ACE releases new guide to help SMEs adapt to net zero...
A new net zero guide targeted at SMEs working in the built environment has been jointly released by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC).
ADEPT: Why we need a radical new housing policy
In May 2021, the ADEPT published a new Housing Policy Position, calling for a radical, far-reaching national housing policy to be introduced. Paula Hewitt, the new president of ADEPT, explains why.
Housing association begins hunt for new consultancy framework
Notting Hill Genesis is planning on developing a new consultancy framework to support the delivery of new homes across London.
Muse appoints new North West development surveyor
Muse Developments has appointed Joe Stockton as its new development surveyor for the North West office, bringing through the next generation of urban regenerators.
Graham to deliver M2 junction 5 improvements
Following Government approval, Graham has been awarded a contract with Highways England to upgrade Junction 5 of the M2 motorway in Kent.
Modular Building Institute-sponsored 2021 Offsite Construction Expo returns
The Modular Building Institute-sponsored 2021 Offsite Construction Expo is back in Denver, USA, and online – registration is now open.
Mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality
With concerns over indoor virus transmission and the health impacts of air pollution, as well as condensation, mould and overheating, ventilation has become a key concern in our buildings. Paul Williams of Domus Ventilation looks at how to improve indoor air quality.
Jarvis lands latest phase of £400m Watford Riverwell scheme
Jarvis Contracting has been appointed by Watford Health Campus Partnership to deliver the ‘Avenues at Riverwell’ scheme, part of the £400m Watford Riverwell regeneration.
NHBC data reveals new home registrations hit 14-year high
According to NHBC, registrations peaked at a 14-year high to 46,452 homes in Q2 2021, demonstrating that supply is increasing rapidly, as housebuilders and developers respond to the strong demand for new homes.
Vectorworks joins Open Geospatial Consortium to boost BIM and GIS standards
3D design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks has joined the Open Geospatial Consortium to offer its expertise in connecting BIM and GIS workflows.
Collida and Architype team up to develop low carbon homes
Collida, a Willmott Dixon company, has signed a five-year partnership with Architype, to develop a new generation of sustainable homes using MMC solutions.
Highways England unveils plans to target net zero by 2050
Highways England has revealed ambitious plans to rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance and operations, and support the transition to zero emission vehicles.
Creating a digitally enabled estate – in Antarctica
The team working on the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme is taking on a unique test. Andy Krebs, digital strategy lead at Ramboll, explains how digital is helping to deliver.
Lendlease to end use of liquid fossil fuels on UK construction...
Lendlease is phasing out liquid fossil fuels such as diesel and petrol on any of its UK construction projects, as part of its commitment to tackle climate change.
Offsite Expo: A masterclass in advanced building technology
Bringing together the sector’s most influential innovators, Offsite Expo provides unparalleled access to a wealth of industry intelligence and offsite expertise. Leading multidisciplinary offsite specialists from Cogent Consulting have played a central role in developing the Masterclass speaker programme – here, managing director Darren Richards shares a few of the many highlights.
Flat out on flat roofs: Adjustable fasteners and heat induction innovations
As construction gets back to work post-Covid, roofing installers and contractors will be asked to work more efficiently. The fastening solutions they choose can make all the difference to this effort, as explained by Martyn Holloway, business development manager – flat roof at SFS.
ISG tops out at Shoreditch Village project
ISG recently ‘topped’ out at the Shoreditch Village project, as the team celebrated its latest milestone – reaching the highest point in the construction process.
Colas to rebuild Cork Airport’s main runway
Colas Ltd has been awarded the main construction contract to rebuild Cork Airport’s main runway.
Energy Performance of Buildings Bill to assist net zero targets
The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) is calling for MPs, Lords and the Government to support the Bill which will be vital for the achievement of net-zero.
Skills Centre offers free construction training to plug skills gap
The Skills Centre is offering free construction training and job interview opportunities around five sites in the Greater London area, north Kent and also across the West Midlands.
Partnership to explore 5G’s potential in property and infrastructure sectors
The new programme sees BAM Nuttall and AE Aerospace, working with 5PRING, to set a series of challenges for innovative start-ups and SMEs to solve using 5G.
MMC engagement: As easy as 1,2,3
Housing providers in the South West are working with SWPA, as a long-standing provider of procurement and delivery solutions for offsite, to combine their programmes to deliver a substantial number of beautiful, customisable, zero carbon homes.
ilke Homes to deliver largest low-rise modular housing scheme in Nottingham
ilke Homes has been chosen by Boots to deliver a 622-home scheme in Beeston, Nottingham, which will become the largest low-rise modular housing development in the UK.
HS2 designers cut carbon with new viaduct design
HS2 designers are on track to more than half the amount of embedded carbon in one of the high speed rail project’s viaducts.
Hospital construction: It’s been a difficult time…
The need for science, healthcare and hospitals is at an all-time high as a result of Covid-19. To meet the critical demand, the healthcare construction sector stepped up – even with construction teams facing bottlenecks, supply shortages and unpredictable delivery schedules. The remedy? BIM.
Planning reform and environmental objectives: Collaboration or collision?
Can the government’s much-anticipated planning reforms speed up development while maintaining environmental protections or are we set on a collision course between competing priorities?