Dominvs Group receives planning permission for student housing scheme
Real estate developer Dominvs Group has received planning permission to build a 644-bed purpose-built student housing scheme in Holburn, which will deliver urgently needed accommodation in the heart of central London.
How we can begin to build better diversity in construction in...
Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, VP of EMEA, Procore, considers why diversity and inclusion are important to construction, what businesses should and can be doing to be more inclusive, and how companies can attract and retain talent in the best way moving forwards.
Skanska USA sells mixed-use West Memorial Place I and II project
Skanska announces the sale of its mixed-use West Memorial Place I and II project to a joint venture led by Fuller Realty Interests, LLC.
Mace veteran Steven Mason appointed to Gleeds executive director
Gleeds has appointed Mace cost consultant veteran Steven Mason as the new executive director at its London headquarters.
National Highways launch innovations competition to tackle graffiti problem
National Highways, alongside Kier and Connected Places Catapult, have launched an innovations competition to trial three pioneering ideas that will tackle graffiti alongside roads and on bridges.
J3 Advisory appoints Daisy Neall to head up its business development
J3 Advisory, a London West End-based insurance and finance firm has appointed Daisy Neall to spearhead its business development team and drive the UK property market.
Why we need a change of attitude towards vocational careers
Jamie Jefferies, chief executive officer at Access Training Academies, stresses that there is a growing need for more emphasis on vocational education in school leavers.
Pozzoni goes ahead with Longshaw Drive housing development
Construction will begin on Longshaw Drive a large-scale low energy residential development in Salford, designed in consultation with Pozzoni Architecture.
Challenges facing the construction industry in 2022
Rob Clay-Parker, director at Leeds-based property developer support provider Consult 44, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing the construction industry in 2022.
Builders merchants are predicted to see a growth of 2-3% annually
The builders merchants market is expected to see an annual recovery growth of 2-3% up to 2025, after the pandemic saw the market value to decrease by 11% in 2020.
Embedding social value to reach real estate sustainability
Embedding Social Value into business operations is critical to delivering more value in communities, supporting businesses in meeting their own sustainability goals and rebuilding trust in the real estate industry, explains Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal.
Standout steel structure will house the future of neutron science
Unique steel structure, designed by engineering consultants Buro Happold and covering the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility, is the new home to the future of neutron science.
Is technology the solution to burnout in the construction industry?
Stephen McMenzie, account manager at Ed Controls UK, discusses burnout in the construction industry and how technology can alleviate some of those stresses.
Building sustainable garden rooms using Hemsec SIPs
SIPs thermal manufacturer, Hemsec, explains the advantages of using SIPs to achieve sustainable and energy efficient garden rooms.
Real estate developer, the RO, signs up to the CUBE Competition
The RO becomes the latest to commit to the CUBE, a UK wide competition set to deliver energy savings in commercial buildings.
Rendall & Rittner appoints Jason Wakefield as head of procurement
Rendall & Rittner has appointed Jason Wakefield as head of procurement to improve service and value for clients.
Kier to deliver sustainable expansion of Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Kier has been appointed by North Somerset Council and the Cabot Learning Federation to deliver a new £30.5m sustainable expansion for Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-Super-Mare.
Hill Partnerships Ltd appointed to build the new Families and Homes...
Hill Partnerships Ltd appointed by Waltham Forest Council to build the new Families and Homes Hub on the site of the former Wood Street Library.
Willmott Dixon to deliver net zero transport hub with North Tyneside...
Willmott Dixon has partnered with North Tyneside Council to deliver a net zero transport hub and sustainable town square in North Shields.
West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero: Sustainability for all applications
From timber-frame construction to furniture building, retail interiors to trendy nightspots, West Fraser’s net carbon-negative OSB products have the panel for the job!
First construction drone company achieves carbon neutral status
Sky Revolutions, has achieved carbon neutral status by offsetting its 2021 carbon emissions in line with the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Building for the post-pandemic workplace
A study of Arup’s 80 Charlotte Street by Rahul Patel, director, of building engineering, Arup.
Is battery powered equipment the future of the construction industry?
Briggs & Stratton outline the important roles of battery management systems (BMS) in health & safety and how rugged testing, as well as battery pack design, can help provide a dual layer of protection.
2022 Wellbeing Programme launched by housebuilder Hayfield
Hayfield has launched its 2022 Wellbeing Programme, designed to retain and recruit the very best personnel in the industry.
Turner & Townsend raises tender price forecasts
Turner & Townsend report that soaring inflation of labour and materials requires immediate action from the UK construction sector.
Andrew Hurcomb appointed as GMI Yorkshire managing director
GMI Construction Group PLC has appointed Andrew Hurcomb as divisional managing director (DMD) for Yorkshire.