John Forster steps down as chair of CSIC
John Forster will step down from his position at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), as the organisation seeks a new chairperson to help shape its future strategy.
E-commerce warehouse space drives construction demand
The huge surge in online retail and E-commerce over the last twelve months, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, has resulted in a similar increase in demand for warehouse space, experts say.
The Access Group acquires ERP software specialist
The Access Group has acquired ERP software specialist, EasyBuild to secure a market-leading position in the provision of software and services to the construction sector.
Covid to Brexit: How the construction industry can prepare
The UK’s exit of the European Union and Covid-19 have been battling for headlines and headspace these past months, dominating the news agenda and industry outlooks. Tim Whiteley, co-founder of Inevitech discusses what this means for the construction industry.
Is BIM the key to Britain’s net-zero future?
Charles Smith, consultant at Atkins, explores how BIM can help unlock the UK’s net-zero carbon ambitions.
Lendlease lays out roadmap to ‘Absolute Zero Carbon’
Today (15 December) Lendlease has released its Roadmap to Absolute Zero Carbon, which sets out how the business will achieve those targets in Europe.
Partner selected for £130m Wigan town centre redevelopment
Galleries25 has been appointed as development partner for the £130m redevelopment of the Galleries Shopping Centre in Wigan.
ISG lands UK’s first battery gigaplant
Britishvolt has appointed ISG to lead construction on the UK's first battery gigaplant in Blyth, Northumberland.
Caudwell Collection rebrands and appoints two new senior roles
Development company, Caudwell Collection has rebranded to ‘Caudwell’ and has also welcomed new chief construction officer, Uri Mizrahi, and director of sales, Simon Walker.
29 development companies secure place on £47bn framework
29 development companies have secured a place on Pagabo’s new £47bn developer-led framework, which goes live today (15 December).
Green light for new modular homes in Newham
Populo Living has been the given the green light to build 200 new social rent homes above existing council-owned blocks in Newham.
Laing O’Rourke appointed as Government strategic supplier
Laing O’Rourke has been appointed by the Cabinet Office to take on the role of government strategic supplier, the contract will start immediately.
Government plans ambitious clean energy system
Building on the Prime Minister’s ten point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, the UK government today set out plans to clean our energy system and begin negotiations with EDF in relation to the Sizewell C project.
Plans in for £500m mixed-use scheme at Orchard Wharf
Developer Regal London has submitted a planning application for a £500m mixed-use scheme at Orchard Wharf in London Docklands.
Arup joins ‘Race to Zero’ to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030
Arup has signed up to the Race to Zero, a global campaign to rally businesses, cities, regions and investors to take action for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon recovery that prevents future threats and create jobs.
Bellway handed £600,000 fine for wildlife crime
Bellway Homes has received the largest ever fine in relation to a wildlife crime of £600,000 for destroying a breeding site or resting place for bats.
Confusion and delays hamper Green Homes Grant scheme
The government’s initiative for the Green Homes Grant should be commended, but it is “already clear that the scheme is not going to achieve its initial targets”, says the House of Commons environmental audit committee.
Willmott Dixon lands £38.8m Birmingham office refurb
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed by CBRE Global Investors to deliver the £38.8m full refurbishment of a landmark Birmingham office block.
Balfour Beatty to cut emissions on construction sites by 80%
Balfour Beatty has joined forces with Sunbelt and Invisible Systems to develop new technology to reduce carbon emissions across its construction sites by up to 80%.
Green light for £17.5m National Brownfield Institute
The new £17.5m National Brownfield Institute (NBI) in Wolverhampton has been given the green light, as construction is set to begin in the new year.
Go-ahead for 204 new homes in Barnet
Montreaux Developments and Assael Architecture have been given the go-ahead for 204 new homes on Colney Hatch Lane in Barnet.
HS2 offers work experience to deferred university students
HS2 Ltd is offering work experience to students who have deferred their university place due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sadiq Khan partners with Catalyst to build 900-home scheme at St...
London mayor Sadiq Khan has partnered with Catalyst Housing to build more than 900 new homes on St Ann’s Hospital site in Tottenham.
Housing association fined £80k after employees develop HAVS
Housing association, Onward Homes, has been fined £80,000 after four employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
Amodal joins Asite Ecosystem to unlock value in construction lifecycle
Built environment information management service provider, Amodal has joined the Asite Ecosystem to unlock greater value throughout the construction lifecycle.
Homes England introduces new Dynamic Purchasing System
Homes England has introduced a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to simplify how it procures developers and housebuilders.