UK construction orders increase at fastest rate since 1997
PMI data for May revealed that the UK construction sector remained on a strong recovery, as new orders filled in at the fastest rate for almost a quarter of a century.
Building work complete on new cancer centre at Cumberland Infirmary
A project to develop a new cancer centre in north Cumbria is entering the final stages after keys to the building were officially handed over by Graham.
nmcn appoints Jonathon Collett to head up north operations
nmcn has appointed Jonathon Collett, former head of Local Government services at Jacobs, to head up operations for the north.
Builder handed suspended sentence after attempt to con homeowner
A builder who tried to scam a homeowner out of thousands of pounds has been jailed for 10 months, suspended for 18 months following a hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
Graitec launches Advance PowerPack 2022
Graitec has released the Advance PowerPack 2022, a set of user-centric daily tools that enhances your productivity when using Autodesk solutions.
Go-ahead for £50m transformation of Edinburgh’s former Debenhams store
Plans to transform the former Debenhams store on Princes Street in Edinburgh have been given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council.
BAM FM recognised as real living wage employer
BAM Facilities Management, part of BAM Construct UK, has been accredited as a Living Wage Foundation recognised service provider.
Bruntwood SciTech to partner on £1.5bn ID Manchester scheme
The University of Manchester has announced Bruntwood SciTech as its preferred bidder to deliver the new £1.5bn innovation district – ID Manchester.
4D visualisation shapes bold addition to London skyline
Digital technology including 3D modelling and 4D visualisation has played a key role in the development of One Crown Place on the boundary of the City of London.
Making the switch: BIM and efficient rebar detailing
BIM is not just for large-scale projects; there are many benefits on offer from switching from 2D to 3D for any reinforced concrete structure.
CSIC reveals blueprint for modular approach to office fit-out
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed new plans to transform public spaces into an alternative to city-centre offices, reflecting the changing working patterns post-Covid.
Balfour bags £68m London retirement village contract
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £68m contract by Audley Group to deliver the new Mayfield Watford retirement village in Watford, London.
Project profession body launches climate change report
Association for Project Management (APM) has launched a new report Future Trends: Tackling Climate Change, revealing the views of the project profession on climate change and its role in addressing the key challenges.
London Square to deliver £300m neighbourhood in East London
London Square Partners and Peabody are set to deliver a £300m transformation of the Vulcan Wharf site in East London.
Graitec releases latest version of structural analysis software
International AEC software developer Graitec has released Advance Design 2022, the structural analysis software enhanced with a host of new features.
Skanska pilots industry drone flights
Skanska's pilot drones can execute missions in industrial environments, from a central control room, to potentially hundreds of miles away.
Balfour Beatty resumes asset disposal scheme
Infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty has announced the sale of its 70% stake in a Canadian hospital redevelopment project raising £20m.
Work underway at £9.8m Loughborough school regeneration
Willmott Dixon has commenced construction works on a modular extension and refurbishment at Iveshead School in Shepshed, Loughborough to accommodate new housing growth across the region.
Gregor Strekelj: BIM and the revolution in bridge construction
BIMToday talks with Gregor Strekelj, Product Manager Infrastructure at ALLPLAN, who explains the challenges of today’s bridge construction and how BIM helps to overcome them.
Unregistered engineer sentenced for illegal gas work
An unregistered gas fitter has been sentenced after putting lives at risk by carrying out illegal gas work at several properties.
Government urged to fast-track floating wind and hydrogen scheme
Cerulean Winds plans to accelerate the decarbonisation of oil and gas assets through an integrated 200-turbine floating wind and hydrogen development that would reduce emissions and create jobs.
Selectaglaze installs new secondary glazing at St Philip’s church
Selectaglaze has installed new secondary glazing at St Philip’s, the Grade II Listed Anglican Church in Penn Fields, 3.5km south-west of the centre of Wolverhampton.
BAM to deliver £27m pathology laboratory in Leeds
BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver the new £27m state-of-the-art pathology laboratory based at St James' Hospital.
How should we engineer a safe return to offices?
As people start to return to offices, George Adams, director of energy and engineering at Spie UK, looks at how technology can help make ensure buildings are safe, healthy and more sustainable places to be now and in the long term.
Adapting to change: How Covid-19 is fast-tracking digital construction
Matt Wiseman, divisional digital innovation manager at RMD Kwikform, highlights how, in the wake of Covid-19, digital engineering capabilities are set to become a key differentiator for contractors and engineers.
HS2 contractor helps graduates into employment
Balfour Beatty Vinci, HS2’s construction partner is working in partnership with Birmingham City University to support its graduates into employment.