Why customer experience is crucial to construction
Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, director of EMEA at Procore, discusses why contractors should prioritise customer experience for project success.
Graham hands over £57m Copper House development
Graham has completed the construction of The Copper House, a major build to rent residential development overlooking Liverpool’s iconic waterfront.
Change in the way we build homes is coming, whether you...
Stephen Stone, non-exec director and board member of ilke Homes, explores why new building regulations, on-going issues around build quality and a chronic lack of skilled labour mean housebuilding will now be forced to innovate.
Liverpool City Region to drive innovation in drone technology
Drone Major Group has launched the first-ever drone technology ‘Test and Development Area’ project, to be created in the Liverpool City Region.
Green light for new life sciences district in Oxford
Oxford City Council has given the go-ahead to plans for a new life sciences district in Oxford to support global science, research and innovation.
Green light for new mixed-use venue in West London
U+I has secured the go-ahead from the London Borough of Hillingdon to bring the former pressing plant at The Old Vinyl Factory back into a mixed-use venue.
[VIDEO] Collaboration corner: Digitalisation of assets
In another episode of Rhys Lewis’s ‘collaboration corner’, Nationwide Drones and Rhys Lewis join forces to help clients explore the digitalisation of existing and historical assets.
Galliford Try appoints new highways managing director
Galliford Try has appointed David Lowery, who has over 20 years experience, as the new managing director of its highways business.
Travis Perkins moves forward with Wickes demerger
Travis Perkins is set to move forward on Wickes demerger plans, after placing the process on hold in order to focus on managing through the Covid-19 pandemic.
HS2 construction costs tip over budget
HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson has revealed delays in completing enabling works have led to “cost pressures” on the project.
Bentley Systems launches 5G telecoms digital twin solution
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives has launched OpenTower iQ, a digital twin solution for telecom towers that provides 3D visualisation and predictive design from the ground up.
Former Wates manager joins Living Space Housing
Living Space Housing has appointed former Wates manager, Keith Harris as its new contracts manager to oversee three live developments in Shropshire and Oxfordshire.
Innovative construction ‘super-charges levelling-up plans’, says Mace
Innovative construction hubs could create 124,000 green jobs and drive £4.9bn of investment in the government’s ‘levelling up’ target, according to a new report by Mace.
BRE announces winners of BREEAM Awards 2021
BRE has announced several winners of its BREEAM Awards 2021 on the first day of three virtual ceremonies.
Graham achieves two BIM accreditations
The digital construction team at Graham has successfully retained its BS EN ISO 19650 (construction) and PAS 1192-3 (asset management) accreditations.
Plans in for Greenwich campus and 294 new homes
London South East Colleges and housing association, L&Q have submitted plans to redevelop its campus in Greenwich, including the delivery of 294 new homes.
Taking a broader view of construction risk management
Frank Malangone, senior director at Oracle Construction and Engineering looks at the importance of risk assessment in the construction industry – from supply chain issues, unpredictable weather and labour shortages, to severe cases such as global health and economic crises.
Sisk appoints Nick Summerfield as regional director
John Sisk & Son has appointed Nick Summerfield as its new regional director in the North West, to oversee projects across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.
ConstructZero: The construction sector’s response to PM’s Net Zero challenge
The construction industry must come to terms with the impact of the built environment on the climate, says Andy Mitchell, co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council.
West Burton A power station to close down
EDF has decided to close its doors at West Burton A power station, its sole remaining coal-fired power station, in September 2022.
Skanska bags £507m A428 improvement job
Highways England has awarded Skanska a £507m contract to deliver A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements.
Network Rail completes ‘super-fast’ Northampton railway upgrades
Network Rail has completed a year’s worth of work to upgrade the railway in Northampton in five days, this included renewing track, removing scrap rail and upgrading drainage.
Yorkshire Water awards £553m water services contracts
Morrison Utility Services (MUS) and Network Plus have secured water network repair and maintenance services contracts with Yorkshire Water.
Mace and AFC Energy join forces to decarbonise construction sites
Mace and AFC Energy have formed a UK first strategic partnership to use hydrogen power in decarbonising the construction industry.
My top 5 masterplans: Successful placemaking in action
Jonathan Tarbatt, director of Corstorphine + Wright, sets out, in no particular order, his top five masterplans and what lessons they offer for successful placemaking.
Scottish contractors urged to seize HS2 opportunities
Potential contracts with HS2 are not just about track and trains – companies in Scotland are being encouraged to bid for millions of pounds worth of upcoming contracts.