The Construction Playbook: A design transformation point of view
With the recent publication of the UK government's Construction Playbook aimed at anyone procuring publicly funded works, there’s a renewed call for our industry to reform not just the technical aspects of construction but also its design practices, working culture and behaviours. Lesley Waud, global head of design transformation at Atkins, takes a look.
Don’t shoot yourself in the foot trying to reduce greenhouse gas...
A new report from the European Academies Science Advisory Council argues that a fundamental policy changes are needed if we are to successfully tackle greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment, construction processes and the supply of building products. Dr William Gillett and Professor Brian Norton take a look.
Balfour sells three UK assets from its infrastructure portfolio
Balfour Beatty has sold its interests in three UK assets from its infrastructure investments portfolio.
Trail launched for low carbon 3D construction printing
A new partnership between United Utilities and Changemaker 3D Ltd has moved forward the possibilities of concrete printing technology in a way that will ultimately benefit construction.
Solar panels installed across schools in Essex to reduce carbon emissions
Mitie has worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of roof-mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county.
CLC joins calls for visa review amid HGV drivers shortage
The CLC has called for a review of the occupations eligible for a visa and an immediate update to the shortage occupations list to include HGV drivers.
Crossfield Living to deliver new homes at West Vale in Oldham
Crossfield Living is set to build 88 new homes in the West Vale neighbourhood as part of the £160m plan to deliver 850 homes in Oldham.
ISG bags £22m contract to deliver major logistics scheme
Contractor ISG has secured a £21.8m contract to deliver a major warehouse/logistics development in Avonmouth near Bristol.
Barhale appoints Martin Brown as new chief executive
Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has appointed Martin Brown as its new chief executive, taking over from Julian Ripley in September.
Laing O’Rourke secures funding to decarbonise manufactured concrete
Laing O’Rourke has secured a grant from the UK’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) to decarbonise manufactured concrete components used in construction.
Premier secures place on £1.6bn NHS modular framework
Premier Modular has won a place on the £1.6bn NHS shared business services modular construction framework in all seven lots.
Fire-safe cladding funds: A catalyst for change in construction
UK government fire-safe cladding funds should be the catalyst for change in construction, argue software specialists.
Scottish Government launches £10m funding to tackle biodiversity loss
£10m funding confirmed from Scottish Government for projects that restore nature, safeguard wildlife and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss.
Construction complete on Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station
Laing O'Rourke has completed the construction of the new Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station, with the station being officially transferred to Transport for London (TfL) ready for commissioning to prepare it for opening in the first half of 2022.
Procore expands into Middle East & North Africa
Construction management software provider, Procore Technologies, Inc. has expanded into the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).
Countryside adopts artificial intelligence proximity cameras
Countryside is the first UK developer to implement Safety Shield artificial intelligence collision avoidance technology across its sites.
ENGIE delivers £11m eco-friendly teaching space at University of York
A new teaching and learning centre, known as the Church Lane Building, has been unveiled at the University of York, following a transformation by ENGIE.
7 companies appointed to Scottish Water’s wastewater portfolio
Galliford Try, Clancy and Morrison Water Services are among the successful companies appointed to carry out essential work across Scottish Water’s water and wastewater portfolio.
Construction output expands at fastest pace since June 1997
Construction activity expanded at the fastest rate since 1997 in June, largely thanks to a sharp rise in new orders, according to the latest PMI data.
Why cybersecurity matters in construction: Part 2 of 2
Viewpoint share some construction cybersecurity best practices and insider tips on what to be on the lookout for.
Building back better through digital twins
The need to share information and digital twin technology will help create a better built environment, says Paul Simpson of Recticel.
Keltbray appoints new managing director for rail
Keltbray has appointed Neil Thompson as its new managing director for rail to progress the team's strategy for sustained growth.
Go-ahead for Scotland’s largest net zero housing scheme
Plans to deliver Scotland’s largest net zero housing development in Edinburgh have been given the green light by city planners.
A sustainable answer to material shortages
Sourcing locally and using reclaimed building materials is possible and should be part of the solution towards zero carbon and current material shortages, argues Andrew Richards, co-chair of the Supply Chain Resilience Sub-group of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum.
Secondary glazing solutions for Auckland Castle
The 900-year-old Aukland Castle closed in 2016 so that experts could renovate the historic site back to its original 18th Century grandeur. Selectaglaze fitted parts of the Castle with a series of secondary glazing solutions.
Builder given community order for acting as director whilst bankrupt
Builder Steven Kerrigan has been given a 12-month community order and ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid work after acting as a director whilst bankrupt.