[VIDEO] Bitesize BIM: Buildings as material banks
In this free online series hosted by The Building Society, Elliott Wood associate director, Steve Faulkner offers insight into reusing materials on building projects.
Sizewell C secures funding to develop direct air capture
A consortium led by Sizewell C has been awarded £250,000 by the Government to develop plans for Direct Air Capture (DAC) which could be powered by the new nuclear power station proposed for Suffolk.
HS2 reveals new vacuum excavation technique for piling
HS2 has unveiled a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which is better for the environment, safer for workers and reduces construction noise.
BAM Construction starts work on Leeds Temple development
BAM Construction has started construction work on CEG’s flagship Globe Point development within the Temple district of Leeds
Liverpool Mayor officially opens ‘The Spine’
The Spine has been designed according to the scientific and medical research principles established in the international WELL Standard to achieve WELL Platinum, it is on track to be one of the healthiest workspaces for mental health and physical wellbeing in the UK.
Highlights from DCW Connect fringe series 2021
Last month Digital Construction Week hosted DCW Connect fringe series, a free virtual event for the construction industry that featured a five-week campaign of online activity focused on innovation and technology in the built environment.
Digital construction – on a shoestring
While the benefits of digitalisation for construction are widely acknowledged. Professor Duncan McFarlane, presents a different approach demonstrating how digital can work for everyone.
Innovative solution fast tracks Translink’s bridge programme
Graham has completed part of a railway bridge replacement and refurbishment works programme, incorporating a 72-hour single event possession, on the Ballymena to Coleraine rail line.
Cementation Skanska lands £93m HS2 piling contract
Cementation Skanska has landed a £93m contract to install 2,000 piles on the London tunnels section of HS2.
Plans to extend Evelina London hospital unveiled
New plans have been unveiled for the Evelina London Children’s Hospital which is being delivered by Bouygues UK for developer Linkcity.
Deconstruct UK to replace Wates on Grenfell Tower contract
Deconstruct UK Ltd will take over from Wates on the Grenfell tower safety and maintenance contract.
A roadmap to commercialising drone technology
Robert Garbett, founder of Drone Major Group and chairman of the Drone Delivery Group, discusses the development of the Phoenix Programme and industry-led efforts to accelerate commercially viable, scalable and environmentally sound drone services for the UK.
Upskilling to accelerate digital adoption in construction
The newly launched Digital learning platform on the Supply Chain Sustainability School supports the modernisation of digital technology within the industry by upskilling managers working in the construction sector.
Making a foray into AI for applications in the AEC industry
How can Artificial Intelligence change and improve the architecture, engineering and construction sector?
Elecosoft becomes patron of the UK BIM Alliance
Elecosoft has become a gold patron of the UK BIM Alliance and the newest member of the UK BIM Alliance Technology Group.
Amey lands place on ESPO facilities management framework
Amey Secure Infrastructure has been named a supplier on the ESPO total facilities management (FM) framework.
Richborough Estates completes Harrogate land sale
Richborough Estates has completed the sale of an 18-acre residential development site in Harrogate to homebuilder Redrow.
Mace completes London’s latest skyscraper
Mace has completed One Crown Place, the latest landmark in London, on behalf of clients MTD Group and CBRE.
[VIDEO] Bitesize BIM: Smart buildings, utilising data and energy monitoring
In this free online series hosted by The Building Society, Elliott Wood associate director, Steve Faulkner takes a look at smart buildings and how utilising data and energy monitoring can help drive the circular economy.
Fusion21 launches bidding for £120m consultants framework
Procurement body Fusion21 has begun the search for bidders to join its £120m national consultants framework.
Plans underway for new solar farm in west Northamptonshire
EDF Renewables is planning to develop a 49.9 MW solar farm, Glassthorpe, between Flore and Upper Heyford, which will be capable of generating enough low carbon electricity for 9,562 households annually.
Homes England prepares to launch new dynamic purchasing system
Housebuilders will soon find it easier than ever to access Homes England land, following an overhaul of its approach to land disposals.
HS2 partner launches search for tunnelling operative apprentices
HS2’s construction partner Align JV will recruit 9 new apprentices to its level two tunnelling operative apprenticeship to help dig the 10-mile twin bore tunnels under the Chilterns.
Developments in digital twins
Craig Evenden, head of architecture, engineering, construction & BIM at Esri UK, examines the current state of digital twins and what the future holds.
NHBC launches new training hub for future housebuilders
NHBC has unveiled a new training hub in the West Midlands which it will use to help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople starting out in housebuilding.
CLC calls for construction industry input on net-zero progress
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s net-zero workstream, CO2nstruct Zero is seeking views on how the industry should demonstrate progress on its journey to net-zero.