Willmott Dixon secures £7.8m hospital expansion in Dorset
Procured using the SCAPE framework, Willmott Dixon has been appointed to remodel and expand Dorset Country Hospital’s emergency department.
Developer appointed for 9,000-home Essex garden community
Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, has been appointed development partner for a new 9,000-home garden community in East Colchester, Essex.
OPEN BIM is key to the future of the building industry
OPEN BIM offers a more democratic and flexible approach to delivering buildings, bringing significant added value to clients.
Decarbonising construction: Plotting your path to net zero
After what has been a challenging 18 months for many industries, construction included, one issue that has come to the fore is sustainability. Anthony Ainsworth, COO at E.ON UK, explores how we can decarbonise the built environment.
Premier Guarantee introduces flexible Build to Rent cover
Building warranty expert, Premier Guarantee has introduced a new flexible and innovative Build to Rent cover, PRS Select.
Self-isolating workers amplify building materials shortage
Self-isolating drivers, price inflations and uncertainty regarding deliveries are all exacerbating the ongoing construction material shortages, warn industry leaders.
Premier Modular secures major facilities contracts for HS2
Awarded by Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), Premier Modular has been contracted to provide project offices and welfare facilities for 15 sites that form part of the first phase of HS2.
Real-time insights: Accelerating a new era of smarter construction
Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, senior director of EMEA at Procore, looks at how unlocking real-time insight can better harness data and accelerate a new era of smarter construction.
Green light for next phase of Coventry Spirit Quarters regeneration
Keepmoat Homes has been given the go-ahead from Coventry City Council to deliver 94 new homes as part of the Spirit Quarters regeneration scheme.
HS2 shows equality, diversity and inclusion standards remain high
HS2’s annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report for 2020/21 shows that it continues to play a leading role in driving best practice across the country.
BAM bags Manchester UK Government Hub fit-out
BAM North West has been chosen by HMRC to fit-out the new UK Government Hub at 3 New Bailey, Manchester, which will deliver office space for 2,000 staff.
ACE releases new guide to help SMEs adapt to net zero...
A new net zero guide targeted at SMEs working in the built environment has been jointly released by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC).
ADEPT: Why we need a radical new housing policy
In May 2021, the ADEPT published a new Housing Policy Position, calling for a radical, far-reaching national housing policy to be introduced. Paula Hewitt, the new president of ADEPT, explains why.
Housing association begins hunt for new consultancy framework
Notting Hill Genesis is planning on developing a new consultancy framework to support the delivery of new homes across London.
Muse appoints new North West development surveyor
Muse Developments has appointed Joe Stockton as its new development surveyor for the North West office, bringing through the next generation of urban regenerators.
Graham to deliver M2 junction 5 improvements
Following Government approval, Graham has been awarded a contract with Highways England to upgrade Junction 5 of the M2 motorway in Kent.
Modular Building Institute-sponsored 2021 Offsite Construction Expo returns
The Modular Building Institute-sponsored 2021 Offsite Construction Expo is back in Denver, USA, and online – registration is now open.
Mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality
With concerns over indoor virus transmission and the health impacts of air pollution, as well as condensation, mould and overheating, ventilation has become a key concern in our buildings. Paul Williams of Domus Ventilation looks at how to improve indoor air quality.
Jarvis lands latest phase of £400m Watford Riverwell scheme
Jarvis Contracting has been appointed by Watford Health Campus Partnership to deliver the ‘Avenues at Riverwell’ scheme, part of the £400m Watford Riverwell regeneration.
NHBC data reveals new home registrations hit 14-year high
According to NHBC, registrations peaked at a 14-year high to 46,452 homes in Q2 2021, demonstrating that supply is increasing rapidly, as housebuilders and developers respond to the strong demand for new homes.
Vectorworks joins Open Geospatial Consortium to boost BIM and GIS standards
3D design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks has joined the Open Geospatial Consortium to offer its expertise in connecting BIM and GIS workflows.
Collida and Architype team up to develop low carbon homes
Collida, a Willmott Dixon company, has signed a five-year partnership with Architype, to develop a new generation of sustainable homes using MMC solutions.
Highways England unveils plans to target net zero by 2050
Highways England has revealed ambitious plans to rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance and operations, and support the transition to zero emission vehicles.
Creating a digitally enabled estate – in Antarctica
The team working on the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme is taking on a unique test. Andy Krebs, digital strategy lead at Ramboll, explains how digital is helping to deliver.
Lendlease to end use of liquid fossil fuels on UK construction...
Lendlease is phasing out liquid fossil fuels such as diesel and petrol on any of its UK construction projects, as part of its commitment to tackle climate change.
Offsite Expo: A masterclass in advanced building technology
Bringing together the sector’s most influential innovators, Offsite Expo provides unparalleled access to a wealth of industry intelligence and offsite expertise. Leading multidisciplinary offsite specialists from Cogent Consulting have played a central role in developing the Masterclass speaker programme – here, managing director Darren Richards shares a few of the many highlights.