New electronic warning tags support social distancing at work
An electronic warning tag which alerts wearers when they get they get too close to a colleague is being introduced to workplaces across the country.
Blue badge anniversary highlights the need for progress
If you blinked you probably missed it, but just a few weeks ago the government marked the 50th anniversary of the blue badge scheme.
Construction work starts on new Brighton student residence
Student accommodation provider Alumno has given the green light to Westridge Construction to begin work on a new project in the Falmer district of Brighton and Hove.
Four new prisons to be constructed using MMC
Four new prisons are to be built across England over the next six years using new technology and modern methods of construction.
Amey led consortium appointed to £250m SPaTS2 frameworkÂ
Amey Consulting, in collaboration with Capita, has been appointed by Highways England to the Specialist Professional & Technical Services 2 (SPaTS2) framework.
Supreme Court issues green light to insolvent claimants in adjudication
The dispute between Bresco and Lonsdale is of fundamental importance to the UK Construction Industry because it deals with what many people regarded a clash and incompatibility of the adjudication regime and insolvency law.
Planners are essential for sustainable post-Covid recovery, says RTPI
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a national campaign calling on the government to capitalise on the expertise of planners to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.
Government unveils £1bn school rebuilding programme
The prime minister has announced a transformative ten-year school rebuilding programme supported by over £1bn in funding.
Kier completes Treorchy Comprehensive School transformation
Kier has handed over Treorchy Comprehensive School to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, as part of Wales’ 21st-century schools' programme.
Report: UK’s infrastructure pipeline incompatible with green recovery
An urgent revision of planned UK infrastructure projects is needed to achieve green recovery, says a new report by the Green Alliance.
Mott MacDonald wins technical advisor role for Gateshead Quays
Mott MacDonald has been appointed as technical advisor to Ask Patrizia for the proposed £260m riverside arena complex at Gateshead Quays in the northeast of England.
Hart Builders appoints new construction director
Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group, has appointed Craig Giblett as construction director, as the company prepares for expansion.
Premier Guarantee strengthens insurer panel with HSB partnership
In an industry facing uncertainty, structural warranty provider Premier Guarantee has welcomed HSB to its insurer panel.
Joint partnership offers HS2 T-Level qualification
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and Walsall College are offering young people in the West Midlands a part to play in the delivery of High Speed Two (HS2).
BoKlok UK gains approval for sustainable development in Bristol
BoBlok UK, the joint venture between Skanska and IKEA, has been granted planning permission for its first UK housing development in Bristol.
AmeySRM secures £23m expressway bridge replacement schemeÂ
Highways England and Amey Sir Robert McAlpine (AmeySRM) have signed a £23m contract for works to start on the A533 expressway bridge replacement scheme in the North West of the UK.
Interserve wins place on £100m NEUPC framework
Interserve has been appointed as a framework contractor by the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) for its £100m framework.
Start date announced for inquiry into hospital issues
Scotland’s health secretary has announced the start date for the public inquiry to examine ventilation issues at two hospitals.
HawkinsBrown and Studio Egret West win Earls Court scheme
Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West have been appointed as the principal masterplan architects for the Earls Court development site following a six-month international competition.
New CIOB president vows to increase quality in construction
The new president of the CIOB vows to increase focus on quality in construction, as he says the industry is capable of great change.
‘Lessons must be learned’ after Crossrail Costain/Skanska decision, says Unite
Unite has demanded workers do not lose out financially after it was revealed that the Costain/Skanska JV contract to build the new Bond Street station has been terminated.
Six new pathways for engineering apprentices in Scotland
Apprentices in Scotland have six new routes to specialist qualifications thanks to the work of the building engineering sector’s skills organisation, BSE Skills.
Plans to transform Nottingham’s former Royal Mail office
Developer Godwin Developments has announced plans to transform the former Royal Mail sorting office in Nottingham into a new mixed-use residential scheme.
Green light for £20m Humberside Police facility
Willmott Dixon has been given the go-ahead to begin work on a new £20m building to house Humberside Police’s control centre and other specialist service.
Sizewell C unveils commitments to East Suffolk community
Following the acceptance of the Sizewell C planning application for examination, the project has issued a list of pledges to the community in East Suffolk.
Actis welcomes Hackitt’s call to increase offsite manufacturing
Modern Methods of Construction play a vital role in ensuring the new normal is greener and more efficient, according to Dame Judith Hackitt and construction minister Nadhim Zahawi.