Kier appointed to £7bn DfE 2021 Construction Framework
Kier has been appointed to the Department for Education’s £7bn construction framework, which will cover all types of education buildings in England, including schools, universities, and technical colleges.
Balfour Beatty strengthens its commitment to hiring young people
Balfour Beatty has strengthened its commitment to hiring apprentices, graduates and trainees for the second year running.
Riverside Scotland provides affordable modular housing to veteran families
Riverside Scotland has opened up the ‘nation’s largest’ affordable modular housing development, with four homes being allocated to military veteran households.
Hayfield uses fingerprint drug testing across its construction sites
Hayfield uses fingerprint technology to screen for recent drug use across its construction sites, supporting health and safety.
Multiplex releases social equity strategy to tackle construction inequality
Global construction contractor Multiplex has launched a 10-year social equity strategy, to help to address inequality and injustice in the construction industry.
UK BIM Framework updates guidance for the ISO 19650 series
The Centre for Digital Built Britain, BSI and the UK BIM Alliance, have updated the online documents for guidance on the BS EN ISO 19650 series.
Tackling fuel poverty with a retrofit programme
Following Fuel Poverty Awareness Day last week, SWPA look at what more can be done to help the 4 million households that live in fuel poverty.
RECOM appointed to complete stalled Manchester apartment scheme
RECOM has been appointed as the main contractor to complete formerly stalled multi-million-pound apartment development, opposite Manchester O2 Apollo.
Construction prices will continue to inflate into 2022
Arcadis has updated its tender price forecast and predicts that inflation is set to continue into 2022, amidst the energy crisis.
Scottish Procurement Alliance launches free of charge call-off service
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a free of charge call-off service for its public sector partners to simplify the procurement process.
How the cement industry can drive net zero goals
Conor O’Riain, Managing Director at Ecocem, explores how the construction industry is using sustainability measures to contribute to net zero goals.
Dark clouds for SME developers
SME developers play a crucial role in UK housing delivery. They are more nimble than their larger counterparts, often more innovative, and able to transform smaller sites that get overlooked.
Skanska UK tackles under-representation of young Black men in construction
Skanska UK participates in programme to tackle the under-representation of young Black men in construction.
CICV Forum issues COVID-19 health and safety warning ahead of winter
Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued a winter warning to the construction industry urging them to follow COVID-19 health and safety measures.
SNC-Lavalin secures contract to maintain Ireland’s motorway network
SNC-Lavalin has been commissioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), to oversee the maintenance of Ireland’s motorway and dual carriageway network.
BAM bags Constructing Excellence awards for landmark projects
BAM Construction celebrates success at the 2021 Constructing Excellence Awards, after two landmark projects delivered by its North East team were recognised.
Travis Perkins plc commits to Disability Confident scheme
Travis Perkins plc has announced that it has signed up to the Department for Work & Pensions Disability Confident scheme.
Wates Construction begins work on Leeds affordable housing scheme
Wates Construction has started work on a new £40m Leeds affordable housing scheme in Middleton.
HS2 launches first Midlands tunnel boring machine
HS2 has launched its first tunnel boring machine in the Midlands, to dig a one-mile tunnel under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire, preserving wildlife habitats above.
BSRIA releases new update to water treatment guide
BSRIA announces an update to its seminal water treatment guide, Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 50/2021).
Caddick appointed to deliver Smurfit Kappa factory extension
Caddick Construction has been selected to deliver a 14,500 sq m factory extension for Smurfit Kappa in North Wales.
Green Homes Grant “underperformed badly” says PAC report
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme “underperformed badly”, in its latest report.
Top 50 construction startups list revealed
CEMEX Ventures has published its top 50 construction startups list for 2021, featuring the top 50 solutions from the construction technology ecosystem.
Morgan Sindall to deliver £31m Springwell Gardens development in Leeds
Morgan Sindall has secured a new contract with Citylife to deliver a £31m residential apartment development in Leeds.
Willmott Dixon appointed to build sustainable learning environment
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to build a new £21m ultra-sustainable, net zero learning environment for 750 students, at Tarleton Academy in Preston.
Balfour Beatty launches sustainable site cabin, EcoSense
A world first in construction and infrastructure, EcoSense is the collaborative effort of Balfour Beatty and Sunbelt Rentals and offers a sustainable site cabin design that incorporates disability and neurodiverse components.