Green light for new ‘Justice Quarter’ in London
The City of London has been given the go-ahead for plans to deliver a new ‘Justice Quarter’ which will see the creation of an 18-courtroom facility and new headquarters for the police.
Creating places that work for everyone in a post-Covid world
Places for People group chief executive David Cowans talks more about the future of developing neighbourhoods and the considerations that need to be made in a post-Covid world.
3 benefits of an integrated design workflow
With software that works together, design workflows can be streamlined for improved productivity, management and collaboration, resulting in better project outcomes.
Construction: The role of society in value-based decision-making
With the Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit moving into the testing phase on 26 April, it is time to explore how it connects with social value. Social Value UK and the Construction Innovation Hub share their thoughts.
Go-ahead for affordable housing scheme at Rivington Chase
Bolton Council has given the green light for an affordable housing scheme at Rivington Chase, which will deliver 116 new homes.
How 5G on construction sites is raising the bar
As super-fast internet becomes essential to modern building practices, the industry now needs the connectivity capabilities to meet data demand. PJ Farr, managing director of UK Connect, explains how the role of 4GLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will enhance on site connectivity, making construction safer, smarter and more efficient.
Ella’s law: Calls to tackle dangerous levels of air pollution
Levels of air pollution inside buildings must be part of the new air quality laws proposed in a landmark coroner’s report, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Atkins bags design contract for ‘world’s first’ fusion energy centre
Atkins has been awarded the design contract for the ‘world’s first’ fusion energy research centre, the Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility.
Engineers develop printed bricks from construction waste
Engineers at Brunel University London have launched a new project to develop printed bricks from waste construction materials.
Planning inspector overturns refusal of Sussex industrial scheme
Proposals for a development on the Bexhill Enterprise Park in East Sussex, which could support up to 500 local jobs, can move forward after a planning inspector has ruled Rother District Council was wrong to reject the scheme.
Construction company handed £21,319 fine after apprentice falls
Construction company Greenway Partnership has been fined £21,319 after an apprentice electrician fell from height suffering facial and head injuries.
HS2 and Digital Catapult to harness latest technologies
As part of a three-year framework agreement, HS2 is linking with Digital Catapult to identify and secure the potential offered by emerging technologies such as 5G and machine learning.
Vectorworks expands reach in Asia
BIM and 3D design software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is expanding its service in the Asia Pacific with two new distributors in the design and production industry.
Gleeds launches global dispute advisory business
Gleeds has launched a new global dispute advisory business to service clients across its network of 73 offices, as it expands post-Covid.
Wates to build 386 new homes in Barking and Dagenham
Wates has been appointed by Be First to build 386 new homes in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, 228 of which will be affordable and with rents starting from £135 a week.
The cladding crisis: A way forward
More than three years after the Grenfell Tower fire, hundreds of thousands of people are living in high-rise properties fitted with dangerous cladding. Mark Clinton, head of the construction and engineering group at law firm Irwin Mitchell, offers a 10-point plan to point policy in the right direction.
Construction: Refuse to mediate? Don’t be surprised by the consequences!
If you refuse to mediate, don’t be surprised by the consequences, says Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden.
Amey pledges to cut carbon and achieve net zero by 2040
On Earth Day (22 April), Amey has announced its commitment to cut carbon emissions and is aiming to reach carbon net zero by 2040.
Green light for Ebury Bridge Estate redevelopment
Westminster City Council has approved plans for Ebury Bridge Estate, which will see the delivery of 781 new homes.
Building Lifecycle Intelligence: A game-changer for the AEC/O industry
Building Lifecycle Intelligence’s data-driven approach can increase efficiency and support cross-discipline coordination.
Partnership to deliver Colindale estate regeneration
Housebuilder Hill has formed a partnership with Home Group to deliver the regeneration of the Douglas Bader Park estate in Colindale, Barnet.
ENGIE secures £28m Sanctuary contract in Essex
ENGIE has won a £28m contract with Sanctuary to deliver 150 new homes in Witham, Essex, at the Southfields site – located on Conrad Road.
Severfield signs up to SteelZero initiative
Structural steel group, Severfield has signed up to the SteelZero initiative to speed up the transition to a net zero steel industry.
The case for a modular revolution in construction
Now is the time for a revolutionary shift in construction to embrace modular technology and more progressive, agile business models, argues Matt Bennion, chairman of Reds10.
Morgan Sindall launches second training facility on live construction site
Morgan Sindall has launched its second Knowledge Quad as part of its work on the University of Salford’s new Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE Building).
Costain appoints new Network Rail client director
Costain has appointed former Mace operations director, Ann-Marie Morrison as its new Network Rail client director.