New safety and sustainability guidance for architectural institutions
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published new guidance for schools of architecture on fire and life safety design and environmental sustainability.
A new approach to support mental health in construction
A consistent approach to supporting construction workers’ mental health is the goal of a new initiative led by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and CITB.
[VIDEO] Modular 10-storey building erected in one day
A Chinese modular construction specialist has erected a 10-storey apartment building in just over one day.
BAM appoints new head of social impact
BAM Construct UK has appointed Dannielle Aberg as its new head of social impact to draw together the company’s wider sustainability and procurement approaches.
Gentoo pursues partners for £65m property investment schemes
The Gentoo Group is seeking partners to support the delivery of major investment work to its housing portfolio across three major schemes.
Selectaglaze continues to install secondary glazing at Gray’s Inn
Gray’s Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London, the farthest away from the Royal Courts of Justice and the smallest of the four. Using secondary glazing the Inn is now a warmer and quieter environment.
Plans unveiled for mixed-use scheme at Deansgate Renaissance site
Property Alliance Group and Starwood Capital have unveiled plans for a 27-storey mixed-use scheme at Manchester’s former Renaissance site on Deansgate.
Balfour bags spot on Hub South East
Hub South East Scotland has added Balfour Beatty to its supply chain as a third Tier 1 contractor, joining Morrison and BAM Construction.
Mitie installs first electric vehicle charge points for Royal London
Mitie, supporting Royal London, has installed the first ten electric vehicle (EV) charge points at its office in Alderley Park.
[VIDEO] Morgan Sindall opens The Spine in Liverpool
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed The Spine, billed as one of the world’s healthiest buildings, in Liverpool. Watch the video here.
Retrofitting for energy efficiency: PAS 2035, a guiding light
Retrofitting your stock for energy efficiency probably feels like an overwhelming battle; a job that will never end. Where to start? How to prioritise? What measures to install?
Turner & Townsend wins co-located market site contract
The City of London Corporation has appointed Turner & Townsend to project manage the construction of a purpose-built wholesale market facility in Dagenham Dock and Gardiner & Theobald as cost consultants
Arup’s email management solution releases new mobile app
Mail Manager, developed by Arup, has announced its new mobile application, offering users the ability to intelligently file and search for business-critical emails via a mobile device.
HS2 to harness 3D printed graphene reinforced concrete
HS2 is deploying ‘Printfrastructure’, a 3D reinforced concrete printing technology, to help cut carbon on the project by up to 50%.
Plans unveiled for ‘world-class’ film and TV studios in Hertfordshire
Blackstone and Hudson Pacific Properties plan to create a major new centre for film, TV and digital production in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.
Flying the flag for digital transformation in construction
BIM has changed and evolved so much over the years, but the UK cannot rest on its laurels if it is to uphold its reputation as world leaders, says Sean Keyes, managing director at Sutcliffe.
Wates appoints new healthcare team to drive expansion
Wates has appointed a new senior healthcare team to drive future expansion in healthcare construction.
Costain appointed to deliver road upgrades in North East
Highways England has appointed Costain to build safer, smoother and more reliable journeys through some of the North East’s busiest sections of the A1.
New planning rules ‘weaken local communities’, RTPI warns
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has warned the expansion of Permitted Development Rights could cause serious damage to English communities.
BIM-SPEED launches BIM for Building Renovation competition
BIM-SPEED has launched the EU BIM for Building Renovation competition for design and construction professionals and students.
Modernising energy metadata to speed up the transition to net zero
Simon Evans of Arup and Gavin Starks of Icebreaker One discuss their work with Hippo Digital on the next phase of the government’s Energy Data Visibility Project, which aims to accelerate the journey towards net zero by improving access to energy metadata.
Making historic school buildings fit for modern education
Daniel Barker, head of education development at Darwin Group, explains how Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are proving to be an effective solution for revamping outdated educational buildings.
Engineering company pleads guilty after employee scalped
An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees suffered scalping injuries when her hair became entangled in a pillar drill.
JV North appoints contractors to £560m framework
JV North, which has 13 members made up of housing associations and local authorities, tendered the four-year framework in April.
Mace to deliver new office building in Berkeley Square
Mace has been appointed by Astrea to deliver a new office development at 38 Berkeley Square, the scheme includes 9,000 sq ft of retail use on the ground and lower floors.
Willmott Dixon wins £34m Station Quarter contract in Telford
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Telford & Wrekin Council to deliver the first phase of the town’s Station Quarter project, a regeneration project made possible after the council secured £22.3m from the Government’s Towns Fund.