Network Rail’s innovative railway footbridge design unveiled
Network Rail’s new modular bridge design that could transform rail crossings across Britain has been unveiled at Rail Live today (June 16).
Government urged to enable historic buildings to tackle climate crisis
Historic buildings can help tackle the climate crisis, according to a new report published today (16 June) by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, it argues that the Government should commit publicly to align heritage protection and environmental sustainability.
Report: Information management in construction can aid UK’s recovery
Every £1 invested in information management (IM) in the construction sector could secure up to £6 of labour time savings and boost government efforts to reach net zero carbon targets, according to a new report.
Modular construction: The push to solve the housing crisis
According to Forbes, during 2017-2018 only 7.5% of the homes built in the UK used modular construction, and although this number has grown year on year, this is still a long way short of market leader Sweden’s mammoth 45%, Sean Keyes, managing director a Sutcliffe explores this.
Go-ahead for new stadium at Emirates Old Trafford
Lancashire Cricket has been given the green light for plans to deliver a new 1,025 seat stadium, a heritage centre, a guest services hub, and a new retail store.
Kane awarded £9m M&E package at London’s tallest Premier Inn
John Sisk & Son has appointed Kane to deliver a £9m M&E contract at London’s tallest Premier Inn Hotel at West India Dock.
Sub-contract opportunities unveiled for Scotland’s River Clyde project
Graham has disclosed sub-contract opportunities for local suppliers to help deliver and transform the bridge over Scotland’s River Clyde.
UK construction disputes rise by 117% in 2020
The average value of construction disputes in the UK increased to £27.7m, a rise of 117% from 2019, according to a new report released by Arcadis.
Plans approved for LFC’s Anfield Road Stand expansion
Plans for the redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand have been approved today (15 June) by Liverpool City Council's planning committee.
Planning for a crisis: The importance of a construction cybersecurity plan
Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint, discusses the importance of integrating a cybersecurity plan into your construction business.
Joint venture ‘VIVO’ awarded Defence Infrastructure contracts
VIVO Defence Services (VIVO), a collaboration between Serco and ENGIE, has been awarded contracts to provide asset and facilities management services for the UK Defence built estate by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Kier to deliver two new blocks at Stevenage school
Kier has been appointed by the Department of Education to deliver two new blocks for The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage, totalling 5,286m2, as well as extensive landscaping works.
Social housing: The great disrepair conundrum
The number of disrepair claims against social housing organisations across the country is becoming an increasing issue, taking up time and money that some teams just don’t have. But what’s behind this phenomenon, and how can you tackle it? Gary Cawley, director of CPC explores.
Joint venture to modernise UK energy metadata
Arup, Hippo Digital and Icebreaker One have been commissioned by the government to lead the next phase of its Energy Data Visibility Project (EDVP) to organise and improve access to the UK’s metadata.
Bentley Systems acquires utility pole systems software
Bentley Systems has acquired SPIDA Software, developers of specialised software for the design, analysis and management of utility pole systems.
Plans submitted for low carbon social housing in Manchester
A planning application has gone into Manchester City Council for new social housing in Newton Heath, bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use.
Pagabo prepares to launch civils and infrastructure framework
Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its newest framework design for civils and infrastructure projects within the built environment.
Bouygues UK bags new high-tech office scheme in Swansea
Bouygues UK has secured a major new high-tech office development, the New Kingsway Scheme in Swansea city centre.
Willmott Dixon delivers electric vehicle charging points at over 100 sites
Following Willmott Dixon’s pledge to become a zero-carbon company by 2030, it will roll out the delivery of electric vehicle charge points across its sites and offices.
Mitie secures Future Defence Infrastructure Services contract
Mitie has won a new seven-year contract to deliver maintenance services on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme for sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Graham wins Glasgow riverside Build-to-Rent project
Graham has secured a Glasgow residential Buid-to-Rent project on the banks of the Clyde on behalf of developer PLATFORM_.
Premier Modular appoints new senior business development manager
Premier Modular has appointed Martin Irvine to its team of offsite specialists as its new senior business development manager.
Amey launches civil engineering degree apprenticeship programme
Amey Consulting has welcomed its first students to the civil engineer degree apprenticeship (CEDA) programme, working in partnership with The School of Energy, Construction and Environment (ECE).
Minister calls for West Midlands SMEs to bid for work on...
HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson is hosting an online event for SMEs in the West Midlands to demonstrate just how to register an interest in joining the HS2 supply chain.
£218m investment to improve roads across East of England
Millions of road-users in the East of England are set to enjoy safer and quicker journeys as Highways England plans improvements across the region over the next 12 months.
Government urged to put net-zero at the heart of planning
The letter, which has been co-ordinated by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and the Aldersgate Group, welcomes the government’s commitments to addressing the housing crisis and reaching net-zero by 2050.