Graphene resurfacing trials begin on A1 in Northumberland
National Highways will trial the use of graphene along three miles of the A1’s northbound carriageway between Newton on the Moor and West Cawledge, Northumberland.
3D digital twin platform integrates with Procore
Cupix has expanded the integration of its CupixWorks 3D digital twin platform with Procore Technologies.
Laing O’Rourke appoints new head of digital
Adrian Spragg joins Laing O’Rourke from Accenture, where he was managing director for its UK aerospace and defence business.
Suicide prevention video to help construction workers
Almost 500 construction workers take their own lives every year in the UK and Ireland. An emotive video has been released to provide guidance for anybody affected, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.
Construction industry supports CITB levy proposals
Construction employers have backed CITB’s levy proposals to support skills and training across England, Scotland and Wales, through a consensus process.
Green Homes Grant ‘set up to fail’, says NAO report
Only 5,600 of the expected 82,500 jobs were created under the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme and £314m of the £1.5bn has been spent, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Green Unit opens new modular building factory
The new modular construction factory will enable Green Unit to significantly boost production as well as improve efficiency by up to 75%.
Registration opens for 2021 Vectorworks Design Summit
Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has opened the registration for its sixth Vectorworks Design Summit.
Godwin Developments appoints three new senior roles
Godwin Developments has today (8 September) announced the appointment of three property professionals to its senior team.
HS2 archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon church in Stoke Mandeville
Archaeologists working on the HS2 project have made a new discovery, uncovering what they believe to be the remains of an Anglo-Saxon church underneath the structure of the Norman church they were excavating.
The future of the AEC industry and the evolution of SCIA
In light of SCIA Engineer's new structural engineering software update – Irca Schepers, account manager at SCIA, interviewed Hilde Sevens, CEO at SCIA and Viktor Várkonyi, chief division officer at the Nemetschek group about the trends and the future of the AEC industry.
Green light for major Modern Wharf mixed-use scheme
The Royal Borough Greenwich’s planning committee has given the go-ahead for plans to deliver 1,500 new homes and employment space at U+I’s Modern Wharf.
Married construction directors banned for 18 years
Norman and Jane Thornton, a married couple from Telford, directors of the construction company Norjan (Properties) Limited, have been banned for 9 years each after diverting over £124,000 away from creditors.
EQUANS secures £31m low carbon Liverpool scheme
EQUANS has been appointed to a £31m contract to deliver a 10-storey, low carbon development in Liverpool City Centre on behalf of Home Group.
Construction underway on £7m Lincoln affordable housing project
Willmott Dixon has started construction of 42 new homes comprising 32 two to four-bedroom houses, four two-bedroom bungalows and six one-bedroom apartments.
nmcn appoints Gavin Davies as new telecoms managing director
Construction and engineering company, nmcn plc, has announced the appointment of Gavin Davies as managing director for its telecoms business unit.
Homes England launches new land disposal approach
Housebuilders of all sizes will find it easier than ever to access Homes England land, with the launch of the new delivery partner dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
Muse to deliver new Travelodge at Rotherham’s Forge Island
Muse Developments and Rotherham Council have exchanged a deal with Travelodge to become the latest occupier at Forge Island, which will see a new 69-room hotel delivered in Rotherham town centre.
Kier hands over all-through school in Portsmouth
Kier has handed over the new development of the existing Mayfield School in Portsmouth, Hampshire to the Department for Education (DfE).
A new model for building better homes in Lambeth
Homes for Lambeth has launched its new sales brand, Addition by Homes for Lambeth and unveils its first scheme for sustainable housing in the borough.
Modern Methods for modern projects: How MMC enhance construction techniques
Derek Orr, Balfour Beatty’s project director of new nuclear and major projects, discusses the company’s approach to offsite manufacturing, DfMA and looks at how this was applied on the Hinkley nuclear plant project.
Construction faces cement shortages as drivers ballot for strike action
The construction industry could face severe cement shortages if lorry drivers employed by Hanson vote for strike actions in a pay dispute on the Castle Cement contract.
Barclays & HGP to fund Waltham Forest affordable housing scheme
Pocket Living has agreed a deal with two new funding partners, Barclays and Housing Growth Partnership to deliver its latest affordable housing development in Waltham Forest.
ISG begins works on Northumberland battery Gigaplant
ISG has begun enabling works on the Gigaplant site in Cambois, Northumberland which will create around 3,000 direct jobs.
First learners welcomed at ‘Future of Construction’ Training Centre
Winvic Construction and IM Properties have welcomed the first learners inside its new ‘Future of Construction’ training centre in Leicestershire.
Supply chain pressures threaten to derail construction projects
Severe supply chain pressures restrain purchasing activity and building projects in August, as 68% of construction companies reported even longer delivery times for materials compared to July.