AHTO appoints former Guinness Partnership MD to lead £1bn expansion
AHTO Group Ltd (AHTO) has appointed Linda Robinson, former development director at The Guinness Partnership, as its new managing director.
Willmott Dixon bags Oxford leisure decarbonisation deal
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxford City Council to deliver an extensive decarbonisation programme across four of the city’s leisure centres.
How will the fuel crisis impact construction projects?
Who bears the liability for any increased construction costs caused by the national fuel crisis? Sarah Wilson, construction partner at Bevan Brittan takes a look at what parties to the contract need to consider.
Supporting TIP to 2030 – and beyond
The Construction Innovation Hub’s focus on innovation is central to the delivery of the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Roadmap to 2030 against a backdrop of an ever-increasing digitalised and technologically advanced built environment, writes impact director David Philp.
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof will come into its own this...
An insulating breather membrane specifically designed for roofs will come into its own this autumn and winter, as it will help stave off the effects of the weather as temperatures plummet.
Go-ahead for Evelina London Children’s Hospital
Plans for a new building at Evelina London Children’s Hospital have been given the green light by Lambeth Council.
Green light for £450m Sunderland battery manufacturing plant
Sunderland City Council has approved plans for the UK’s first at-scale battery manufacturing plant at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP).
HS2 prepares to host biggest ever ‘Meet the Contractor’ event
HS2 is set to host its biggest ever ‘meet the contractor’ event, where more than 250 jobs, worth up to £160m, will be up for grabs.
The future of building is here!
Sips Eco is the UK’s premier award-winning Structural Insulated Panel manufacturer, designing and manufacturing highly energy efficient homes across the UK and Europe.
Net zero for existing buildings: Fabric First investigation
How can greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment be neutralised in order to meet the UK’s net zero ambitions?
Altrad Group buys RMD Kwikform
Interserve Group has announced the sale of RMD Kwikform, its equipment services arm, to the Altrad Group.
Galliford Try acquires nmcn water business for £1m
Galliford Try has acquired nmcn’s water business, including Lintott, after the company fell into administration.
Costain bags hydrogen storage facility contract
Costain has been awarded the concept development and FEED study for the HyNet project hydrogen storage facility in northwest England.
Amey appoints former Skanska boss as new rail sector director
Amey has appointed former Skanska operations director, James Holmes to join the company as its new rail sector director.
680 jobs saved as Svella acquires nmcn divisions
Svella has acquired the telecoms, plant hire, transport and accommodation divisions of nmcn out of administration, saving over 680 jobs.
New guidance on how to embed social value into the planning...
The Social Value Portal has launched new guidance on how to embed social value into the planning process.
Procore enhances platform to offer greater flexibility for project teams
Procore Technologies, Inc. has enhanced its platform to deliver added flexibility and deeper insights for project teams.
Revised plans in for Lowesmoor Wharf in Worcester
Developer Godwin Developments and Lowesmoor Regeneration Ltd have submitted revised plans for its waterside mixed-used scheme Lowesmoor Wharf in Worcester.
Waterproofing English hospitals
Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System Hydrophobic and Pore‐blocking Ingredient (HPI) for membrane‐free, truly waterproof structural concrete.
Turner & Townsend wins £23.3m Lower Thames Crossing contract
National Highways has appointed Turner & Townsend to deliver the £23.3m commercial partner contract on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing scheme.
Mace and Willmott Dixon join forces on healthcare projects
Mace Construct and Willmott Dixon Construction have joined forces to jointly target construction work in the UK healthcare sector.
Unlocking the value of MMC for social housing
Tony Woods, technical manager at LHC, explains how sector collaboration can help social housing providers to fully embrace MMC.
Construction growth slows as industry hit by rapid cost inflation
Construction growth slowed in September, as a ‘perfect storm’ continues to hamper availability of materials and labour across the UK.
Joint venture to deliver Clapham Park regeneration scheme
MTVH and Countryside have joined forces to deliver a regeneration scheme in Clapham, including at least 2,482 homes across 17 sites, of which 53% will be for affordable tenures.
Graham tops out University of York’s £130m student resi scheme
Graham has topped out at the University of York’s £130m flagship student accommodation project, which was built in only 58 weeks.
SIPs advice from some of the UK’s most experienced professional users
We hear from experienced SIPs users who nearly always buy SIPs from leading British manufacturer Hemsec - for very good reasons, as they explain.