How important is mobile reporting on the modern construction site?
The evolution of technology has given way to the world of mobile reporting. So why is it important on the modern construction site? The Access Group investigates the vital roles mobile reporting now plays.
Is it time to incentivise MMC?
It's widely accepted that MMC represent the future of volume housebuilding and are a key part of the solution that will enable the sector to hit big sustainability and net-zero targets. Yet significant barriers remain before it's truly viable on the scale at which our biggest housebuilders operate. Ian Atkinson, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, examines those barriers and explain why incentives could be the answer to accelerating use of these modern methods.
Vinci appoints Andrew Astley as new midlands regional director
VINCI Construction UK has appointed Andrew Astley as regional director for the Midland’s construction region.
Mott MacDonald appoints new director of roads
Mott MacDonald has appointed Mark Baynham as its new director of roads to deliver the consultancy’s portfolio of roads projects across Scotland.
New specifiers guide for light gauge steel frame external wall systems
FIS and the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) have launched a specifiers’ guide to light gauge steel framing systems (SFS) external wall systems.
Everton’s new 52,888 capacity stadium build date confirmed
Laing O’Rourke will begin construction of Everton’s new stadium on 26 July, the first phase of the development will enable works to prepare the Bramley-Moore Dock site for the build.
Go-ahead for £250m London eye centre
Camden Council has given the green light for plans to deliver a new £250m eye centre hospital at King’s Cross in London.
Premier Modular acquires NetZero Buildings
Premier Modular has acquired NetZero Buildings for an undisclosed sum, creating one of the strongest groups in the fast-growing offsite sector.
Green light for 13-storey City Place House in London
The City of London Corporation has resolved to grant planning permission to Great Portland Estates’ redevelopment of City Place House.
Infrastructure team selected for Manchester’s Victoria North scheme
Manchester City Council and joint venture partner Far East Consortium (FEC) have selected the team to deliver infrastructure works for the Victoria North regeneration scheme.
RIP John Eynon, UK BIM Alliance ambassador
John Eynon, a UK BIM Alliance ambassador and regular columnist for PBC Today and BIM Today, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 16 June.
Modular building: Cost-effective solutions to NHS capacity issues
Recent reports show that NHS waiting lists are at a record high, with more than five million people still awaiting non-urgent surgical treatment. Alan Wilson at ModuleCo explains how modular construction is well suited to efficiently expanding NHS capacity.
Utilities company fined after passer-by dies following fall into excavation site
Utility company, M&S Water (Utilities) Ltd has been fined £100,000 after a member of the public suffered fatal injuries after falling into an excavation site.
Plans submitted for 60 new homes in Bromsgrove
Living Space Housing has submitted a detailed planning application to Bromsgrove District Council for 60 homes on a site off Perryfields Road, located just over a mile from the town centre.
How can construction move towards a greener way of working?
David Hedley, technical sales engineer at ground engineering specialist Mainmark UK, discusses the key issues currently facing the UK building, construction and infrastructure industries.
Go-ahead for 170 new homes in Ellesmere Port
Promenade Estates and MCI Developments have been given the go-ahead to deliver 170 new homes in Ellesmere Port.
Plans in for next phase of Rivington Chase development
Bellway Homes has submitted plans to build 207 new homes as part of the next phase of the £262m Rivington Chase redevelopment.
Construction underway on scheme to fuel Crawley economic growth
Construction has started on an £8.85m scheme to breathe new life into the heart of Crawley and support its economic growth.
Morgan Sindall secures place on Suffolk construction projects
A series of new-build community facilities are set to be delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction in Suffolk, with a combined value of £15.3m.
Unlocking the market for modular housing in Bristol and the South...
The DPS and the CMM toolkit combined, form a single procurement and delivery package for MMC that will enable local authorities to reach Government targets.
£6m investment to improve green spaces across London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a further £6m investment to the 'Grow Back Greener' fund to improve outdoor spaces across London, focussing on some of the most disadvantaged areas.
Mace pioneers cement-free concrete technology
Mace is spearheading a cement-free concrete technology that reduces the embodied carbon of a construction project by 78%.
HS2 landscape design to restore Midlands heritage hotspot
Landscape designs by HS2 show how an area around the River Cole in Warwickshire, identified as a Heritage Hotspot, can be transformed.
The future of UK housing and the construction industry
In this article, The Access Group talks about the future of UK housing and the construction industry, and explores how housebuilders can prepare as we look ahead.
Safety alert issued for angle grinder chainsaw discs
The UK’s national product safety regulator, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety alert for a chainsaw disc attachment that has been incorrectly sold with angle grinders.
Graham installs structural steel beams at Harlow Junction scheme
Graham has reached a milestone on the new M11 Junction 7a project at Harlow, Essex, following the installation of the structural steel beams to create a new overbridge at the junction.