FloodRecover: Flood resilience solutions for all property owners
Aquobex discusses the launch of the FloodRecover brand and portfolio, a holistic flood resilience solution to enable cost-effective and insurable flood resilient repairs to properties of all types.
Two decades on, many contractors still unaware of adjudication rights?
Jonathan Nugent, managing director at Arbicon, explains how many contractors are still unaware of the right to adjudication in construction contracts and are losing out on significant payments due.
Falls from height remain most common fatal injury in construction
Over half of fatal injuries to workers in 2020/21 were in the construction sector and agriculture, the number of work-related death in construction was 39, a decrease of 3 from the previous year.
Construction output falls in May as adverse weather impacts industry
Construction output decreased by 0.8% in May, as businesses suggest the adverse weather conditions had a knock-on effect on new work and repair and maintenance.
Kier secures early works contract on HS2’s phase two
Kier has been appointed to deliver highways and utility work on Phase 2a of HS2, which will take the UK’s new high-speed railway north of the West Midlands.
What do CAD software users say about BricsCAD®?
BricsCAD® is Computer Aided Design software for people who build things. It’s the best choice for drafters, designers, architects, and engineers.
NHBC announces new partnership with ARCO
NHBC has announced a new partnership with the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) to support the growing demand within the retirement living sector.
BAM Construct lands £95m St Pancras Campus deal
BAM Construction UK has signed a £95m contract to deliver the 230,0000 sq ft W.RE’s St Pancras Campus in Camden, London.
MEPC takes over next phase of £700m Birmingham Paradise scheme
Argent’s team working on the £700m Paradise development in Birmingham will be joining the MEPC, the asset management subsidiary of Federated Hermes.
Uni of Oxford introduces new indoor mapping system
The University of Oxford has introduced a new indoor mapping system to provide more efficient methods of maintaining asset data.
Opening the door to new angles on making loos accessible
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at some of the options for levelling up when it comes to loo access.
Mace appoints former Balfour director to lead safety for construction
Mace has appointed Kari Sprostranova to spearhead the health, safety and wellbeing strategy for its construction business.
Go-ahead for £40m office development in north Shoreditch
Developer Southern Grove has been given the green light for plans to deliver a £40m sustainable office development in north Shoreditch, London.
First phase of Solent to Midlands multimodal freight strategy published
Network Rail and Highways England have published the first phase of the Solent to the Midlands multimodal freight strategy.
Selectaglaze secondary glazing for healthcare
Controlling the environment within hospitals to stop the spread of disease and infection is very important. Selectaglaze secondary glazing creates an excellent barrier to help prevent this and has a wide range of healthcare products from switchable glass to anti-ligature furniture and units that are Secured by Design accredited.
Work underway on build-to-rent housing in Sheffield
Winvic is developing a new Build-to-Rent (BTR) project on Sylvester Street in Sheffield, it is situated between The Moor shopping centre and the A61 ring road for PLATFORM_.
Builder insulates his own extension with ‘clean and easy’ Actis
A Northamptonshire builder who loves the cleanliness and ease of use of Actis Hybrid has completed a conversion and extension at his own home using two products from the insulation system.
Former Coventry pub to be transformed into 5G digital space
A new 5G digital space will transform Coventry's jaguar pub site into a performance and education venue in plans to revamp the post-war Corporation Street
The Construction Playbook: A design transformation point of view
With the recent publication of the UK government's Construction Playbook aimed at anyone procuring publicly funded works, there’s a renewed call for our industry to reform not just the technical aspects of construction but also its design practices, working culture and behaviours. Lesley Waud, global head of design transformation at Atkins, takes a look.
Don’t shoot yourself in the foot trying to reduce greenhouse gas...
A new report from the European Academies Science Advisory Council argues that a fundamental policy changes are needed if we are to successfully tackle greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment, construction processes and the supply of building products. Dr William Gillett and Professor Brian Norton take a look.
Balfour sells three UK assets from its infrastructure portfolio
Balfour Beatty has sold its interests in three UK assets from its infrastructure investments portfolio.
Trail launched for low carbon 3D construction printing
A new partnership between United Utilities and Changemaker 3D Ltd has moved forward the possibilities of concrete printing technology in a way that will ultimately benefit construction.
Solar panels installed across schools in Essex to reduce carbon emissions
Mitie has worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of roof-mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county.
CLC joins calls for visa review amid HGV drivers shortage
The CLC has called for a review of the occupations eligible for a visa and an immediate update to the shortage occupations list to include HGV drivers.
Crossfield Living to deliver new homes at West Vale in Oldham
Crossfield Living is set to build 88 new homes in the West Vale neighbourhood as part of the £160m plan to deliver 850 homes in Oldham.
ISG bags £22m contract to deliver major logistics scheme
Contractor ISG has secured a £21.8m contract to deliver a major warehouse/logistics development in Avonmouth near Bristol.