.0
Seddon has joined the University of Salford’s Friends of Energy House 2.0, which will create a STEM PhD studentship, local community initiatives and educational outreach programmes.
FlowForma develops new workflow integration tool to Procore
FlowForma has developed a new workflow integration tool to construction management software Procore, which will support customers and maximise ROI for construction firms.
Making the stars align for building net zero carbon homes
As AIMCH, the UKs flagship collaborative R&D project, whose aim has been to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director, reflects on its achievements and predicts what’s next on the agenda for building net zero carbon homes.
£1.14b East Midlands devolution deal to drive regeneration and create new...
A £1.14b investment fund has been agreed as part of an East Midlands devolution deal, driving regeneration and creating a directly elected Mayor role responsible for delivering local priorities.
LABC roadshow offers ‘lite’ version of Actis’ Part L CPD module
LABC roadshow, in East Anglia, offers ‘lite' version of Actis' newly certified Part L CPD module to builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects.
Work underway on green steelmaking project at North East facility
CMS is installing hydrogen pipeline systems at the Materials Processing Institute, in the initial phase of a project exploring the capabilities of green steelmaking.
How digital technologies enhance infrastructure resilience
2022 EC3 Thorpe Medal winner Dr Sotirios Argyroudis explains the exciting opportunities and roles of digital twins, IoT and machine learning in enhancing critical infrastructure resilience and sustainability.
New fast-track planning route will speed up major infrastructure projects
A new fast-track planning route announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will speed up major infrastructure projects such as road improvements and wind farms.
RICS courses and events: meet the future needs of the construction...
Are you a construction professional working on claims or have the desire to become an expert determiner? Check out the latest RICS courses
How BIM saved time on new Indonesian toll road
PT Wijaya Karya used Bentley applications on a BIM pilot project for a new Indonesian toll road, reducing the time needed for surveying by 25% and costs by 3% while providing a federated model that can assist with operations.
Sisk becomes first contractor in Ireland to switch to HVO fuel...
John Sisk & Son will switch to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for use in plant and machinery on all of its Irish construction sites.
HS2 triples placement offers for T-level students
HS2’s Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) partners with colleges in West Midlands to increase the number of industry placement offers available to T-Level students.
How housebuilders can tackle the growing issue of noise in homes
Acoustics should be a non-negotiable consideration for our buildings, says Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics. Here he explores how housebuilders can tackle the growing issues of noise in homes.
How a ‘digital first’ approach is making teams stronger, roads safer...
When a major highway improvement programme in the Tees Valley got underway in 2020, in partnership with Balfour Beatty, its ‘digital first’ approach proved to be a gamechanger for better collaboration, efficiency, and operations.
Energy price cap will increase to £3,549 says Ofgem
From 1 October 2022, the energy price cap will increase to £3,549 per year for dual fuel, Ofgem has announced.
What’s the difference between efficiency and productivity?
Businesses in field-based industries face a whirlwind of operational processes. Appropriate allocation of resources and labour is key to ensuring efficiency and productivity on-site but what’s the difference between the two, and how do you strike the right balance? Re-flow explains.
Balfour Beatty lowers final head structure at Hinkley Point C
Balfour Beatty, alongside EDF, has lowered the last of six head structures 25-metres to the bottom of the Bristol Channel at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
What are the 5 key trends for digitisation in the construction...
In the construction industry, there is a race to digitise processes. Whilst the industry is embracing new technologies at speed, with so many products available, it can be difficult for business leaders to know which to invest in. In this article, FlowForma explains the five key trends for digitisation in the construction industry.
BPF Futures membership reaches milestone
BPF Futures, the British Property Federation’s network of young leaders recorded a new high of 1,541 members, a 25% year-on-year increase.
British Gypsum’s ThistlePro® FastSet Finish celebrates successful launch
Three months after launch, British Gypsum's ThistlePro® FastSet Finish is proving to be very popular with plasterers and merchants across the UK.