Starting a conversation about mental health in the construction industry
Craig Sanders, joint managing director of Protrade, explores the topic of mental health in the construction industry, startling suicide statistics, and discusses the Lighthouse Club’s new ‘Help Inside The Hard Hat’ initiative.
Scotland faces a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, says MSP at...
Scotland is facing a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights Patrick Harvie has warned.
Roger Morton appointed as director of strategic change at Willmott Dixon
Roger Morton has been appointed to the newly created role of director of strategic change at Willmott Dixon.
How to keep site workers safe in hot weather
Construction workers are at a far greater risk from the associated dangers of too much sun exposure and it is vital that control measures are revised to ensure site workers are kept safe in hot weather. Sophie McCormick, a solicitor at Gateley Legal, explains how.
CEO of BRE urges Tory leadership candidates to reaffirm net zero...
In an open letter to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the CEO of BRE urges the Tory leadership candidates to recommit to decarbonising Britain’s buildings and reaching net zero targets.
£7.5m expansion at Pinderfields Hospital advances with MTX
MTX’s £7.5m expansion at Pinderfields Hospital is utilising MMC to deliver a new decant ward and general refurbishment.
Saint-Gobain acquires exterior building materials manufacturer
Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the U.S.
How to prevent construction site injuries and when can compensation be...
Jonathan White, legal and compliance director at National Accident Helpline, explains how/when industry workers can claim compensation for construction site injuries, and how employers can avoid incidences in the first place.
Section 52 revisited: a development land tax in its purest form
Stuart Andrews, product group head and Matthew Nixon, principle associate at Eversheds Sutherland, examine Section 52 agreements.
How can the construction industry build towards a net zero future?
In May, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee published a report calling for government action to help reduce CO2 emissions from construction, including the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for buildings. Committee chair Philip Dunne MP discusses the need for action to build towards a net zero future.
CIH launches construction product quality planning framework
The Construction Innovation Hub has today launched the Construction Product Quality Planning framework (CPQP), a new quality assurance framework to de-risk platform and offsite manufacturing
How can digital solutions keep growth in the construction industry sustainable?
Matthew Jones, founder of Open ECX, discusses resilience and growth in the construction industry and how to keep it sustainable with the help of digital solutions.
Micromobility: Designing a transport revolution
Federico Cassani, partner and global director of transport and mobility at engineering consultancy Buro Happold, explores how we can transform urban areas to integrate new micromobility infrastructure and kickstart a new transport revolution.
Designing in efficiencies: How offsite can assist with streamlining the construction...
MMC is creating a new set of design expectations and pushing boundaries with the use of new technologies and systems. As increased pressures from a global skills shortage continue, Martin Harvey, at McAvoy, discusses how offsite can help.
Construction commences on UK’s first secure school
Construction has begun at the country’s first secure school- a custodial facility to educate young offenders and prevent further crime.
July Construction PMI shows decline in output but increase in jobs...
Findings from the July Construction PMI indicate a strong rate of jobs growth but a reduction in UK construction output for the first time since early 2021.
Accessibility: Is it the tenants or landlords responsibility?
You won’t find it in the terms of a lease, but tenants' and landlords' responsibility around the occupation and use of commercial premises also extends to accessibility.
New home completions up by 16% in Q2 2022, reports NHBC
NHBC data reveals that new home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, up 16% on Q2 2021.
Councils given £6m in funding to enhance housing and support for...
£6m of funding has been announced to boost housing and support for vulnerable tenants from the Government’s Supported Housing Improvement Programme.
Modular contractor secures planning permission for student accommodation in Canary Wharf
Modular contractor and developer Tide Construction has secured planning permission to deliver new student accommodation in Canary Wharf.
Suppliers named for £500m public sector new build framework
Twenty suppliers have been awarded a place on a new £500m new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in Scotland.
New UK Health, Safety and Environment Director appointed by Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Lee Hewitt as UK Health, Safety and Environment Director, following Heather Bryant’s retirement.
Civil engineering firm fined after child dies on construction site
Howard Civil Engineering Ltd has been fined £600K after seven-year-old child dies on construction site.
How is modular technology helping institutions to build greener portfolios?
Modular technology solutions will be vital in helping institutions build greener portfolios, says Andrew Shepherd, managing director of modular housebuilder TopHat.
What are the next steps for making longer-lasting concrete?
Alessandro Tengattini, an instrument scientist at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), discusses research aimed at creating longer-life concrete for greener infrastructure.
Building sustainable healthcare facilities
Taking into account budget constraints, net zero commitments and the wellbeing of occupants, construction professionals must consider developing more sustainable healthcare facilities. Steve Richmond of REHAU Building Solutions discusses how healthy design principles are key.