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.
Building safety: Weaving the golden thread of information
A new policy paper from the Building Regulations Advisory Committee has set out the definition and principles that will guide the development and implementation of the golden thread of information, a key recommendation of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building a Safer Future report.
Construction workers urged to maintain Covid safety as restrictions lift
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued another in its series of advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.
Keltbray secures HS2 ventilation shaft contract
Keltbray has secured a contract with the Align JV to deliver key structural elements of the first two ventilation shafts on the Chiltern Tunnels Section for HS2.
HS2 confirms jobs boost for West Midlands and Crewe
New research has found that the construction of HS2 is expected to support over 4,000 more jobs than previously forecast – including a boost of almost 1,500 more jobs on the section between the West Midlands and Crewe.
More action needed by construction SMEs to combat modern slavery
More action is needed by construction SMEs to tackle modern slavery, according to research carried out by CHAS and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab.
Planning inspector approves Woking’s future development policy
An appointed planning inspector has found Woking Borough’s future development policy ‘sound and legally compliant’.
Norbord Europe joins wood-based panel specialists West Fraser
Norbord Europe has joined the West Fraser organisation, manufacturers of engineered wood-based panel products.
Graham bags five-year NHS Lanarkshire framework programme
Graham has been appointed to the NHS Lanarkshire project to be procured under the Framework Scotland 3.
Hill and Notting Hill Genesis to deliver 780 new homes in...
Developer Hill Group and housing provider, Notting Hill Genesis have joined forces to deliver 780 new homes at Lampton Parkside in Hounslow.
Durkan to deliver 134 new homes in Lambeth
Peabody has appointed Durkan to begin construction of a new development at Higgs Yard, a former industrial site at Loughborough Junction in Lambeth.
Lonely BIM: Adoption, engagement and Better Information Management
BIM has struggled to gain a foothold in the housing sector but BIM4Housing chair George Stevenson believes the last 18 months is beginning to change long-held misconceptions about BIM’s potential.
Actis Hybrid convert wins gift voucher after Jewson charity event
A recent convert to Actis Hybrid has won a £100 gift card in a prize draw held as part of an activity aimed at encouraging more construction professionals to learn about the company's insulation products.
Government delays UKCA product marking changes
The Construction Leadership Council has welcomed confirmation that the government has delayed planned changes to product marking rules.
Materials crisis temporarily eases but lack of drivers still ‘major concern’
John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the CPA said the materials crisis has temporarily eased due to the holiday period and customers delaying or cancelling projects.
£4m fund to accelerate community-led housing
Housing minister Christopher Pincher has launched a new £4m fund to increase community-led housing and give better access to affordable housing.
Bluebeam to host first virtual XCON Anywhere conference
Collaborative software provider Bluebeam has revealed the details for a two-day virtual conference aimed at the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries.
Flood hazard mapping to help Scotland prepare for future flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is introducing new flood hazard mapping to help Scotland better prepare for future increased flood risk.
£160m fund opens to enhance energy efficiency of social homes
Local authorities and housing associations across England will have the chance to secure a share of £160m to enhance the energy efficiency of social homes.
BBMV hands over Crossrail’s new Whitechapel station
Main contractor BBMV (the Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, VINCI Construction joint venture) has completed construction of the Crossrail station at Whitechapel in east London.
Vital Human Resources to supply frontline labour for Network Rail
Vital Human Resources, part of the Morson Group, has secured a £150m contract to supply Network Rail with strategic and operational roles over the next five years.
[VIDEO] Keltbray demolishes chimneys and boiler house at Ferrybridge site
Keltbray has completed the latest major demolition activity at the former Ferrybridge ‘C’ Power Station in West Yorkshire on behalf of SSE.
Project coordination: Ditching paper through digital transformation
Australian firm Bornhorst + Ward has turned to digital technology to coordinate projects.
Women in BIM: Exploring the global BIM marketplace
With global BIM market forecast to grow significantly over the next few years, Women in BIM’s Regional Leads in Chile, the USA, Greece and Australia discuss how the technology is being adopted in their corner of the world.
Construction experts asked for views on measuring equality
Companies from across the UK construction industry can now have their say on plans to develop standard measures of how the sector seeks to improve equality and diversity.
Specifying graphical EIR in BIM projects
Murillo Piazzi, technologist at BIM Academy, examines how to specify graphical Exchange Information Requirements in BIM-enabled projects.