Emmanuel Costa appointed as managing director of RSK France
RSK Group has appointed Emmanuel Costa as managing director of RSK Environment SAS, RSK’s business in France.
Ramboll acquires US data center consultancy EYPMCF
Ramboll announces it has acquired leading data center consultancy EYP Mission Critical Facilities (EYPMCF).
Barratt acquires land promoter Gladman for £250m
Barratt Developments PLC has acquired land promoter Gladman Developments Limited for a total of £250m.
Wates expands its business with sustainable hybrid office in the Southwest
Wates have expanded their business in the Southwest with their new sustainable hybrid office Newbury HQ, with a recruitment drive that will boost jobs in the local area.
Katherine Sherwin appointed as chair of the BPF sustainability committee
Katherine Sherwin has been announced as the new Chair of the British Property Federation (BPF) Sustainability Committee.
Gove reveals government regeneration scheme for towns and city centres
Plans set out in the Levelling Up White Paper has revealed a new government regeneration scheme for derelict sites in towns and city centres, to create new homes, jobs and communities across England.
De-risking MMC and driving residential innovation
We hear from Tim Reid, Customer Relationship Director, NHBC (National House Building Council) on de-risking MMC and driving residential innovation.
Building a net zero future for cement and concrete requires government...
Thomas Guillot, CEO, Global Cement and Concrete Association, explains why it is crucial for the government to increase support for the cement and concrete...
The role of women in the construction industry
Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explains her progression to where she is today and why it is important for women in the construction industry and manufacturing to play their part.
Baptist Health saves time through better design standards using dRofus
dRofus is helping to improve planning and operation of existing and new facilities across an extensive healthcare estate.
Addressing construction burnout with family values at Seddon
Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director at Seddon, shares her views on the concept of ‘construction burnout’, why it’s important to understand and address it and how family values play a part in supporting mental wellbeing at Seddon.
How to build a better construction industry in 2022
Tom Noctor, team lead, Procore, shares his thoughts on what is in store for the construction industry in 2022 and why the year ahead will be crucial for stabilising the sector.
What can contractors do to improve acoustic standards in construction?
The impact of poor acoustics in buildings has been well documented – and many of us understand just how distressing excessive levels of noise can be, be it in a home or office environment. The truth of the matter is that it can even lead to adverse health effects, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes, says Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics.
Wates pilots new work experience scheme: the Beacon Programme
Students from St John Bosco College, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, have completed Wates' Beacon Programme - a new 11-week work experience scheme.
Can volumetric manufactured buildings deliver a net zero future?
Is the road to a net zero future a well mapped out route or is there uncertainty along the way? Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), makes a case for volumetric manufactured buildings in shaping a more sustainable future.
The heat is on for housebuilders to adopt modular construction
Dave Lancaster, Senior Commercial Manager at Uponor, discusses how offsite construction and the systems used in modular assemblies have advanced in recent years and why housebuilders must adopt MMC to meet the demands of the housing crisis.
Three promotions for Hayfield in 2022
Following Hayfield’s recent performance and achievements, Hayfield has made three promotions across various departments.
GMI Construction tops out on £52m Leeds office development
Contractor GMI Construction Group PLC celebrate the topping out of the new £52m office development at Thorpe Park Leeds, by installing the final steelwork.
Let’s put STE(A)M in the water sector engine
BIM4Water focuses on the sustainability of skills needed to support digital engineering and transformation in the water sector.
Small builders call for mandatory licensing for building firms
Results from the most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders showed that 86% of respondents are calling for mandatory licensing for building firms.
Sustainable structural design: The Structural Awards 2021
Professor Tim Ibell, chair of the judges for the Structural Awards 2021 and past president, IStructE, looks at the winning projects from around the world that highlight outstanding sustainable structural design.
‘Critical industrial land shortage’ reports Independent Commission
Independent experts have warned of chronic industrial land shortage and inflated rent prices in the capital, in a new Industrial Land Commission report.
Kier recruitment drive to create over 1,200 jobs
Kier launches recruitment drive for over 1,200 jobs to support new schools, hospitals, roads and rail projects in communities across the UK.
Sustainable buildings: How sustainability adds value to your building
As the construction industry moves towards net zero goals, sustainable buildings have never been more important. Architectural cladding company SoTech explains how sustainability can add value to your building.
Modular Matters: Using volumetric modular technology in construction
In partnership with Volumetric Homes Group (VHG) and the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) – Modular Matters Conference & Exhibition is set to return to the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham on 15 and 16 February.
Investing in London’s estates in the bid to unlock new homes
During a time when the entire sector is facing challenges, partnerships can help ease the load, reduce risk and ultimately lead to a better impact on housing targets, says Gracewood Group’s Charles Pear.