UKGBC calls for industry input on net zero roadmap
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a consultation inviting construction industry feedback on the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap draft proposals.
CBRE to acquire 60% stake in Turner & Townsend
CBRE Group is set to acquire a 60% stake in Turner & Townsend for £960m, which will expand its business in the US, where CBRE has deep occupier and investor relationships.
New AI system predicts building emissions rates in under a second
Computer scientists at Loughborough University have partnered with Cundall to create an artificial intelligence system that can predict building emissions rates (BER).
Willmott Dixon lands Kidsgrove leisure centre refurb
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a contract by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to deliver the £7.5m refurbishment of Kidsgrove Leisure Centre.
Partnership to deliver timber frame homes to Alway
Housing association Pobl and developer Castleoak have joined forces to deliver low-carbon timber frame homes at Alway in Newport.
Green light for new campus and homes at Greenwich
London South East Colleges and L&Q’s planning application to deliver a brand-new college campus and 294 new homes have been approved by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
UK construction equipment sales rise 70% above 2020 levels
Sales of construction equipment soared in June, and were 75% above the same month last year, according to the Construction Equipment Association.
[VIDEO] Collaboration corner: On-site in London
In this episode of Rhys Lewis’s ‘collaboration corner’, Revizto takes a construction site walk at Lendlease’s 8 Bishopsgate scheme, meets with its latest client, Multiplex and joins Kier to discuss their UK Enterprise Agreement.
Costain to pave the way for UK’s first electric motorway
Costain has been awarded funding from the Department for Transport to lead the UK’s first study on the electrification of long-range trucks with dynamic charging, using overhead wires on motorways.
How government procurement can shape a net zero built environment
New research argues that governments must use their procurement power to green the built environment. Samuel Harrison, research fellow at StateUp, takes a look.
Firms put on notice for £1.56bn demolition and land preparation framework
National framework provider Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its new £1.56bn demolition and land preparation framework.
Government confirms £26.2m funding for Long Stratton Bypass
The government has confirmed vital funding of £26.2m for Norfolk County Council’s Long Stratton Bypass, which will cut congestion and support the local economy.
Report: Golden thread will play crucial role in supporting UK construction
A new report published by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) has revealed that the golden thread of information will play a “crucial” role in supporting the construction sector, residents, and the building safety regulator.
Cadman Cranes adopts sustainable HVO fuel for mobile crane fleet
Cadman Cranes is adopting sustainable hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) as a more environmentally friendly fuel alternative to diesel.
Wates completes £79.7m Royal College of Surgeons regeneration
Wates Construction has handed over work on the £79.7m renovation of Royal College of Surgeons of England’s (RCS England) new headquarters in London.
Key considerations for designing future prison estates
Pick Everard, director of architecture, Tim Irons, explores the unique opportunities for design innovation, technology integration and future energy considerations for prison estates.
New joint venture to develop low and zero-carbon heat networks
Gas distribution company SGN and Vital Energi are combining to form Energy Services Company (ESCO), a private sector initiative to develop and operate low and zero-carbon heat networks.
Construction post-Covid: Hitting the net zero carbon target
Today, the world is once again reeling from a historic financial shock, this time caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which on paper is even more profound than the fallout from the GFC. And yet, the response when it comes to regulations aimed at cutting carbon emissions has been markedly different in countries around the world. Matt Bennion, CEO at Reds10, explains.
Housebuilding sector shows resilience despite new challenges
A recent poll by structural warranty provider LABC Warranty found that the availability of land – for so long the number one hurdle for housebuilders to leap – no longer features in the top three challenges the construction sector faces.
Green light for 27-storey smart office building next to Shard
Developer Edge has been given the go-ahead from Southwark Council to deliver a 27-storey smart office building on St Thomas Street in London’s South Bank.
Mott MacDonald appoints new head for major projects
John Crack has joined Mott MacDonald as global portfolio leader for transport orientated developments and major projects principal.
Go-ahead for 1,500-home Gravesend scheme
Developer Joseph Homes has been given the green light for plans to deliver Albion Waterside, a regeneration scheme which will provide 1,500 new homes in Kent.
Mace appoints two new senior roles for transport business
Mace has made two new senior appointments – Lizz Robinson and Mark Anders – who have joined the expanding transport team following a major Highways England win.
The importance of removing toxic materials from housebuilding
As we look ahead to a post-pandemic world, a dialogue needs to be opened about the need to remove toxic materials from housebuilding and construction, says Chris Mortensen, COO of Modulous.
Net zero: COP26 is not the final destination
We should be proud of our net zero efforts, but we must not rest on our laurels, argues Andy Mitchell, co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
Modular building: Shaping a sustainable future
According to the UKGBC, around 400m tonnes of materials are used by the UK construction industry each year. New eco-friendly building techniques such as modular construction are predicted to play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of the sector and improving its sustainability credentials. Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the MPBA, makes a case for modular in shaping a more sustainable future.