Plans in for £300m Blackpool Central scheme
Developers Nikal Ltd and Media Invest Entertainment have submitted a planning application for the £300m Blackpool Central scheme.
Virtual reality brings HS2 Old Oak Common to life
As part of its innovation programme, HS2 is developing virtual reality (VR), eye-tracking and emotion-sensing technology to be used to develop how passengers will navigate their way around the new HS2 station at Old Oak Common.
It’s time for fresh ideas on construction product data, not old...
Darren Lester, founder and CEO of SpecifiedBy, explores the shortfalls of the proposed new Code for Construction Product Information and offers a constructive look to find more productive ways to move forward.
Vectorworks names Leslie Majer Richard Diehl award winner
Continuing its support for emerging designers, Vectorworks has announced Leslie Majer as the Richard Diehl award winner for the fifth Vectorworks Design Scholarship.
Kier hands over new Brixham fire station
Kier has completed the new fire station in Brixham for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which provides dedicated modern facilities for the fire service.
UK solar industry to ‘double in size by 2030’
40GW of solar capacity could deliver 13,000 new jobs, £17bn in additional economic activity, and a 4.7% cut in total UK carbon emissions, according to a new report.
[VIDEO] JCT launches dispute adjudication board documentation 2021
JCT has launched the Dispute Adjudication Board Documentation 2021 (DAB 2021) with an introductory video which reveals how to avoid and resolve disputes.
Wates Residential appoints new production director
Wates Residential has appointed Nick Williams as its new production director to develop the company's operational strategy.
Work begins on energy-efficient modular homes in East Cambridgeshire
Etopia Homes has begun work on its Juniper Place site in East Cambridgeshire to deliver 30 ‘net-zero’ modular homes.
Network Rail’s innovative railway footbridge design unveiled
Network Rail’s new modular bridge design that could transform rail crossings across Britain has been unveiled at Rail Live today (June 16).
Government urged to enable historic buildings to tackle climate crisis
Historic buildings can help tackle the climate crisis, according to a new report published today (16 June) by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, it argues that the Government should commit publicly to align heritage protection and environmental sustainability.
Report: Information management in construction can aid UK’s recovery
Every £1 invested in information management (IM) in the construction sector could secure up to £6 of labour time savings and boost government efforts to reach net zero carbon targets, according to a new report.
Modular construction: The push to solve the housing crisis
According to Forbes, during 2017-2018 only 7.5% of the homes built in the UK used modular construction, and although this number has grown year on year, this is still a long way short of market leader Sweden’s mammoth 45%, Sean Keyes, managing director a Sutcliffe explores this.
Go-ahead for new stadium at Emirates Old Trafford
Lancashire Cricket has been given the green light for plans to deliver a new 1,025 seat stadium, a heritage centre, a guest services hub, and a new retail store.
Kane awarded £9m M&E package at London’s tallest Premier Inn
John Sisk & Son has appointed Kane to deliver a £9m M&E contract at London’s tallest Premier Inn Hotel at West India Dock.
Sub-contract opportunities unveiled for Scotland’s River Clyde project
Graham has disclosed sub-contract opportunities for local suppliers to help deliver and transform the bridge over Scotland’s River Clyde.
UK construction disputes rise by 117% in 2020
The average value of construction disputes in the UK increased to £27.7m, a rise of 117% from 2019, according to a new report released by Arcadis.
Plans approved for LFC’s Anfield Road Stand expansion
Plans for the redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand have been approved today (15 June) by Liverpool City Council's planning committee.
Planning for a crisis: The importance of a construction cybersecurity plan
Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint, discusses the importance of integrating a cybersecurity plan into your construction business.
Joint venture ‘VIVO’ awarded Defence Infrastructure contracts
VIVO Defence Services (VIVO), a collaboration between Serco and ENGIE, has been awarded contracts to provide asset and facilities management services for the UK Defence built estate by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Kier to deliver two new blocks at Stevenage school
Kier has been appointed by the Department of Education to deliver two new blocks for The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage, totalling 5,286m2, as well as extensive landscaping works.
Social housing: The great disrepair conundrum
The number of disrepair claims against social housing organisations across the country is becoming an increasing issue, taking up time and money that some teams just don’t have. But what’s behind this phenomenon, and how can you tackle it? Gary Cawley, director of CPC explores.
Joint venture to modernise UK energy metadata
Arup, Hippo Digital and Icebreaker One have been commissioned by the government to lead the next phase of its Energy Data Visibility Project (EDVP) to organise and improve access to the UK’s metadata.
Bentley Systems acquires utility pole systems software
Bentley Systems has acquired SPIDA Software, developers of specialised software for the design, analysis and management of utility pole systems.
Plans submitted for low carbon social housing in Manchester
A planning application has gone into Manchester City Council for new social housing in Newton Heath, bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use.
Pagabo prepares to launch civils and infrastructure framework
Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its newest framework design for civils and infrastructure projects within the built environment.