Morgan Sindall appointed to Carlisle Southern Link Road scheme
Cumbria County Council has selected Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to design the multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road project.
Government seeks views on new residential developer tax
The government has revealed further details of its new residential developer tax, as it seeks views on the proposed design features of the tax.
Go-ahead for ‘world’s first’ pure Octagon tower
The world’s first 49-storey, 155m tall Octagon residential tower has been granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council.
Green light for £24m student accommodation in Birmingham
Alumno has been given the go-ahead to deliver a £24m purpose-built student accommodation on Dogpool Lane in Birmingham.
Fines issued after construction worker injured in excavation collapse
Auberne Homes Limited and W & E Lammie have been fined after an employee of W & E Lammie was crushed and severely injured during an excavation collapse.
Construction software features document controllers should look for
What features should document controllers look for when choosing construction software? Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint, takes a look.
Opportunities for ICE student members in its summer project
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)’s programme of virtual work experience is open to ICE student members due to graduate in 2022 – apply by 31 May.
Laing O’Rourke renews carbon neutral contract with Commercial
Following the launch of its new global sustainability targets, Laing O’Rourke has renewed its contract with carbon-neutral stationery supplier, Commercial.
ISO to develop UK standards for prefabricated buildings
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has approved a new sub-committee to develop standards for the adoption of prefabricated buildings in the UK.
AHCI prepares to open new London office in 2021
Following several years of sustained growth, structural defects warranty specialist Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is continuing to expand its sales and technical team.
Guidance to help built assets adapt to climate risk and enhance...
The UKGBC has today (29 April) published its 'Principles for delivering urban Nature-based Solutions' (NBS) to help developers and owners increase the incorporation of NBS in construction.
Actis launches updated U-value simulator with new features
An online tool aimed at helping builders, architects and specifiers work out the potential U- value of a project has been updated with extra user-friendly features.
End-to-end visibility: The importance of total project overview
In uncertain and challenging times, having access to accurate, reliable and up-to-date information is vital in helping project teams react and adapt to often quickly changing conditions on site.
Construction underway on Birmingham’s first smart building
Construction work for Birmingham’s first smart-enabled building, Enterprise Wharf, is now underway at the Innovation Birmingham Campus.
Reds10 begins work on £45m offsite school projects
Reds10 is advancing plans to deliver over £45m of new school-build projects for the Department for Education’s £3bn offsite schools framework.
Highways England reveals winners of archaeology framework
Highways England has announced a new four-year archaeology framework which will offer suppliers the opportunity to work with the company in protecting the environment.
Urgent action needed to ‘plug black hole in construction pension saving’
The majority of construction workers are not saving for retirement, creating a 'destitute generation of future pensioners', research by Unite has found.
How can the housebuilding industry protect biodiversity?
The NHBC Foundation has partnered with the RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new builds and protect biodiversity.
Green light for £175m Soapworks site in Bristol
Developer First Base has been given the green light for plans to deliver the £175m regeneration of the Soapworks site in Bristol.
Expansion and modernisation of UK universities
With ever-increasing competition to maintain or improve their position within the university rankings system, universities are constantly having to modernise and improve. This has involved building numerous new facilities, many of which extend below ground.
Consultation to establish new code of practice for external walls
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has been commissioned by the government to establish a new code of practice for assessors when examining external walls and cladding.
A year after lockdown: What’s next for SMEs in the construction...
John Carter, managing director for commercial real estate at Aldermore, explore how construction SMEs should be considering how they can best capitalise on the easing of restrictions and the bounce in business confidence.
Work at height breaches soar by 84% on construction sites
Working at height breaches on construction sites have risen by 84% in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Building Safety Group (BSG).
Graham awarded East Kent NHS Trust water hygiene contract
Graham has been awarded a three-year water hygiene contract by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Legionella planned maintenance and risk assessments across five main sites.
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives acquires Indian project controls specialist
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives has acquired Nadhi Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a specialist in project controls, analytics, and decision support for construction supply chains.
Kier Highways secures extension on Birmingham contract
Kier Highways has been awarded a six-month extension from Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) on its Birmingham Interim Services Contract (ISC).