A call to arms – modern methods of construction for all
There are lots of reasons not to start engaging with modern methods of construction (MMC). Too risky, too expensive, too many unknowns, too much else to do. Especially if you’re a smaller housing provider.
Go-ahead for QPR’s new training ground in Heston
The London Borough of Hounslow Council has approved planning permission for a new Queens Park Rangers training ground in Heston.
Construction work underway on mixed-use Mayfair scheme
Ardmore has officially started on site to construct a landmark mixed-use scheme as part of the redevelopment of the former Carrington Street NCP car park in Mayfair.
Contractor fined after employee falls fifteen feet from scaffolding
A contractor has been fined £18,000 after an employee fell fifteen feet from scaffolding, resulting in ten fractured ribs, a fractured shoulder and a collapsed lung.
Vectorworks nominated in Construction Computing awards
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. earns three nominations for the 2021 Construction Computing awards, including ‘BIM Software of the Year’.
NHBC report gives housebuilders direction on electric vehicle charging
The NHBC Foundation has published a new report looking at one of the critical aspects that housebuilders and developers will need to consider as the UK aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Manchester’s Island secures planning permission
Joint venture partners Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and property developer HBD have secured detailed planning permission for Island, their 100,000 sq ft office building in Manchester city centre.
Urban Splash to lead £750m Swansea regeneration
Swansea Council has appointed Urban Splash as development partner for a number of key sites, including the Civic Centre, Swansea Central North and a plot of land running alongside the River Tawe in the St Thomas area of the city.
Kevin Sulca’s Ventanilla House wins SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition
The RIBAJ/Norbord Europe, now part of West Fraser, competition is designed to encourage architects to push the creative boundaries when considering the use of SterlingOSB Zero.
Tilbury Douglas hands over £10m West Oaks School campus in Leeds
Tilbury Douglas has successfully completed and handed over a new teaching facility to the West Oaks School – Woodhouse Learning Campus in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Caddick secures £2m fit out contract for Bolton warehouse
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £2m contract to fit out a warehousing and office unit on the Logistics North industrial park in Bolton.
Balfour Beatty wins £85m overhead line contract in Scotland
Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £85m contract to deliver the second phase of overhead line works in the West of Scotland between Port Ann and Crossaig, on behalf of SSEN Transmission.
[VIDEO] Revit plugin for interior design – Blocks custom add-in
Block Revit was founded in 2019, and it is the world’s first subscription club focused on Revit families for interior design. Discover more here.
L&G acquires Kent site for next modular homes scheme
Legal & General Modular Homes has acquired a site in Littlestone, Kent, which has outline planning permission for the development of 80 homes.
Six shortlisted for HS2’s £240m advanced civil works contracts
HS2 has invited six firms to tender for advanced civil works (ACW), a two-part enabling works contract for the phase 2a route from the West Midlands to Crewe.
Will construction supply shortages dent safety progress?
The Government’s bid to ‘build back better’ has reaffirmed an urgent need to improve construction output. Ian King, COO at Zeroignition explains why Brexit and the pandemic have together created a storm within the industry.
Actis’ Hybrid insulation ‘the best thing since sliced bread’
Builders working on a 6,700 sq ft barrel-roofed house in the Cotswolds say the Actis Hybrid insulation products they installed in it are ‘the best thing since sliced bread’.
Construction director banned for tax abuse
A construction director from Arbroath, Scotland, has been banned for 7 years after failing to explain more than £700,000 worth of expenditure.
Wates and DfE begins work on first net-zero schools
Wates Group will use modern methods of construction to build some of the UK’s first net-zero schools, supporting the country’s ambitious climate goals.
Kier hands over £57m student village in Warwick
Kier has successfully completed the final phase of the Cryfield student residences at the University of Warwick.
Go-ahead for £60m Manchester inland surfing lagoon
McKinney Group has been given the green light for plans to deliver a £60m inland surfing lagoon in Manchester.
Protecting classic cars with SterlingOSB Zero
Bindloss Dawes has used West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero products to create a workshop and garages for an avid classic car collector.
Willmott Dixon secures £8m Innovation Central in Darlington
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Darlington Borough Council to deliver the £8m Innovation Central in Darlington.
Glasgow launches £30bn ‘Greenprint for Investment’
Glasgow City Council has launched its 'Greenprint for Investment', a portfolio of investment projects designed to give a significant boost to the city's target to reach net-zero by 2030.
Procore unveils multiple platform updates
Procore Technologies, Inc. has unveiled multiple platform updates to further meet the needs of its global customers.
Costain appoints new communications and investor relations director
Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has appointed Louise Bryant as its new Group communications and investor relations director.