Willmott Dixon bags next phase of Gascoigne East regeneration
Be First has appointed Willmott Dixon to deliver a further 382 new homes as part of phase 2 of the regeneration of Gascoigne East.
Asbestos removal company fined following fatal gas explosion
An asbestos removal contractor has been fined £150,000 after a worker was fatally injured and another worker seriously injured in a gas explosion.
UK construction equipment sales rise 30% above Q1 2020 levels
UK construction equipment sales climbed 30% above 2020 levels in Q1 2021, as March figures nearly double those seen in March the previous year.
175 suppliers win place on £880m building safety framework
Fusion21 has revealed the successful 175 suppliers to its £880m national Building Safety & Compliance Framework.
Laing O’Rourke appoints former Crossrail CEO as technical director
Laing O’Rourke has appointed Andrew Wolstenholme OBE as its new group technical director to lead the delivery of technical excellence for clients and enhance the company’s digital capability.
Creating an environment that promotes challenge
Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd Davidson, discusses the complex project to create the new home for the Edinburgh Futures Institute and her experiences as the lead engineer.
HS2’s slurry treatment technology supports Colne Valley project
Plans to create new grasslands/woodlands around the southern portal of HS2’s Chilterns tunnel have been enabled by an innovative solution to reuse the waste chalk slurry generated during the tunnel’s construction.
Construction company fined for unsafe work at height practices
Construction company, SSF Construction has been fined £48,000 for breaching work at height regulations and other unsafe site operations during a routine inspection.
Work begins on new £20m Chelmsford ‘later living’ scheme
Anchor Hanover, with newly appointed build partner Hill, have started construction in Chelmsford to create 82 new homes for over 65s.
Joint venture to boost renewable energy apprenticeships
Vital Energi are working in collaboration with The City of Liverpool College to deliver renewable energy and heat network apprenticeship programme.
Tips from experts – five things to help steer you on...
As we get closer to COP26 and the government makes more concerted noises than ever over decarbonisation, social housing providers have a huge role to play, says Gary Cawley, director of CPC.
Technology, temporary access and heritage buildings
Sebastian Moa, VDC engineer at temporary access provider HAKI, discusses why BIM was used to create an intricate scaffold design for Stockholm’s 14th century iconic church, Storkyrkan.
Network Rail seeks £1bn investment in telecoms infrastructure
Network Rail is seeking private sector investment in its trackside fibre optic cable network in a deal that would enable performance, safety and connectivity benefits for passengers.
Ramboll appoints new UK managing director
Ramboll has appointed Philippa Spence as the new UK managing director to drive the engineering and consultancy’s 1,300-strong UK business.
Tilbury Douglas appoints new regional managing director
Tilbury Douglas has appointed a new regional managing director for the South East region of their UK Building business.
Insolvent claimants and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts
Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores insolvent claimants and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts.
Willmott Dixon to build £8m RaisE innovation hub in Goole
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a new £8m business centre and innovation hub for East Riding of Yorkshire Council that will offer flexible office and workshop space for SMEs.
Creating new futures for older buildings: The rising role of upcycling
Simon Fielden, sales director at SFS, looks at the role of the building envelope in upcycling, using an example from Britain’s home of motor racing.
Sutcliffe Construction to transform Langcliffe Quarry site
Craven District Council has appointed Sutcliffe Construction to transform a former waste depot site at Langcliffe Quarry into a purpose-built rural enterprise centre.
Rail union demands withdrawal of Mitie ‘staff tracking app’
Rail Union RMT has demanded the withdrawal of an app that Mitie are attempting to force on staff that would track their movements, according to the union.
Skills for a Digital Built Britain
Realising the digital transformation of the built environment sector will rely on the workforce having the necessary skills. The Centre for Digital Built Britain has published a new framework on the DT Hub to help organisations prepare for the future.
Work progresses on George Eliot Hospital’s new theatre suite
Work continues on Wernick Building’s latest project for George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton, which will see the delivery of a new theatre suite.
Tyne Wear Metro operator fined £1.5m after death of employee
The Tyne Wear Metro operator, Nexus, has been fined £1.5m after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974., for failing to ensure the safety of staff.
What is modular construction?
More and more UK contractors are implementing modular construction practices into their operations, construction software provider, Viewpoint explores.
Plans in for new 692-unit student living scheme in Nottingham
Godwin Developments has submitted proposals for a 692-unit purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Nottingham city centre.
Pilot launches for ground-breaking Value Toolkit
The Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit will now be deployed on live projects to drive better social, environmental, and economic outcomes in the built environment.