Report calls for major projects to drive net zero and levelling...
Strengthening the role of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to improve major project delivery can help the government’s net zero and levelling up agendas, says a new report by CBI and Turner and Townsend.
How Access Construction Software supports contractors
Find out how Access Construction is helping main contractors and subcontractors streamline and improve efficiency with cloud hosting, estimating and ERP software solutions.
Sir Robert McAlpine commits to decarbonise its activities
Sir Robert McAlpine has announced a number of new initiatives to decarbonise its activities and set an emissions reduction target in line with a 1.5c future, as a new signatory of UN Race to Zero campaign.
Five AEC projects to create in Twinmotion
In the AEC industry, going from idea to bricks-and-mortar can be difficult - especially when trying to extrapolate real-life conditions from a BIM model.
Plans in for 1,600-home Aberfeldy masterplan
The EcoWorld London and Poplar HARCA joint venture, The Aberfeldy New Village LLP, has submitted plans for a new masterplan that will be the next stage of its regeneration project in Aberfeldy, East London.
Hunt begins for suppliers for £66m windows and doors framework
PVC-U and timber window and door manufacturers, suppliers and installers are being sought for new four-year Windows and Doors framework for public sector projects.
HSE launches campaign to promote mental wellbeing in construction
HSE has warned work-related stress and poor mental health are becoming a health and safety crisis in workplaces, as two in five employees report worsened mental health in the wake of Covid-19.
Costain appoints new MD to head up natural resources division
Costain has appointed Sam White as managing director for its Natural Resources division, effective from January 2022.
Galliford Try begins work on sustainable pilot school
Galliford Try has been awarded a contract to build the Marjorie McClure Special Needs and Disability School, as part of the new Sustainability Pilot Scheme for the Department of Education.
How to handle building material shortages with cost value reconciliation
Kate Waterfield, marketing manager at the Access Group, explores how to handle material shortages in construction with cost value reconciliation (CVR).
HS2 celebrates momentous carbon saving in Colne Valley Viaduct
HS2 confirmed that it is on track to cut the amount of embedded carbon in the Colne Valley Viaduct by at least 28.4%, as works continue for what will be the UK’s longest railway bridge.
Willmott Dixon bags West Sussex fire station
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, on behalf of West Sussex County Council, has chosen Willmott Dixon to deliver a fire service training centre and fire station.
Landsec develops £135m net zero transition investment plan
Landsec has created a new £135m net zero transition investment plan to help the group achieve its 2030 science-based targets and decarbonise its portfolio.
Structural engineers as an integral part of the BIM workflow
SCIA came up with a fast, easy-to-use, accurate and reliable application that enables structural engineers to automatically convert physical models from any 3D CAD software to create high-quality and accurate analysis models.
Amey Rail fined £600k for health and safety failings
Amey Rail has been fined £600,000 for failing to ensure lifting operations were properly planned, supervised, and carried out in a safe manner.
COP26: Week two construction highlights
As the final week of the COP26 climate conference draws to a close, and world leaders begin to finalise plans, we take a look at what the takeaways of the summit mean for the construction sector as the industry moves towards a sustainable future.
Keepmoat secures site for 470 new homes in Bridlington
Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has secured a site in Bridlington to deliver 470 new homes.
Willmott Dixon launches NEET training programme in Bedfordshire
Willmott Dixon has launched a new NEET training programme in Bedfordshire, which will provide a glimpse into life in the construction industry to at least 10 young people.
Torus appoints 28 organisations to consultancy framework
Housing developer Torus has appointed 28 new members to its consultancy framework, increasing access to affordable homes across the Northwest of England.
Using SharePoint to transform your client & project management
Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, takes a look at how using SharePoint can transform your client and project management.
Wates to install Cardiff’s first sustainable modular homes
Wates, in collaboration with Cardiff Council, is installing Cardiff’s first affordable and sustainable modular homes in Plasnewydd.
HE Simm appoints new MD to head up engineering division
HE Simm Group has appointed Marcus Wallis to head up its engineering division in the South.
AFRY relies on BIM during bridge construction
The engineers from AFRY Germany decided to use BIM for planning the Altglienicker Bridge in Berlin even though there was no contractual obligation to.
Construction businesswoman of the year: Diversity, women & new entrants
We spoke with Carol Massay, head of construction at the Access Group and winner of the ‘Construction businesswoman of the year’ at the Great British Business Woman Awards, to discuss her journey in the industry, as she sheds light on women, diversity and new entrants coming into construction.
Swan Group to deliver 750 new homes in South Ayrshire
Developer Swan Group has revealed plans to deliver a 750-home mixed-use development at Corton, South Ayrshire.
Call for mandatory licensing to ban cowboy builders
A Private Member’s Bill is calling for the mandatory licensing of construction companies to outlaw cowboy builders.