2 in 3 builders say VAT policy will lead to cashflow...
The Government must scrap new tax policy ‘reverse charge VAT’ to show they are listening to builders and protecting jobs, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
World of Modular preview: Modular Skyscrapers
Michael Hough, founder and principal at MJH Structural Engineers in Dublin explores the world of modular skyscrapers.
BSRIA publishes guide on Project Information Process (BG 78/2021)
BSRIA has published new guidance on Project Information Process (BG 78/2021) to promote best practice across the built environment.
NHBC’s Building for tomorrow: Quality, MMC and climate change
Quality, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and climate change takes centre stage at the 30th anniversary of NHBC’s building for tomorrow (bft) event.
BIMspiration and collaboration with Rhys Lewis
Some BIMspiration for us all: Rhys Lewis from the UK BIM Alliance.
Green light for £24m Dudley Interchange project
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has given the green light to plans for a new £24m Dudley Interchange.
Homes England and UTB launch development finance for SME builders
Homes England and United Trust Bank have launched a new five-year lending alliance to provide development finance to SME builders.
World of modular preview: Offsite construction, safety, and Covid
John Buongiorno, director of the modular division at Axis Construction, discusses how Axis has helped push modular to the next level.
National Grid Gas fined £4m over missing gas network records
National Grid Gas has been fined £4m for failing to ensure its gas risers records in some high-rise multiple occupancy buildings were up to date.
Councils receive second round of potholes fund
In the second of five instalments from the £2.5bn Potholes Fund, councils across England have been allocated their share of £500m for highways maintenance.
Case study: Centre Point landmark (London, UK)
SCIA Engineer’s structural design and analysis tool helps solve challenges on the transformation of one of London’s first skyscrapers, Centre Point.
BAM lands another hospital contract
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed BAM Construction to create a new MRI suite, 24-bed Haematology Oncology Ward and associated facilities.
Construction contract awards drop by 12% in January
The value of construction contract awards decreased by 12% in January to £4.3bn, 10% lower than the monthly average in 2020.
5 AEC industry trends to watch
Kevin Lea, SVP product management at ALLPLAN, discusses the most important AEC industry trends for construction professionals.
Laing O’Rourke prepares to hand over Crossrail station
Laing O’Rourke is preparing to hand over Crossrail’s Tottenham Court Road station, as it reaches the critical T-12 milestone.
Avanton to invest £500m into London’s build-to-rent sector
Avanton has unveiled plans to invest £500m in strategic land acquisitions over the next three years, as it expands into London’s lucrative build-to-rent sector.
Allplan Bridge used in Lower Saxony BIM pilot project
Engineers from Thormahlen + Peuckert successfully adopted the Allplan Bridge solution for modelling a challenging bridge design in Lower Saxony.
Green light for new care home in West Sussex
Nexus Planning has secured planning permission at appeal for a much-needed 66-bed care home in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex.
Sales guarantee to empower SME housebuilders
A new Proptech online engine has been launched to eliminate the growing development finance problem for SME developers by providing a sales guarantee to purchase new homes built by SME housebuilders.
Two new members appointed to ARB board
Dr Teri Okoro and Cindy Leslie have been appointed to the Architects Registration Board by the Privy Council following recommendations from Chris Pincher, minister of state for housing.
Go-ahead for 125 new homes in Shobnall
Keepmoat Homes has been given the green light by East Staffordshire Borough Council to deliver 125 new homes in Shobnall.
Abri acquires land to build mixed-use scheme in Bristol
Abri, who will be working with Change Real Estate, has acquired land at The Old Brewery in Southville to build 107 affordable homes and seven commercial units.
Rainscreen cladding: General cladding requirements
Premier Guarantee offers technical guidance on the general requirements for rainscreen cladding.
Green light for next phase of HS2 to Crewe
MPs have given the green light to phase 2a of HS2 to Crewe, with the proposals gaining Royal Assent.
Protecting biodiversity and archaeology at Northern Arc site
The Northern Arc scheme in Burgess Hill, Mid Sussex is a 200-hectare strategic 3,500 home development being delivered by Homes England.
Plans in for £15m Twickenham Film Studios transformation
Twickenham Film Studios has announced a £15m investment to rejuvenate, transform and expand London’s oldest film studio.