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Re-flow’s rail industry debut at Railtex / Infrarail

The team from Re-flow Field Management made their rail industry debut at the historical London Olympia, showcasing their award-winning field operations software for rail at Railtex / Infrarail.

Vistry begins work to deliver 331 homes in Durham

Vistry Partnerships North East is collaborating with believe housing to work on the second phase of Bishops Park to deliver 331 homes in Durham.

Holmes Miller strengthens senior team with new appointments

Holmes Miller has strengthened its senior team with new appointments, as seven staff are promoted across its Glasgow and London offices.

Glencar to build new industrial units at St Modwen Park Newport

Glencar has been appointed by St Modwen Logistics to construct four new industrial units at St Modwen Park Newport.

The benefits of MMC & procurement barriers to adoption

Phillip Blackmore, regional procurement manager, SWPA, discusses how contracting authorities can procure effectively to ensure they obtain the benefits of MMC.

Beard revealed as preferred bidder for Surrey County Council developments

Beard has been announced as the preferred bidder for three multi-million pound Surrey County Council developments, which will provide much-needed community services across the region.

Galliford Try launches new Net Zero Partners programme

Galliford Try has announced the launch its new Net Zero Partners programme, which is an initiative to collaborate with its supply chain and design consultants to help the industry reach its net-zero carbon target.

How to accelerate the move to modern methods of construction (MMC)

The triple impact of the ever-increasing sustainability agenda, skills shortages, and the rising cost of materials calls for the construction industry to take modern methods of construction (MMC) seriously, Lee Wingate, associate director at McBains explains.

Re-flow Field Management Software at UKCW London 2022

The team from Re-flow Field Management were back on the road at the ExCeL London for UK Construction Week’s first show of the year, showcasing their award-winning field operations software for construction.

JDDK appointed to believe housing’s Architect Framework

JDDK Architects has been appointed to believe housing’s Architect Framework to work on its development programme to deliver affordable homes and regenerate communities.

Building Better appoint six manufacturers to join new offsite DPS

Building Better has appointed an initial six manufacturers to its new offsite DPS (dynamic purchasing system) for MMC category 2 construction systems.

Sheffield Housing Company appoints Howard Young as development manager

Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) - a housing regeneration partnership - has appointed Howard Young as its new development manager.

How digital software can drive sustainability in construction

Justin Moule, CEO of cloud construction software business Eque2 says digital software can drive sustainability in construction and win more business.  Here he explains why.

Bristol Dockland project, McArthur’s Yard, tops out

McArthur’s Yard, a major redevelopment project to transform Bristol Docklands, has reached a key milestone and topped out.

MHA awarded Customer Service Excellence Standard

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has been awarded its Customer Service Excellence Standard after independent inspection, achieving the highest possible Compliance Plus rating in 11 individual areas of its work.

How can Blockchain enable the standardisation of ESG in construction?

Blockchain provider Finboot looks at how emerging tech can play a role in validating and standardising ESG in construction.

Championing the next generation of women in the built environment

When you think of an industry historically dominated by men, the built environment sector may be one of the first that comes to mind. Sarah Towers, operations manager at SPIE UK, explores how the sector can champion the next generation of women in the built environment.

How can construction keep pace with the evolving world of risk...

Tom Noctor, team lead and strategic product consultant at Procore, discusses why construction needs to find its appetite for risk mitigation, particularly in its processes, and how single platform technology can help.

NHS call centre benefitting from high energy-efficient heat recovery ventilator

A new NHS 24 call centre in Scotland is benefitting from improved energy efficiency after receiving heat recovery ventilator units from specialists S&P.

Planning approved for first Plasdŵr primary school

Planning has been approved for a new 'state-of-the-art' Plasdŵr primary school - it will be the first to be built in Cardiff's garden city development.

G F Tomlinson complete works on £10m manufacturing facility in Mansfield

G F Tomlinson has completed works on a new £10m light manufacturing facility in Mansfield, on Oakham Business Park.

Actis ticks all the ‘mandatory competencies’ boxes at RIBA CPD Providers...

The importance of sustainability, ethical practice and health and safety were key topics at a recent RIBA CPD Providers Network event attended by Actis specification manager Amaret Chahal.

Skanska completes £160 million Knightsbridge development

Skanska has completed £160 million Knightsbridge development combining 340,000 sqft of retail, commercial, residential and restaurant space for The Olayan Group.

Derelict seafront building could be turned into luxury boutique hotel in...

A derelict building, that was formerly a hostel, could be transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in Brighton following plans submitted to the city council.

dRofus client case study: Kingaroy Hospital, Queensland

Collaboration, validation and documentation benefits for architect, client and other stakeholders on a recent healthcare project at Kingaroy Hospital in Queensland – insights from Conrad Gargett.

M-AR delivers first fully solar-powered transport hub in Leeds

Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has created an environmentally-friendly terminus building for the first fully solar-powered transport hub in the UK, the Stourton Park and Ride.