Green light for Brighton film school student accommodation
Brighton and Hove Council has given Alumno the green light to deliver purpose-built student accommodation on Brighton’s Lewes Road.
Colmore Tang launches cladding remediation service
Colmore Tang Construction has launched a cladding remediation service to provide a complete solution for those seeking to replace dangerous cladding.
Tips for protecting construction employees in lockdown 3.0
Jayne Harrison, head of employment law at solicitors Richard Nelson, outlines three tips for protecting construction staff in lockdown 3.0.
Lessons learned for sustainable school design
With Scotland setting ambitious net zero carbon goals, Lindsey Mitchell, architect director at BDP’s Glasgow Studio, discusses her experiences in designing successful, sustainable school projects.
UKGBC publishes guidance on zero carbon homes
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published two resources designed to support local authorities in tackling the climate emergency, by driving up the sustainability of new homes.
Winvic lands double contract win at Edgbaston Stadium
Winvic Construction has been awarded a double contract for concurrent works at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
Competitive tenders: Busting the over-budget and over-time paradigm
When it comes to bidding for new clients, design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw of Beam Developments explains why he walks away if the process involves competitive tender when it’s based on cost alone.
Providing secondary glazing services to Northern Powerhouse cities
Significant inward investment into new building and regeneration projects in the North West is driving demand for specific solutions that can keep all types of buildings quieter and warmer, according to Mike Latham from Commercial Sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.
Construction industry urged to comply with safe operating guidance
The construction sector has been urged to follow updated Covid-19 guidance after industry leaders issued new Safe Operating Guidance.
BAM secures Government funding to trial 5G innovation
BAM Nuttall has secured investment from Government which will fund 9 new projects to explore how 5G technology can support the construction industry.
Case study: Replacement bridge over the Hracholusky reservoir
Structural engineering software specialist, SCIA Engineer assists the complex analysis of a difficult construction process on the replacement bridge over the Hracholusky Reservoir.
ISG bags top spot in December’s contractor league table
ISG has secured the top spot in December’s contractor league table after landing seven major projects totalling just under £2.7bn.
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: Building a new economic powerhouse
Rob Hopwood, planning partner at planning consultants Bidwells, discusses the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and highlights the key priorities for realising the area’s potential as a major economic powerhouse for the UK.
Keltbray appoints new built environment commercial director
Keltbray has appointed Jason Gibbons as its new commercial director for its built environment division, Jason holds over 30 years of experience in the industry.
ABC+ tackles rural Scotland
Structural warranty provider ABC+ Warranty has reported another high level of activity in the construction industry from new build to conversion works.
ilke Homes secures first site in the South East of England
ilke Homes has secured its first site in the South East of England, which could see the delivery of 153 modular homes.
Clarity in return for cash flow: Interim applications for payment
A recent Technology & Construction Court case has underlined the importance of being clear on payment regimes and mechanisms in contracts. Ryland Ash and Alexander Creswick of law firm Watson Farley & Williams take a look.
Willmott Dixon lands £63m build-to-rent scheme in Bristol
Willmott Dixon has secured a £63m contract to deliver a new build-to-rent (BtR) scheme in Bristol which will see the creation of 297 new apartments.
Breedon appoints new contracting arm MD
Breedon has appointed James Haluch as managing director of its GB Contracting business.
Asite integrates with ProjectWise to enhance users productivity
Asite has integrated with ProjectWise via the Microsoft Power Automate platform to help users enhance productivity and enable higher quality design collaboration.
Mace achieves 2020 net-zero carbon targets
Mace has achieved its ambition to be a net-zero carbon business in 2020, after driving down its carbon emissions as far as possible across its developments and operations it has offset the remaining emissions.
Surrey electrician banned over unexplained £1m expenses
An electrician in Surrey has been banned from running a company for 7 years after he failed to explain nearly £1m of company account expenses.
Hot desking or homeworking, accessibility is essential
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, highlights the need to ensure accessibility in the changing post-Covid office environment.
Smarter construction through integrated technology
Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor of Procore discusses how the UK construction industry can benefit from integrated technology and data.
HS2 supports return to work programme
The Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture is working in partnership with Women Returners and STEM Returners to engage the local community and help individuals get back into work.
TopHat appoints Airbus VP to drive innovation in housebuilding
TopHat has appointed Matthew Evans, vice president of digital transformation at Airbus, as its new chief technology officer to drive innovation in UK housebuilding.