Choosing when to use 360° photo capture and 3D laser scanners...
When you have both 360° photo capture and 3D laser scanners in your toolbox, you have two incredible resources at your disposal that can increase the efficiency of your project delivery, saving time, money and material waste, but how do you decide which to use on site?
Akela Group to deliver piling solutions for Leeds retirement village development
Akela Ground Engineering has been awarded a contract by Graham, to deliver piling solutions for two buildings within a new 110-acre retirement village in West Yorkshire.
L&G and Oxford Uni to deliver new postgraduate accommodation
Legal & General and Oxford University are developing a new postgraduate accommodation designed for families, as part of Legal & General and Oxford University’s £4bn partnership.
Heat Pump Association welcomes £30M investment in British heat pump manufacturing
Heat Pump Association (HPA) receives £30M investment in British heat pump manufacturing from the UK Energy Security Strategy.
Turley announces five appointments to strengthen NI operations team
Planning and development consultancy Turley announces five appointments to strengthen its growing Northern Ireland operations.
Graham appointed to £16m Chelmsford Bridge and Highway scheme
Graham has been appointed as the principal contractor to deliver a new £16m Chelmsford Bridge and Highway scheme, as part of the Chelmsford East Beaulieu S278 Works (RDR Phase 3) project.
NCC enters agreement with Cobuilder to introduce standardised digital language
NNC's collaboration with Cobuilder will enable the introduction of a standardised digital language in all projects.
[Video] Enscape 3.3 launches with new real-time visualization capabilities
Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, has released Enscape 3.3.
Galliford Try rebrands its Security and Active Fire business as Asset...
Galliford Try has rebranded its Security and Active Fire business as Asset Intelligence following the acquisition of nmcn’s water and asset security businesses in October.
Hillingdon school expansion provides hundreds of new pupil places
CPMG Architects and Bowmer + Kirkland have completed a new £14m Hillingdon school expansion for pupils of Nanaksar Primary School in West London, which will provide hundreds of school places.
SterlingOSB Zero features in Westminster housing and retail community project, Ebury...
SterlingOSB Zero panels have been used in a colourful, temporary development for Westminster City Council, Ebury Edge.
March construction PMI data shows fastest rise in construction orders
March construction PMI data has shown the fastest rise in construction orders since August 2021, which was boosted due to a sustained rise in new work.
Insulation specialist Actis is a CPD partner with LABC
As CPD Partners, Actis will participate in LABC’s monthly roadshows and a series of one-off topic or sector-specific events over the coming year.
Submissions now open for the 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has officially opened submissions for its 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship.
Riverstone announces The Bishops Avenue development by Hampstead Heath
Riverstone, one of London's exceptional housing providers for over 65s, has announced The Bishops Avenue development by Hampstead Heath.
GMI Construction signs charter to support young care leavers
GMI Construction Group has signed up to the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter, which was launched to reduce the number of young care leavers not in education, employment, or training.
Digital technologies will power the shift to Infrastructure 4.0
Infrastructure desperately needs updating and modernising to withstand the effects of climate change, rapid urbanisation and sustainability regulations. Digital technologies provide the tools to do so, says Gary Wong, industry principal – global infrastructure and water, AVEVA.
Beard completes new premises at the Park Centre in Knowle
Bristol-based construction firm Beard has completed new premises for The Park Centre in Knowle to house a number of community groups.
How construction utilises renewable energy to create a net zero carbon-built...
Anthony Maguire, director of Longevity Power, explores how the construction industry is utilising renewable energy to achieve a net zero carbon-built environment.
Boss Cabins donates standalone cabins to Ukrainian refugees
UK welfare manufacturer Boss Cabins is donating two of its standalone welfare cabins to help Ukrainian refugees.
Pegasus Group secures planning permission for 300 homes in Downham Market
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council has approved a reserved matters planning application for 300 homes in Downham Market by Pegasus Group.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme launch ‘Smart Check’ app
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has developed a ‘Smart Check’ app to boost competence and fight fraud.
Hub South West appointed to deliver new Dumfries High School
Dumfries and Galloway Council has appointed hub South West Scotland to develop the new Dumfries High School as part of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme.
Pocket Living secures £19.3m debt facility with Pluto Finance
Housing developer Pocket Living has secured a £19.3m debt facility with Pluto Finance against its recently completed Addiscombe Grove development in Croydon.
RICS launch revised service charge code for housing association tenants
Housing association tenants of long leasehold flats are to be included under a revised service charge code, alongside other proposed changes announced as part of a consultation by RICS.
How skilled women are breaking down barriers and building careers in...
What was once considered a male-dominated world is now home to ambitious, skilled women who are breaking down the barriers to smash gender stereotypes and bring a fresh perspective to the ever-changing construction industry.