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Go-ahead for third phase of 500m Blackwall Reach regeneration

The third phase of the £500m Blackwall Reach regeneration scheme has been given the green light, which will see the delivery of 315 new homes.

Scaffolding company fined £160k after crane operator fatally electrocuted

A scaffolding company has been fined £160,000 after a crane operator was fatally electrocuted when the crane he was operating struck an overhead powerline.

Stop talking about AI’s potential in construction – it’s here now

Rene Morkos, CEO of ALICE Technologies and an adjunct professor at Stanford University, argues that Artificial Intelligence can contribute to the transformation of the nation's infrastructure here and now.

Green light for £300m Blackpool Central transformation

Blackpool City Council has given the go-ahead for plans to deliver the £300m Blackpool Central leisure destination.

BIM started a new chapter for KÖZTI

Leveraging solutions from the Nemetschek Group, BIM and 3D modelling have become go-to technologies for one of Hungary's oldest architects.

Sisk appoints Paul Brown as new CEO

John Sisk & Son has appointed Paul Brown as its new CEO to take over from the current CEO Steve Bowcott.

53 councils get slice of £58m to deliver homes on brownfield...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has injected £58m to deliver thousands of new homes on brownfield sites.

Modular homes help tackle homelessness in Haringey

As the first council in London to provide modular homes to help tackle homelessness, Haringey is helping those in need of a safe and secure roof over their heads.

Seeing is believing – Women can power the future of building...

The current skills shortage across building control has left the industry crying out for new talent. There is a real opportunity to fill this gap with women, says Jane Keely, director at Assent Building Control.

Taming construction chaos: Report takes deep dive into benefits of CDE

On a typical construction project mistakes crop up. A report by Asite helps organisations make their own business case for a Common Data Environment (CDE).

Better incentives crucial for built environment’s net zero transition

The built environment will be crucial in achieving the transition to net zero – but businesses need a blueprint for the way forward and better incentives to undertake the necessary investments, argues Steve McGregor of DMA Group.

Over 500 jobs up for grabs at ilke Homes

Recruitment specialist, Michael Page is recruiting for over 500 new jobs at modular housing specialist ilke Homes across North Yorkshire.

Prefabrication is key success factor for new £4.28bn quarter in Vienna

One of the largest urban development projects in Europe relies on precast construction for efficient and sustainable building – ALLPLAN software enabled efficient precast detailing processes.

Bolton restarts hunt for partners to deliver town centre regeneration

Bolton Council has begun the search for development partners to deliver three key sites as part of its town centre regeneration.

Construction output falls for fifth successive month

Construction output dropped for the fifth consecutive month in August, as the industry’s ongoing supply chain issues continue.

Bouygues E&S to deliver Cambridge renewable heat network

Bouygues E&S has been appointed to deliver a renewable heat network project at the Cambridge Comberton Village College.

Glasgow Queen Street: Shaped by movement

The commuters and shoppers are returning from their Covid-enforced isolation and the redeveloped Glasgow Queen Street station is there to welcome them.

Construction company fined £16k after workers exposed to asbestos

A construction company has been fined £16,000 after workers were exposed to asbestos when they removed false ceiling tiles during a shop conversion in Hull.

ISG CEO to step down at end of 2021

Paul Cossell is stepping down from the helm at ISG after 6 years, as Matt Blowers is appointed as its new CEO from January 2022.

Building back better – together

Elecosoft launches collaboration cloud for improved project management.

[VIDEO] Plymouth’s CobBauge to be ‘living lab’ for cob material

Construction has begun on the first-ever building in the country to be made from an upgraded version of the material cob, which will act as a classroom for researchers monitoring the performance of the new walling material.

Cement manufacturers accelerate shift to net zero concrete

40 of the world’s cement and concrete manufacturers have joined forces to accelerate the shift to net zero concrete, pledging to cut CO2 emissions by 2030.

Las Vegas digital twin to ‘set benchmark for cities around the...

A digital twin provider and an IoT specialist have joined forces to accelerate urban transformation in Las Vegas with its first-ever digital twin.

HS2 contract to deliver tunnel segment factory in Hartlepool

HS2’s main works civils contractor, Costain Skanska STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), has awarded its second contract for the production of precast tunnel segments to STRABAG.

Levelling up the future of planning

Nicole Roe, director at planning consultancy Eden, discusses how the planning reforms are playing out in parliament and the importance of community-led placemaking at the heart of regeneration.

How construction firms can guard against inflation

Peter Hibberd of the Joint Contracts Tribunal examines the prospects for inflation and how construction firms can guard against a rise.