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.
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.