Strengthening social value through modern methods of construction
It’s vital for those who are tendering or bidding for new projects to understand how MMC and social value can benefit their business, no matter where they sit within the supply chain, explains Robert Walton, Managing Director of Constructionline.
M-AR CPD provides invaluable offsite insight
M-AR has launched a brand-new CPD module focussed exclusively on modern methods of construction (MMC) and exploring how best to maximise the benefits of offsite.
ASBP announce winners of their annual sustainability awards
ASBP have announced the winners of the 4th annual ASBP Awards, following a ‘hybrid’ awards ceremony on Thursday 17th February at the EDGE Showroom in London and online.
ISG bags £50m historic Art Deco office refurbishment
ISG will restore the historic Art Deco office through a £50m refurbishment project of Northcliffe House.
Plans approved for 55 eco-efficient homes in Hallow
Hayfield has received planning permission from Malvern Hills District Council for a £20m development featuring 55 eco-efficient homes.
Cheshunt Community Hospital opens new dental clinic for special needs patients
Cheshunt Community Hospital has opened a new dental clinic designed for people with special needs as part of its mission to improve healthcare.
Planet Smart City launches €60m capital raise to accelerate business growth
Affordable housing company Planet Smart City has launched a €60m capital raise to accelerate the Group’s ambitious business plans.
Study finds that construction workers are at a higher risk of...
A recent study led by Boston University School of Public Health has found that construction workers are at a higher risk of exposing their families to toxic metals in their homes due to various work and home related factors.
AEC professionals hail Revizto+ at its Field Day event
Yoanna Ruseva & Francesca Lofiego of ISG, Josh Cole from Jacobs and Alberto Daniele from Multiplex, showcased the impressive benefits of Revizto+ at Revizto's Field Day event in London.
Fluor is designing a portable mental health Smart Pod
Fluor is currently designing a portable mental health Smart Pod than can be easily transported anywhere in the world to respond to global disasters.
Digital twin: Bridging the gap between vision and reality
What do clients really want from a digital twin? Igor Tsinman, co-founder and president of AMC Bridge, shares insights into the digital transformation of the AEC industry gained during a webinar organised by the company.
Building with sustainability and occupant wellbeing in mind
How do we build better buildings with sustainability and occupant wellbeing in mind while saving on costs and resources?
Hill Group to build 160 new sustainable homes in Croxley Green
The Hill Group has been given planning permission to build 160 new sustainable homes in Croxley Green, near Rickmansworth.
United Colleges Group announce new green skills hub for Brent
United Colleges Group are to deliver a new green skills hub at the College of North West London in partnership with Brent Council and other key stakeholders, worth half a million pounds.
New Busway Bridge project by Graham for Belfast Transport Hub
Civil engineering specialist GRAHAM will deliver the new Busway Bridge project to improve transportation links for the Belfast Transport Hub.
Tilbury Douglas announces partnership with pregnancy loss charity
Tilbury Douglas has announced its partnership with pregnancy loss charity CRADLE, in a construction industry ‘first’ to provide services to support those affected by early pregnancy loss.
Sustainable office spaces: What the future holds for commercial design
Kirsty Shearer, development director at Agilité Solutions looks at how we can shape the sustainable future of commercial design.
BioNTech introduces first modular mRNA manufacturing facility in Africa
BioNTech has introduced its first modular mRNA manufacturing facility to improve vaccine supply in Ghana, Africa.
Living Space gets green light for new eco-efficient affordable homes
Living Space Housing has received planning permission from Central Bedfordshire Council to build 57 new eco-efficient affordable homes, delivered by housing provider Stonewater to help meet local demand for high-quality affordable rent and shared ownership homes.
Durkan appoints Tim Carpenter as new managing director of construction
Durkan, a leading independent development and construction company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Carpenter as its new managing director of construction.
South Tyneside to receive multi-million brownfield regeneration scheme
South Tyneside is to receive a multi-million-pound brownfield regeneration scheme, which will revitalise derelict dockland into a thriving riverside quarter.
Multi-specialism consultancies sought for multi-million-pound public sector framework
Housing construction, fire safety and energy efficiency consultancies are encouraged to register interest for a new consultancy framework launching this summer.
Delivering Net Zero through Digital: The construction perspective
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group is calling for policy, tax incentives and support to be better targeted in order to drive investment in greener manufacturing. Floriane Fidegnon, head of industry, technology and innovation at Policy Connect, looks at how this could impact on construction.
Aerial mapping the way to greener homes
Aerial mapping reveals the potential of roof spaces to mitigate the effects of climate change.
O2 Arena badly damaged as Storm Eunice tears into the country
Storm Eunice has torn the O2 Arena roof to shreds, as red weather warnings, signalling a risk to property and life, continue to cause disruption across the UK.
Tarmac trials new low carbon concrete solution with Align
Tarmac has trialled a new innovative low carbon concrete solution with Align, the joint venture delivering the Central 1 (C1) section of HS2 Phase One.