Cadent hands out £600m construction management contracts
Cadent has awarded four construction management service contracts worth £600m to provide its mains replacement programme in each of its networks from April 2021.
Managing a new school build: A head teacher’s advice
Katherine Renshaw, former head teacher at Highcliffe Primary School, takes a look at the key considerations for a new school build.
The impact of the proposed Business and Planning Bill on construction
The Business and Planning Bill proposed by the government to deal with the growing impact of Covid-19 on development has a number of important changes that will impact the construction industry.
Muse and Get Living confirm plans for Lewisham Gateway scheme
Muse Developments and Get Living PLC have agreed a £252m funding deal to accelerate the delivery of the second and final phase of Lewisham Gateway, one of the largest regeneration schemes in the South East.
NHBC introduces new MMC acceptance service
NHBC has launched a new MMC acceptance service for the UK construction industry to build confidence in innovative construction.
Modular homes in Greenwich will be ‘greenest in UK’
The zero-carbon modular homes completed in Greenwich are set to be among the greenest homes ever built in the UK.
Engineers encouraged to have more imput on sustainable buildings
The CIBSE has released its updated guide on sustainability, empowering engineers to influence the work done and decisions made on building projects, to lead to more sustainable outcomes.
Underfloor air conditioning system increases design freedom
An innovative underfloor air conditioning system from AET Flexible Space has allowed architects to highlight key architectural features in a new refurbishment in the heart of central London.
Government unveils new £5.2bn investment to tackle flooding
The government has revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
Willmott Dixon to deliver Liverpool’s £15m Project Violet
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Sci-Tech Daresbury joint venture to deliver the £15m Project Violet scheme in Liverpool.
Construction output begins to rise after dramatic plunge
Construction output grew by 8.2% in May following the record decline of 40.2% in April 2020, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) report.
Guidance launched to future-proof construction contracts
The Construction Leadership Council’s Covid-19 task force has published guidance on future-proofing construction contract amendments.
PfH seeks contractors for £490m social housing repairs backlog
Procurement for Housing (PfH) is on the hunt for contractors to deliver £490m worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords through a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
Mace Dragados starts work on HS2 Euston station
The Mace Dragados joint venture has moved onto the construction site adjacent to Euston station to begin work on HS2’s new Euston station.
Task group to ‘demystify’ procurement of renewable energy & offsets
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced a new task group which will develop guidance on the procurement of renewable energy and carbon offsets for the built environment.
Build-Zone hires new business development manager
Structural warranty provider, Build-Zone, has appointed Zaf Choudry as business development manager, to join its fast-growing business development team.
New BIM standard offers security-minded approach
BSI has published the new international BIM standard, BS EN ISO 19650-5:2020, which aims to help the AEC industry reduce the risks associated with sensitive information.
New framework to transform Bristol’s city centre
A vision for the transformation of Bristol’s city centre, to create a healthier, sustainable and climate-resilient city, will be considered by Bristol City Council’s Cabinet tomorrow (14 July).
Arup and Ramboll win technical adviser role on Highways England framework
Arup, in collaboration with Ramboll, has secured a technical adviser role on Highways England’s Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP) framework.
Morgan Sindall delivers affordable housing in Hangleton
Morgan Sindall has delivered affordable housing in Hangleton ahead of schedule, as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s New Homes for Neighbourhood programme.
Education projects benefit from government preference for MMC
It is almost back to school time and what a great opportunity to check out some of the recent schools projects delivered by Spatial Initiative, the specialist education arm of ESS Modular.
Green light for £30m community health centre in Newry
A consortium led by Kajima Partnerships has received planning consent to build a new £30m community health centre in Newry, County Down.
Electric vehicle infrastructure and construction: Solving the riddle
Can infrastructure alone accelerate rapid growth to zero-emission vehicle adoption? Mark Richards of international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner examines the riddle of supporting the massive shift to electric vehicles and the opportunities for the construction industry to take a leading role.
Bimplus: How the openBIM platform improves construction coordination
Ineffective communication, planning and collaboration often result in construction projects that are delivered late, over budget and to inadequate quality standards. To overcome these challenges, the construction industry must find ways of working.
Changes to planning system to safeguard UK’s cultural heritage
In a bid to protect theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues, changes to the planning system have been announced.
Getting housebuilders back on track post-Covid
What can housebuilders do to recoup time and money from stalled construction sites? Craig Andrews of Wrekin Products discusses a proven technique to improve site efficiency through value engineering that many in the industry are not taking advantage of.