Asite digital engineering team becomes BSI ACP member
The Asite digital engineering team is now a member of the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) associate consultant programme (BSI ACP).
Morgan Sindall hands over Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed a new £8m primary school in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, seven weeks ahead of schedule for Nottinghamshire County Council.
Keller VSL JV bags £167m HS2 geotechnical contract
Keller Group and VSL International (KVJV) have been awarded a £167m contract to deliver geotechnical work as part of the C1 package on HS2.
George Eliot hospital delivered on budget and ahead of schedule
George Eliot hospital was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget thanks to Wernick’s modular construction techniques. Discover more here.
Government unveils ambitious plan for Oxford-Cambridge Arc
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc that will help to create thousands of jobs, drive investment, protect and enhance the environment.
NHBC appoints three new regional directors
NHBC has appointed three new regional directors to lead customer relations with builder clients in the North East, West & Wales and Scotland.
HS2 begins hunt for £275m control centre contractor
HS2 has begun the hunt for a specialist contractor to deliver the project’s central control centre and maintenance depot.
HS2 tackles biodiversity loss and reduces waste
HS2 has introduced a new approach to tackling Invasive Non-Native Species, saving time, money and carbon output by reducing waste to landfill and minimising soil excavation.
BSRIA appoints Tom Garrigan as new technical director
Tom Garrigan BSc (Hons) has been appointed as the new BSRIA technical director.
Lovell and Abri to build £120m housing scheme in Weymouth
Lovell Southern, part of the £3bn Morgan Sindall Group, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Abri to build 500 homes as an urban extension.
Case study: Al Janoub stadium
SCIA Engineer delivers rapid prototyping using parametric design on the Al Janoub stadium for the 2022 World Cup.
BAM launches three new apprenticeship initiatives
BAM has joined forces with Kier to offer its apprenticeship scheme through Sheffield Hallam University’s quantity surveying and construction site management programmes.
World of Modular preview: Sharing materials and applications expertise
In this preview for the World of Modular event, we take a look at CEO of structural design firm Innovative Structural Engineering, Shawn Lothrop’s presentation.
Costain settles A465 road contract dispute
Costain has agreed on a settlement with the Welsh Government to added costs on its A465 road contract.
Cheshire West and Chester Council to change highways service
Following a public consultation about the future of the Highway Services, the Council will be bringing most small-scale operations back in-house.
Mark Castle steps down as COO for construction at Mace
Mark Castle has stepped down from his role as chief operations officer for construction at Mace, as Andrew Jackson is appointed to the position.
CIOB conservation scheme welcomes retrofit roles
The CIOB's Building Conservation Certification scheme has expanded entry requirements to certify those working within the retrofit sector.
Cardiff Interchange becomes first building to achieve BRE’s HQM ONE
The Cardiff Interchange, a new multi-purpose development, has become the first building in the UK to achieve BRE’s new Home Quality Mark ONE (HQM ONE) certification at design stage.
Galliard to deliver £140m TCRW SOHO scheme
Galliard Homes has finalised the purchase of TCRW SOHO from TfL, a £140m residential-led development on Oxford Street.
Willmott Dixon secures Stevenage bus interchange contract
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Stevenage Borough Council for an £8m project to build a new bus interchange as part of the town’s £1bn regeneration programme.
HSE appoints first chief inspector of buildings
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed Peter Baker as chief inspector of buildings to lead the new Building Safety Regulator.
Carol Massay announced as finalist for Women in Construction Award
Having recently been announced as a finalist for the Women in Construction Award, 2021 we spoke to Carol Massay at the Access Group to discuss her 30-year career.
Work starts on major West London regeneration
Catalyst and Mount Anvil have commenced enabling works on their joint venture regeneration scheme, The Verdean in Acton, marking a new chapter for the Friary Park estate.
World of Modular preview: How setting differs for steel or wood...
Scott Bridger, co-founder of modular installation subcontracting company ProSet Inc, takes a look at how the setting process differs for steel and wood modules.
RIBA approval sees record numbers book Actis online CPD
Record numbers of people have been booking places on a CPD created by insulation specialist Actis since it became a RIBA-approved training course at the end of 2020.
Coventry proposes electric car battery gigafactory
In a joint venture with Coventry Airport Ltd, Coventry City Council is set to develop proposals for a Gigafactory at Coventry Airport.