Construction workers in London encouraged to walk and cycle to work
Transport for London (TfL) has released travel advice to help construction workers in London get back to work safely and sustainably.
University of Reading secures approval for greenspace extension
Langley Mead, a popular community nature reserve in Shinfield has been given the green light to be extended.
Plans in for ‘21st century’ Oxfordshire Garden Village
Plans for the Oxfordshire Garden Village in West Oxfordshire have been lodged by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland.
Urban Splash hires land director
Regeneration company Urban Splash has appointed David Warburton as land director to focus on acquisitions in the South West of England and neighbouring areas.
Modular developments remain on track despite lockdown
Tide Construction and Vision Modular Systems have continued to deliver new homes, hotels and student accommodation during lockdown using modern methods of construction.
Asite integrates with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet
Common data environment provider, Asite has integrated with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet as part of new wave of tools to support clients during Covid-19.
Sisk and Osborne+Co to build £150m Santander campus
John Sisk & Son and Osborne+Co have been appointed to the construction of a new Santander campus in Milton Keynes.
HS2 launches hunt for Overhead Catenary System contractors
HS2 Ltd has begun the search for specialist contractors to deliver the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) that will provide power to the high-speed trains.
‘Silver lining’ despite significant fall in construction output
Graeme Cooke of DEFSoftware discusses the fall in construction output, as the Office for National Statistics reports that construction output decreased by 40% in April compared with the previous year.
Why do we need standards for BIM?
Why standards? I hear you say. Why do we need standards such as ISO 19650 when we talk about BIM and all other codes of practice and guidance? Why can’t I just get on with my journey and do my job?
Secondary glazing reduces noise at Bolton’s St Patrick’s Church
St Patrick’s Church is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, it chose Selectaglaze secondary glazing to silence the busses and bypassers for a quiet and peaceful space.
‘World first’ energy technology to x-ray wind turbines
Forth Engineering, in Cumbria, is developing the RADBLAD technology which will complete a full X-ray survey of wind turbines for both offshore and onshore farms.
ICW agrees long-term deal with A-rated insurer
ICW, a leading structural warranty provider, has signed a long-term deal with insurance partner Accelerant, who have received an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating.
Underfloor air conditioning technology: The sustainable way to service space
Underfloor air conditioning has come of age. Worldwide, major developers are embracing this technology for its height-saving benefits in new builds, and headroom increases in refurbishments.
Welfare facilities for large construction sites
Debra Colley, marketing coordinator at welfare facilities provider Wernick Group, provides a ‘dummies guide’ for large construction site set-ups.
JCB develops ‘world first’ hydrogen powered excavator
Construction equipment company, JCB has established the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
Plans in for South Kensington tube station transformation
Plans have been submitted to sensitively repair and enhance South Kensington Tube station buildings and the surrounding streets.
Construction largest share of workplace fatalities in 2019
40 construction workers died in 2019-20, as the fatality rate sits around four times higher than the all industry rate, according to HSE’s annual workplace fatality figures.
Interserve secures two school contracts in Walsall
Interserve has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to build a replacement school, the Ladder School, and to refurbish the Walsall Studio School.
CHIC launches £2bn modular housing framework
The Central Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) is procuring three contracts for the manufacturing, supply and erection of new modular housing as part of a £2bn framework.
Light steel frame: Managing risk, quality and performance
Improving levels of occupant safety and increasing build quality are under the microscope. Here, Steve Thompson, managing director of EOS, considers the responsibility of manufacturers.
Highland Council’s energy-efficient scheme resumes
Following Scottish Government guidance on returning to construction sites across Scotland, works will be restarting on the EES: ABS scheme across the Highlands.
Major new initiative to improve building services skills strategy
In a push to improve the current skills strategy in the building services sector, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has invited companies and relevant organisations to join the BSE Skills Partnership.
State of the Nation: Changes must happen now, says ICE
We have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to recalibrate the economy” and build a better future, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
CLC’s site operating procedures V5 introduces ‘one metre plus’ rule
Construction workers can now stay one metre apart with risk mitigation where two metres is not possible, according to the Construction Leadership Council’s fifth version of its Site Operating Procedures.
Babcock appoints new chief executive
Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock) has appointed David Lockwood as CEO, succeeding Archie Bethel, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire.