The built environment: Putting the future in the frame
A new Digital Capabilities Framework from the Construction Innovation Hub aims to support and nurture the digital capabilities of early career professionals across built environment disciplines. Henry Fenby-Taylor, information management delivery lead, explains.
How construction can pick up the climate commitment slack
As the dust settles after COP26, nations and industries are left to reflect on what Glasgow’s deal means for them. When it comes to cutting down on earth-warming emissions, construction has a bigger role to play than most.
Carbon survey reports that some businesses are reluctant to address emissions
Global construction and consultancy firm Mace has announced the results of its second annual carbon survey, which highlights how business leaders are changing climate at the heart of their strategies.
Quarrying company fined £300,000 for safety breaches
Quarrying company Breedon Trading Ltd has been fined £300,000 for safety breaches, after a fly rock projection event occurred during the use of explosives, putting workers at risk
NHBC launches new 2022 technical standards edition
UK leading warranty and insurance provider NHBC has launched their new 2022 technical standards edition, effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2022.
Integrated rail plan threatens to leave the North behind
Construction Alliance Northeast has voiced concerns over the government’s scaling back measures to the Integrated Rail Plan in the North of England, which could lead to multi-billion pound economic black hole.
George Clarke announces winners of Gravity design competition
Architect and TV presenter, George Clarke, has announced the winners of the Gravity young persons’ design challenge, for schools in Bridgewater, Somerset.
Tilbury Douglas launches new net zero carbon sustainability strategy
Tilbury Douglas has launched its new sustainability strategy, ‘People, Planet and Performance’, which aims to provide a comprehensive approach to carbon reduction, sustainability, and social value outcomes.
Increasing climate resilience through connected digital twins
At COP26, the National Digital Twin launched the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) project with a short film, Tomorrow Today, highlighting the essential role of infrastructure in the climate emergency along with an interactive app to explore how connected digital twins can help plan for better adaptation and resilience.
Engineering a greener world with generative design
Using generative design with computational engineering allows carbon optimisation to inform structural designs, says Hannah Freireich of engineering consultancy Will Rudd.
Planning application submitted for Oxford Uni’s humanities centre
Planning application for Oxford University’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, designed by Hopkins Architects, has been submitted to Oxford City council.
Can digital engineering facilitate a faster route to achieving net zero...
Gavin Bonner, head of digital engineering at Cundall, discusses the role of BIM and digital technology in decarbonising the built environment and why data is key to unlocking our net zero ambitions.
Bouygues UK signs Swansea zero carbon office development contract
Bouygues UK has signed a contract with Swansea Council, to build a new high-tech zero carbon office development in the city centre.
Building Iceland’s new national hospital
The power of digital technology in construction is helping to create what will be one of Iceland’s largest and most vital buildings, a new national hospital.
Build-Zone sign new deal with A-rated insurer
Structural warranty provider Build-Zone, has announced it has signed a new exclusive deal with another A-rated insurer.
MMC Framework Agreements and commercial reality
Suriya Edwards Managing Associate at Foot Anstey and Kaetlin Gale Trainee Solicitor, discusses how the rise in Modern Methods of Construction has brought about the emergence of MMC frameworks.
[VIDEO] Collaboration Corner: How Kier is using Revizto software onsite
In his latest episode of ‘collaboration corner’, Rhys Lewis travels to Cardiff to talk about all things digital construction with Kier’s delivery team, and how they are using Revizto software to help deliver Fitzalan High School.
Getting construction’s sustainability drive on the right track
Peter Barker, director of BIM Academy, assesses the current digital climate and the drive towards sustainable buildings.
Construction company fined for unsafe asbestos removal at Wiltshire pub
A construction company has been fined after disturbing asbestos and removing it without adequate precautions at a pub in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, reports HSE.
Constructing Excellence South West appoints Dan Macey as new chair
Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) has appointed Dan Macey as the new chair, to lead positive change in the construction industry.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £11m Somerset Digital Innovation Centre
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Somerset County Council to develop a £11m Digital Innovation Centre at the Firepool site in Taunton.
Construction begins on main station box at HS2 Old Oak Common
Work has begun on the 850m-long main station box at HS2’s Old Oak Common station, as concrete frame and substructure specialist, Expanded, started on site.
JCT: Back to the future
JCT’s 90-year history provides a platform for the next generation of digital contracts.
Digital twins: Taking construction to the next level
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair for Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, looks at the role of digital twins in asset information management.
Building shock-resistant communities: Data-driven approach to adapt to climate change
How can we make the next decade count to underpin resilient, adaptable communities? Suna Taymaz, Simon Babes and Steve Gwynne of GHD take a look.
Thames Water Utilities issued £4m raw sewage pollution fine
Thames Water has been issued a £4m pollution fine for discharging an estimated half a million litres of raw sewage into the Seacourt and Hinksey streams in Oxford in 2016.