CIOB appoints Sandi Rhys Jones as new vice president
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has appointed Sandi Rhys Jones as its new vice president.
Kier to refurbish Intercity Place for the University of Plymouth
Procured through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), Kier has been appointed by the University of Plymouth to deliver the refurbishment of Intercity Place.
Government injects £8.6bn for affordable housing
The government has allocated £8.6bn for affordable housing over the next five years to deliver around 119,000 homes.
Caddick bags £15.7m industrial development in Ellesmere Port
Redsun has appointed Caddick Construction to deliver the £15.7m AVIATOR Phase II, which comprises two new-build warehouses with integral mezzanine offices.
BIM and the golden thread: Real world impact of technology
When it comes to construction site productivity, the possibility that technology can offer is cosmic. Even though companies are at different stages of digital adoption, we can all agree that the benefits on offer are numerous. But what do these impacts look like in real life, especially in regards to productivity? Roy Danon from Buildots explains.
The Hickman: Digital twin delivers the ‘world’s smartest building’
The Hickman in London has become the first building in the world to achieve a Platinum rating from SmartScore, the certification scheme for smart buildings.
Wates appoints new director to deliver ambitious group strategy
Wates has appointed Esther English as its new corporate development director to lead the group’s strategic planning activities.
Plans revealed for major mixed-use development in Leeds
Plans to create a multi-purpose events venue alongside student accommodation in the heart of Leeds’ cultural district have been revealed by developer Downing and Leeds City Council.
England’s ‘leaky’ homes are greater threat to climate than cars, says...
England’s homes produce more carbon emissions every year than all of the country’s cars, new research from the National Housing Federation (NHF) has revealed.
Building Control’s role in dangerous structures
Dangerous structures can occur because of neglected buildings, badly executed construction work, extreme weather events and many other causes. LABC explores the role Building Control teams play in tackling dangerous structures.
BIM consultancy expands despite pandemic challenges
BIM consultancy, BIMBox has doubled its team following 2020-21 growth, as the company defies pandemic-era challenges.
£50m funding injection to upgrade T Levels facilities
The government has injected £50m into colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T levels to improve and expand teaching spaces and facilities.
Green light for £124m Bracknell Coopers Hill regeneration
Plans for the first stage of Countryside and Bracknell Forest Council’s £124m vision to further regenerate the town centre have been approved.
The growing reach of reality capture
As the UK looks to life after Covid, MEP professionals are turning to reality capture technology as part of the great urban planning rethink, says Jerry Hardy, director of marketing at FARO.
Hinkley Point C agrees extension for highways maintenance contract
Milestone Infrastructure has agreed a three-year contract extension to provide maintenance services for highway infrastructure around Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset.
Designs drawn up to transform Aberdeen beach area
Detailed designs have now been drawn up for several projects to help transform the beach area in Aberdeen.
AmeyBriggs £240m MITER defence contract begins
The Amey and Briggs £240m MITER defence contract has now gone live, which will see the duo maintain and manage construction and materials handling equipment used by British forces.
Vital Energi to help lower London’s carbon footprint
Vital Energi has been awarded a contract to save London 1,000 tonnes of carbon a year and help the city reach net zero carbon by 2027.
Improve audit trails and collaboration to prevent construction mishaps
In order to avoid construction mishaps, we must improve audit trails and collaboration, says Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint.
Graham secures recladding contract for Chalcots Blashford tower
Graham has secured a contract from Camden Council to deliver the major works project at Blashford Tower on the Chalcots estate.
Kier appointed to Bristol highways and associated works framework
Kier Highways has been awarded a place on the Bristol City Highways asset management and associated works framework to deliver carriageway surface treatments under Lot 2.
Mitie secures £29m DWP life systems contract
The central government and defence team at Mitie has secured a new £29m life systems contract with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Civils contractors warn of cost pressures and supply concerns
Civil Engineering Contractors Association's latest report warns that although the infrastructure sector is driving economic growth, cost pressures and supply concerns are ongoing challenges for the industry.
Gatwick Airport pushes ahead with second runway plans
Gatwick Airport has announced plans to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use to enable dual runway operations with the airport’s main runway.
Construction underway on new net zero office in Salford
The English Cities Fund (ECF) and contractor, Bowmer + Kirkland has started construction of a new 115,000 sq ft net zero office building, which will set the bar for sustainable developments Salford Central.
Construction crisis risks clipping wings of Life Sciences boom
Simon Harbour, building consultancy partner at Rapleys, looks at how the current building materials crisis is impacting the life sciences sector.