Engineering: From surviving to thriving with a digital strategy
Many of the businesses that have survived – and even thrived – in these extraordinary circumstances are organisations that have digital technology at their heart. Or, at least, a plan to put it there, says Sam Stephens, chief engineer at Atkins.
Winter is coming, is it time for a prune?
For responsible householders and landowners, this is the time to take stock of trees on their property and to make sure they are healthy, well maintained and safe.
Graham appointed to THG’s ICON development at Manchester Airport
Graham has been awarded a contract by THG to complete the interior fit-out of its ICON studios and ICON offices at Airport City in Manchester.
Seddon commence work on a new £10m community hub in Codsall
Seddon was chosen by South Staffordshire Council to construct a new £10m community hub in Codsall, following a ground-breaking event to mark the start of the ambitious project, which is expected to open in early 2022.
Cloud technology as the key to more efficiency in the AEC...
An interview with ALLPLAN’s CEO Detlef Schneider and Senior Vice President Product Management Kevin Lea.
McAlpine reach practical completion on the Majestic, Leeds
Sir Robert McAlpine has achieved practical completion on the Majestic in Leeds, a restoration project that will offer much-needed office space in the city centre's business district.
Four Futures, One Choice: The construction industry in 2040
A new study examines four scenarios for how the construction sector and the built environment will look by 2040. Lead author Dr Didem Gürdür Broo discusses how the choices we make today can shape a better future.
Consortium wins £30m grant to accelerate drone inspections
Consortium secures grant to accelerate remote inspection and monitoring of industrial sites by drone during the Covid-19 crisis.
30 renewables specialists win spots on £800m energy framework
More than 30 renewable energy, heating and insulation companies have won places on a new £800m energy efficiency framework for the public sector.
Plans in for £200m Oriel eye care centre in Camden
Plans have been submitted to Camden Council for Oriel, a brand new centre for eye care, research and education in Camden.
METALOQ: An innovative modular framing system
METALOQ is a modular framing system whereby ‘kits of parts’ are made by steel fabricators and shipped to modular builders. Find out more here.
Weston homes to fight Robert Jenrick’s refusal of Anglia Square revamp
Weston Homes has said it will fight Robert Jenrick’s decision to refuse planning permission for the £271m Anglia Square redevelopment in Norwich.
How you could make sustainable buildings hot property
Simon Fielden, Sales Director at SFS UK, discusses what specifiers should consider in order to make building envelopes as thermally efficient as possible.
Premier Modular doubles Covid test centre contract
Premier Modular’s contract to deliver modular buildings for Covid-19 testing has been doubled to 50 sites across the UK.
Green light for new section of dual carriageway on A303 Stonehenge
Development consent has been granted to construct a new section of dual carriageway on the A303 Stonehenge.
Affordable housing confirmed for Scotland’s rural communities
A five-year programme to fund Scotland's affordable housing projects in rural and island communities is being extended, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has told Parliament.
HS2 becomes ‘first UK transport sector client’ to achieve PAS 2080
HS2 has become the first UK transport sector client to achieve global carbon management standard, PAS 2080.
Infrastructure and private housing lifts construction output
Construction output increased by 2.9% in September, driven by growth in both new work and repair and maintenance.
Householder planning applications continue to rise
In October 58,963 planning applications were submitted, an increase of 23% compared to the previous year, according to the latest report from the Planning Portal.
How vehicle tracking can help enforce company speeding policy
Quartix explores how vehicle tracking systems can help enforce your company speeding policy and make journeys safer for your drivers.
Technology can transform the planning process
Alex Tosetti, chief commercial officer of VU.CITY, explores how technology can transform the planning process.
Partnership to deliver new office development platform
DEF Software is collaborating with Telford & Wrekin Council to create and launch a new back office development platform which will result in the next generation of planning and building control software.
Wates to become real living wage provider
Wates has confirmed that every one of its business units will achieve Living Wage Recognised Service Provider (RSP) status within five years.
Digital twin: Cities and their digital doppelgangers
As cities around the world begin adopting digital twins, the AECO industry must examine how exactly they impact large-scale projects and how this impact will develop in the future.
Rolls-Royce plans 16 small nuclear power stations
Rolls-Royce has revealed it will create 6,000 jobs within the next five years, if the government commits to a fleet of 16 small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power stations.
Willmott Dixon backs initiatives for zero-carbon future
Willmott Dixon is the first construction company to sign-up to all three of The Climate Group’s business campaigns, EV100, EP100 and RE100, to deliver a sustainable zero-carbon future.