Partnership to develop ‘digital ecosystem’ to support construction
The Construction Innovation Hub has partnered up with Cardiff University and its Digital Compliance (D-COM) network, to develop a ‘digital ecosystem’ to support construction firms in navigating the complex regulatory landscape.
Construction company fined after worker undergoes amputation
MJL Contractors Limited has been sentenced after a self-employed ground worker sustained injuries while using a petrol disc cutter.
O’Keefe appoints Marc Daly as new MD
Contractor O’Keefe has appointed Marc Daly as its new managing director, responsible for the group’s four divisions – construction, demolition, remediation and Kent.
Incorporating climate resilience into our towns, cities and infrastructure
Sarah Winne, climate resilience specialist at Ramboll, explores the importance of incorporating climate resilience into planning the design of our homes, buildings and urban environments.
CLC launches built environment net-zero initiative
The Construction Leadership Council is calling on businesses from across the industry to play their part in securing net-zero carbon construction 2050.
£2.6m boost for ‘Bright Green Homes’ in Bristol
Bristol residents could receive financial help to have energy saving measures installed in their homes after the city was awarded nearly £3m to create a local version of the Green Homes Grant scheme.
HS2 search for engineering management system contractor
HS2 has begun the search for a contractor to deliver the high-tech monitoring systems that will enable remote supervisory control of railway assets and systems.
Buildots outlines the importance of inclusivity and equality
Buildots caught up with their head of customer success, Sophie Morris to talk about why she loves construction and the importance of inclusivity and equality.
Premier Modular appoints new executive board member
Annelee Roscoe has been appointed to Premier Modular’s executive board, five years since joining the company as HR executive.
Wates appoints new strategy director to drive integrated business
Wates Construction Group has appointed Inna Lim as the new strategy and integration director for its recently formed group of businesses, Wates Integrated Construction Services (WICS).
Grahams wins £79.5m Clyde road bridge contract
A £79.5m contract to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde and create new connections into Scotland’s manufacturing innovation district has been approved.
Female job seekers encouraged to consider a career with HS2
Women aiming to get back into employment after a career break, or who are looking for a new start, are being encouraged to consider a career with HS2.
Women in Planning launches mentoring scheme
Women in Planning is today (8 March 2021) launching a mentoring scheme to coincide with International Women’s Day.
Costain and Microsoft to develop infrastructure digital twin
Costain and Microsoft have joined forces to develop an enterprise-ready digital twin to optimise the way UK infrastructure is designed, delivered and operated.
Graham to adopt Passivhaus standard
Graham has commenced the journey towards the widespread adoption and implementation of the Passivhaus standard and methodology.
Amey to install air quality sensors ahead of innovative trials
Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is working with Amey to install air quality sensors across the county ahead of trialling innovative solutions to improve air quality for residents.
Crossrail hands over Farringdon Elizabeth line station
Crossrail has handed over the Farringdon Elizabeth line station, built by the BAM, Ferrovial, Kier joint venture (Team BFK), to Transport for London (TfL).
Homes England MMC study to improve construction productivity
Homes England and development partners Atkins and Faithful+Gould have finalised the research themes for its six-year, 1,800 home MMC research commission.
Review to leverage planning and housing location data
The Geospatial Commission has launched a new review to identify the challenges and opportunities for leveraging planning and housing location data.
Access All Areas 2021
Taking place on 9-19 March, Access All Areas is a free ten-day virtual event that is open to all Access customers and other selected business professionals.
ENGIE and Equitix win University of Birmingham contract
ENGIE and Equitix have secured a contract with the University of Birmingham to transform Pritchatts Park student accommodation village into a state-of-the-art low carbon campus.
How Premier Guarantee ensures developer and builder quality
We take a look at how building warranty experts, Premier Guarantee improve build quality and help increase the quality of new homes across the UK.
Amey appoints new highways sector director
Amey has appointed Andy Deman as its new highways sector director to take responsibility for its local and strategic highways operations.
£30m funding for Changing Places toilets in England
The new £30m fund means more than 250,000 disabled people will benefit from greater access to Changing Places toilets.
Márkus Engineering solves collaboration challenges with Revu and Archicad
Budapest-based multi-disciplinary engineering and management firm, Márkus Engineering made a 50% time saving on design reviews using Bluebeam and GRAPHISOFT software
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Standardising structural elements: A platform for construction innovation
Building envelope manufacturers SFS and the Construction Innovation Hub discuss how they are using ‘platforms’ to bring about construction innovation. Learning from other manufacturing sectors is the key to making this a reality.