Can management actually manage stress-related sick leave in construction?
Julie Lock, commercial director at Mitrefinch, explains how poor management in the construction industry is leading to stress-related sick leave and offers solutions for how employers can help to support their staff.
Premier Guarantee appoints new deputy managing director
Premier Guarantee has appointed Keith Evans as its new deputy managing director to lead the North, South and key national surveying departments.
Construction contract awards above average for first time since September
In March 2021, contract awards increased by 22% to £5.8bn – change in activity was due to a large increase in demand for the hotel and leisure sector.
Contractors invited to bid on £30m Hull Maritime contract
Contractors have been invited to bid for the new energy efficient visitor centre at North End Shipyard as part of the £30m Hull Maritime project.
New energy station lowers Eton College’s carbon footprint
The installation of the energy station at Eton College is helping Graham to reduce its carbon footprint and manage power demands.
Plans for Hull’s HSBC building revealed
The former HSBC building on Whitefriargate in Hull city centre will be redeveloped to create a thriving home for creative, digital and tech businesses.
Green light for £210m Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
Birmingham City Council has given the go-ahead for plans to deliver the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus.
Kier signs deal to sell housebuilding business for £110m
Kier Group has agreed to the £110m sale of Kier Living to Foster BidCo, a newly formed company owned by Guy Hands, the founder of Terra Firma.
Wates appointed to Grahame Park regeneration in Colindale
Wates Residential, part of the Wates Group, has been appointed by Notting Hill Genesis to deliver the first 209 mixed-tenure homes of the next stage of the regeneration of Grahame Park, Barnet’s largest housing estate, located in Colindale.
From construction site to production line
Is now the time to embrace modular construction? Mark Degnan, territory manager at TFC, explores how we can bring the efficiency of a production line to the construction site.
Green light for 40 energy efficient modular homes in Peacehaven
Stonewater and Boutique Modern have been given the go-ahead to deliver 40 energy efficient modular homes in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
Faro launches Freestyle 2 handheld scanner for construction
Faro Technologies has released its latest 3D data capture device, Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner for Construction.
Vinci starts tunnelling work on Chester’s new drain
Underground tunnelling has started on the surface water drain through Chester city centre, the new drain will run south along St. Martin’s Way, Nicholas Street, Grosvenor Road and Castle Drive.
Bowmer + Kirkland appoints SES on 4 Angel Square scheme
SES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed by Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver building services design and installation contract on 4 Angel Square in Manchester.
New building services jobs board to help match recruits
BESA is partnering with PRS Recruitment to deliver a new online jobs board to help members attract new recruits and match skilled people with the right job.
How can modular construction address issues in the UK?
Dr Poologanathan, head of structural engineering at Northumbria University, discusses the increasingly vital role of MMC in addressing issues such as the UK housing crisis, emergency healthcare infrastructure and the future of safe and sustainable modular construction.
Pub owner and electrician jailed after boy electrocuted in pub garden
An electrician and pub owner have been jailed following the death of 7-year-old Harvey Tyrrell in a pub garden in September 2018.
Wates appointed to £10m regeneration project in Camden
Wates Construction has been appointed by the London Borough of Camden to deliver the latest phase of a mixed-use regeneration project near Abbey Road.
Tilbury Douglas appoints new head of digital
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Aneesa Mulla as the new head of digital to focus on its digital transformation strategy and MMC.
Driving future efficiencies with Powerproject
Lovell Partnerships uses scheduling software Powerproject by Elecosoft to construct a template for industry-leading success.
The London Plan: 7 areas to deliver a legacy of sustainable...
Andrew Dowell, a senior planner at Ingleton Wood’s London office, casts his expert eye over the London Plan – the fraught 500-page vision to reshape our post-Covid capital over the next 20 years – and has picked out seven key areas that could seal its fate.
Revised plans for Birmingham residential tower approved
Court Collaboration has been given the go-ahead for revised plans to deliver One Eastside, a 51-storey residential tower in Birmingham.
Planning guidance to protect biodiversity on construction sites
Dr David Smith, Eastern region director at Ecological Planning & Research, discusses why developers and construction businesses should protect biodiversity and how to follow the guidance.
Park homes specialist sees flood of demand for Actis-insulated floor
Hundreds of park homeowners are poised to enjoy a warmer living environment thanks to the installation of an Actis Hybrid insulated floor funded by the Green Homes Grant scheme.
How to get the most out of the Premier Guarantee Technical...
The Premier Guarantee Technical Manual is a useful tool for developers and builders. It identifies the technical requirements applicable to the design and construction of buildings.
Godwin Developments appoints new construction director
Godwin Developments has appointed Michael Jones as construction director to lead the business’ construction and development functions.