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.
Working from home space: Planning policy for the “new normal”
Planning policy must adapt to the shifting need for working from home space, says Philip Barnes, group land and planning director at Barratt Developments.
StormMeister flood protection reaches new heights
StormMeister’s expanded premises and new testing facilities is allowing the company to take flood protection above and beyond industry standards.
Removing the barriers to housebuilding
A new House of Lords Built Environment Committee report calls for government action on planning, SMEs and barriers to housebuilding for the elderly to address the UK's housing crisis. Committee chair Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG discusses its conclusions.
Rg+p submit plans for Paradise Depot regeneration in Hemmel Hempstead
Rg + p have submitted plans to regenerate the Paradise Depot brownfield site in Hemel Hempstead, for homeless charity DENS.
New Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) facility opens
The UKCRIC Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) facility is a world-first and will alter the way we design and construct major infrastructure.
Ramboll hires new director of rail infrastructure and HS2 lead
Ramboll appoints Trina Minchella as director of rail infrastructure and Helena Turner to lead the High Speed 2 (HS2) account.
Government Soft Landings have a key role in performance-led infrastructure
David Philp, impact director at the Construction Innovation Hub, examines how Government Soft Landings can aid in transforming performance-led infrastructure to answer the problems of tomorrow, today.
Tilbury Douglas begins work on Durham Investigative Hub
Tilbury Douglas has successfully secured and started work on the design and construction of the new Durham Investigative Hub at DurhamGate, Spennymoor.
Build Upon Framework: Zeroing in on building renovation
UK Green Building Council senior manager for local policy and retrofit, Joanne Wheeler, discusses how to provide the tools for climate action at a local level.
United Colleges Group announces ‘world-class’ education facility
The United Colleges Group has acquired the site of the Olympic Office Centre in Wembley, which will be used to develop a new, innovative state-of-the-art education facility.
Fire safety: Examining the cladding crisis
Mark Clinton, national head of construction and engineering at Irwin Mitchell, examines the current state of play following the government’s latest announcements regarding the cladding crisis.
Construction is the most dangerous job in UK – here’s how...
Unfortunately construction workers face disproportionate mental and physical risks to their health whilst working. This guide offers advice to those in the industry to prevent accidents and make the construction sector a safer, happier place to work.
Nemetschek invests in innovative start ups to drive efficiency
The Nemetschek Group, one of the leading software providers for the AEC/O and media and entertainment industries, has invested in innovative start ups, to help and solve inefficient processes and low increase in productivity in the construction industry.
Free grant and support scheme to help SME construction businesses to...
A recent report from the House of Lords has highlighted a “collapse” in construction industry participation by SMEs. I-Construct offers a range of opportunities to help businesses in the sector – and its supply chain – to grow.
Digital Construction Awards opens its entries for 2022
The Digital Construction Awards will commence on the 12th July 2022 at The Brewery in Central London, and celebrate innovation and tech in the built environment industry.
Tilbury Douglas Wins £16m contract to extend Aintree Hospital
Leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fitout company Tilbury Douglas will extend the Emergency Department and theatre suite at Aintree Hospital for Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as part of a £16 million contract.
Bentley Systems wins 2021 Construction Company of the Year
Bentley Systems has been named Company of the Year at the 2021 Construction Computing Awards.
Mumford and Wood achieve carbon neutral status
Essex based timber window and door manufacturer, Mumford and Wood, have announced their carbon neutral organisation status.
BESA carries out state of trade survey
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) urges members to respond to the ‘state of trade’ survey so they can gather information on how well the sector is faring against the current turbulent economic situation.
Balfour Beatty completes its 100th SCAPE Civil Engineering project
Balfour Beatty marks the completion of its 100th SCAPE Civil Engineering project by planting 100 trees with Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Net zero and electrical safety: The future is now
Our path to net zero requires fundamental changes to our homes and how we use energy. Yet in our increasingly electric world, the critical importance of electrical safety is rarely fully acknowledged in strategies for our low carbon future. Here, Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, explains how the campaigning charity is aiming to change this.
Closing the built environment gender gap with women into construction
The need to improve gender diversity within the construction industry has been at the forefront of conversations for some time. Morgan Sindall explains the importance of closing the gender gap, and bringing more women into construction.