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.
Graham bags Crown Works build to rent scheme in Birmingham
Graham has been selected to construct a seven storey build to rent development in Birmingham, named the Crown Works.
Winvic appointed to construct two further industrial warehouses
Leading contractor Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed to construct two further industrial warehouses at East Midlands Distribution Centre (EMDC) following its recent appointment at Castlewood Business Park.
Laurence Green appointed as Head of Major Bridges & Structures at...
Amey Consulting appoints Laurence Green as its new Head of Major Bridges & Structures for its Highways & Property business.
Time and attendance technology: Embracing digital transformation for FM
Recently, we caught up with Christian Berenger, Head of Workforce Management at Ezitracker (part of the ERP division within The Access Group) to discover how they support digital transformation in the Facilities Management sector and beyond.
How technology collaboration is driving net zero carbon success
The technology is already in place to meet net zero targets - collaboration, interoperability and a change of mindset to value the entire building lifecycle will be key to achieving them, says Mark Coates, international director of public policy and advocacy at Bentley Systems.
Modern methods of construction: Challenges and opportunities
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offer huge opportunities to deliver better buildings but realising them will require fundamental changes. Alison Nicholl, head of Constructing Excellence at BRE, discusses the need for lasting transformation.