Arcadis commits to accelerate net zero transition
Arcadis has committed to accelerating the transition to a net zero world, in which greenhouse gas emissions no longer contribute to climate change.
Unite raises concerns over HS2 safety failings
Unite has blamed a wave of serious accidents on the HS2 tunnelling and track laying project in London, on a refusal to allow the union to speak to workers.
Partnership to develop utilities digital twin
Anglian Water, BT and UK Power Networks have formed a new partnership with the National Digital Twin programme to deliver a digital twin across energy, water and telecoms networks.
Laing O’Rourke unveils latest gender pay gap analysis
Targets announced by Laing O’Rourke include an ambitious commitment to address gender balance and ensure equal numbers of men and women across the global staff population by 2033.
Five years on: Hinkley Point C workforce reaches 22,000
The number of people across Britain working on the Hinkley Point C power station has reached 22,000, this includes 6,300 on site.
Concentration enhanced with Selectaglaze secondary glazing
The standard of an institution’s education is down to the teacher’s skills and the individual; others will place more importance on the resources of the school. But what about the building itself? The sound of commuter traffic from the outside drifts in, voices in the hallway can be heard as people walk to class, a draft from the windows sweep in – not a straightforward environment to learn in.
Muse to deliver next phase of Stockport Exchange scheme
Muse Developments has received consent from council planners to bring forward the latest phase at Stockport Exchange – one of Greater Manchester’s most connected and accessible business hubs.
The decline of department stores means more space for mixed-use
Simone Protheroe, an associate on the construction team at national law firm Clarke Willmott, looks at how the changing face of the high street could be good news for increasingly popular mixed-use developments – and what this will mean for the communities surrounding them.
It’s time to transform the construction schedule
After the pandemic, businesses across many industries are still adjusting their models to prepare for any potential hiccups, or even further global disasters. Garrett Harley, director at Oracle Construction explains why the construction industry is no exception.
Amey secures place on National Grid framework
Amey has secured a five-year contract with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) on the RIIO-T2 electricity construction mechanical and electrical installation framework.
Willmott Dixon bags £60m Rochdale regeneration scheme
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed Willmott Dixon for a large regeneration that will see the company deliver 242 apartments and a Hampton by Hilton hotel in the town centre.
Data, technology and the evolution of site sourcing
Finding the right site is all-important for any development – but the process can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Hugh Gibbs, co-founder of SearchLand, says harnessing data and digital technology can give developers a head-start.
Plans to ease South Worcestershire’s housing supply shortage
Terra has submitted plans for 30 homes with extensive landscaping and public open space, located on the outskirts of the South Worcestershire village of Callow End.
First tunnels for HS2 reach one mile mark under the Chilterns
The first enormous 2,000-tonne tunnelling machine has passed the one-mile mark during the construction of the first tunnels for HS2.
VolkerWessels unveils ambitious carbon reduction strategy
VolkerWessels UK has published its Carbon Reduction Strategy, setting out its target of being net zero by 2035.
Mott MacDonald expands senior healthcare team
Mott MacDonald has made three new hires to its UK healthcare team; Steven Bentley as healthcare technical lead, Alison Ryan as deputy healthcare technical lead and Andy Witchell as strategy and development lead for health.
Marc Burton crowned Construction Manager of the Year
The winner of the Construction Manager of the Year Award 2021 is Marc Burton MBE FCIOB for his work on the Jersey General Hospital – Nightingale Wing.
Construction worker injured as sheet pile fell from mechanical excavator
Britcon (UK) Ltd have been fined £570,000 for safety breaches after an employee was struck by a falling load from a mechanical excavator.
United Living bags £55m build to rent scheme in Cardiff
United Living New Homes has been appointed by Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback to deliver new homes at its Dumballs Road development in Cardiff.
Mott MacDonald secures place on TfL engineering framework
Mott MacDonald has secured 21 lots on Transport for London's (TfL) latest engineering consultancy services framework.
SCAPE launches new social supply chain platform
SCAPE has launched The Social Partnership Portal, a website connecting buyers and suppliers that aims to drive social value across public sector procurement.
HS2 trials alternative fuels to cut carbon
The HS2 trial, carried out in partnership with Imperial College London and Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), measured tail-pipe emissions to determine the potential benefits of using alternative fuels when compared to red diesel.
Go-ahead for next phase of Mersey Heat network
Liverpool City Council has approved plans to connect the next phase of Peel NRE’s Mersey Heat.
Construction underway on £9.6m SEND school in Essex
Kier held a ceremony to mark the formal start of the project at Southview SEND School and New Rickstones Academy, both located at Conrad Road in Witham, Essex.
Former Rolls-Royce digital officer joins Costain
Costain has appointed Neil Crockett as an independent non-executive director with effect from 6 October 2021.
CSIC appoints three industry experts to governance board
Ainslie McLaughlin, Michaela Sullivan and Karyn Watt have joined the CSIC governance board to help drive innovation across Scotland’s built environment and support the sector’s sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.