TA Associates and LEA Partners back Enscape and Chaos merger
The Enscape and Chaos merger will establish a global leader in the 3D visualization and design workflow software sectors, with a focus on the AEC, Visual Effects (VFX) and Product Design verticals.
Mace completes landmark LSE Marshall Building
Mace, together with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) celebrate the completion of the new Marshall Building.
Ceremony marks opening of G F Tomlinson’s Anker Valley Primary School
Anker Valley Primary School in Tamworth, Staffordshire has been completed by Midlands-based contractor G F Tomlinson and marked by a grand opening ceremony.
Demand for offsite housing construction increases
The market for offsite housing construction continued to grow during 2021, despite the impact of the pandemic, as confidence, capacity and quality in the sector continue to grow, according to the Offsite Construction Market Report – UK 2021-2025 from AMA Research.
Adding significant value to the volumetric modular sector
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) leads best practice protocols, the development of standards and is represented on many committees for the benefit of members.
ABC+ Warranty Winter Update
The ABC+ Warranty winter update is here featuring HSBC’s approval of ABC+ 10 Year Structural Warranty, the New Home Quality Board, the new requirements for electric charging vehicle points, plus awards.
Education unions voice concerns over indoor air quality in schools
In a joint statement, six trade unions have urged the government to fund schools in tackling the ongoing indoor air quality (IAQ) crisis in school buildings.
Jemma Harris inspires women to reject job stereotypes
Actis regional sales director and Women in Construction ambassador Jemma Harris urges women to reject stereotypes and follow their dreams – whatever they may be.
McAvoy Group to deliver three new £40m educational facilities
The McAvoy Group is delivering three new educational facilities valued at £40m, on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE).
Building on sustainability through the construction lifecycle
Dr Axel Kaufmann, CFOO & Spokesman of the Executive Board, Nemetschek Group, explores how buildings can be planned, built and managed much more sustainably over the entire construction lifecycle.
Land of confusion? Making sense of the Community Infrastructure Levy
A lack of understanding about the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is costing developers, self-builders and small builders time and money unnecessarily. Alun Oliver, managing director of property tax specialists E3 Consulting, explains how the company’s own research has illustrated the importance of acting early
Loo locations should be accessible to all
About Access discusses the importance of loo locations at the design and construction stage in order to eliminate accessibility issues.
Ancoats Dispensary development appointed to EWC
Eric Wright Construction has been appointed by Great Places for the redevelopment of Ancoats Dispensary on Old Mill Street in Manchester city centre and construction will start in the coming weeks.
Conserve and refurb: Reinvigorating heritage buildings
Changing briefs in a post-pandemic world recognise the value of repurposing heritage buildings, say Amy Punter, Olivia Evans and Kate Glensman of engineering consultancy Hoare Lea.
Tilbury Douglas completes Walsall Manor Hospital theatre refurbishment
Tilbury Douglas has successfully completed the theatre refurbishment at Walsall Manor Hospital, on behalf of the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
I-Construct and BRE launch new SME business scheme
New business scheme launched by I-Construct and the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to help 20 small and medium-sized businesses.
Kier’s new Illuminate trial paves the way for digital roads
Kier Highways has revealed their Illuminate trial, which tests how existing highway infrastructure could be used to help make digital roads a reality.
Eco-friendly housing scheme wins a Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award
United Living New Homes, a leading UK placemaker, has been awarded a Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award for its innovative eco-friendly housing development at Shaldon Road, Bristol.
Keepmoat Homes given go-ahead to develop Cheddar brownfield site
Keepmoat Homes have announced that plans to redevelop Cheddar brownfield site into a new housing development have been given the go-ahead, following the purchase of land at Steart Farm.
Morgan Sindall completes £14.6m Community College expansion project
Morgan Sindall has completed a two year, £14.6m development and expansion project at Cromwell Community College, in Cambridgeshire.
Is net zero a pipe dream for the construction industry?
Peter Sayce, chief product officer at Bramble Energy, addresses sustainability scepticism in the construction industry and explores emerging technology that can lower carbon emissions.
Building Indonesia’s new high-speed rail stations
Some would say that delivering four new high-speed rail (HSR) train stations in just 36 months is impossible. Yet between Jakarta and Bandung, the engineering and construction teams at PT Wijaya Karya are doing just that.
Orbit chair Baroness Tessa Blackstone announces retirement
Group board chair the Rt Hon. Baroness Tessa Blackstone has announced her retirement and will be replaced by David Weaver.
Battling mental health issues in the construction industry
We hear from blu-3 about the construction industry's battle with mental health issues and how one app is taking a proactive approach to mitigate the risk of mental illness.
Winvic Construction appointed to deliver Link Logistics Park in Ellesmere Port
The brownfield site will be converted into Link Logistics Park, consisting of a single unit and industrial space spanning more than 760,000 sq., making it the biggest single cross-docked warehouse being developed in the UK this year.
WILL+Partners appointed to design new Peartree Hostel
WILL+Partners Architects has been appointed by charity and housing provider One YMCA, to deliver a new Peartree Hostel in Hertfordshire.