Sizewell C supports apprenticeships through levy transfer
The Sizewell C project is supporting dozens of apprenticeships in Suffolk and Norfolk by transferring funds raised through the apprenticeship levy to local businesses.
BAM appoints new head of procurement
Daniel Billinge has been appointed as BAM Construct UK’s head of procurement, his new role will support the uptake of modern methods of construction.
Building confidence in offsite construction
NHBC innovation manager Richard Lankshear discusses the MoU, the growth of offsite systems and a new service, NHBC Accepts.
Plans for landmark regeneration project in Poole
MHA has announced that a planning application has been submitted for the Fisherman’s Dock development in the heart of Poole.
ENGIE to develop a net-zero carbon roadmap for South Somerset
South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has appointed ENGIE to develop a net-zero carbon roadmap.
Covid-19 and the reinvention of the construction industry
Asite has launched a research report examining how the construction industry can adapt to survive, using digital technologies in the face of Covid-19.
The impacts of planning reform on employment land
After speaking at the Westminster Briefing event on Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government, Institute of Economic Development director Stuart Hardisty looks at where the recent and proposed reforms to the planning system will take us.
Rapid Capture: Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19
Lee McDougall, geomatic director at building consultancy and architecture practice AHR, explains how technology can help us safely attend our workplaces where we are required to do so, as we all adjust to the “new normal”.
Construction contract awards rise by 21.2% in September
The total value of construction contract awards in September 2020 was £5.4bn based on a three-month rolling average, this is 21.2% higher than for August, according to Barbour ABI’s Economic & Construction Market Review.
Taking action: Tackling carbon emissions from buildings
Michelle Agha-Hossein, building performance lead at the Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA), discusses how owners and operators can tackle the pressing issues of carbon emissions from buildings.
Green light for Stevenage town centre regeneration
Mace has received planning permission for SG1, the regeneration of Stevenage Town Centre.
Dyer & Butler wins place on Eastern Highways framework
The framework has been divided into three separate Lots, with Dyer & Butler appointed to Lot 1 covering projects with a value of up to £2m.
Industry must provide documented evidence to support MMC
MMC projects employ a set of relatively new skills in UK construction. Hemsec examines the need for greater skills in estimating for MMC, and for a range of documented evidence of the benefits, to support the delivery of these new methods and the products used.
Who is responsible? An insight into property flood resilience
At least one in six properties is at risk of flooding in England according to the Environment Agency.
Skanska wins sustainable office contract in Bristol
Skanska has been appointed as the main contractor for a new six-storey office building, One Portwall Square, in the heart of Bristol’s commercial district.
Morgan Sindall hands over Pantycelyn student accommodation
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed a £16.5m renovation of the Pantycelyn student hall of residence for Aberystwyth University.
20 years in offsite construction and counting
Fusion Building Systems, a well-established light steel frame superstructure manufacturer, celebrates two decades in the offsite construction sector this year. Head of business development Robert Clark discusses the changes the industry has seen since the year 2000 and takes a look at what’s yet to come.
Work begins on £70m residential scheme at MediaCityUK
Glenbrook has commenced construction on a new £70m, 280 apartment residential scheme at MediaCityUK.
Bentley Systems and Microsoft to accelerate digital twin innovations
Bentley Systems and Microsoft Corp will be joining forces to focus on advancing infrastructure for smart city urban planning and smart construction.
BRE secures contract to expand BIM delivery in Hong Kong
BRE has won a joint bid with Advanced Construction Information Development Ltd (A.C.I.D.) to expand the delivery of BIM in Hong Kong.
The role of technology in the Covid-19 construction recovery
Jonny Hayes, a civil engineering technology expert from The Access Group, explains how implementing the right systems can help streamline many of the day-to-day processes draining resources, allowing teams to increase the speed, accuracy and reporting of their tenders.
The Environment Bill and biodiversity net gain
The Environment Bill, which is currently going through parliament, will introduce a requirement for biodiversity net gain as a condition of planning permission in England. Aidan Thomson, partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, examines the bill’s provisions and what they could mean for developers.
New report urges Government to improve apprenticeship system
High skill, high tech construction apprenticeships are needed to boost the skills in infrastructure projects to drive the UK’s economic recovery, according to the Construction Industry Council (CIC).
Simpson Strong-Tie releases new light gauge steel range
Simpson Strong-Tie is set to provide the steel frame construction industry with connectors and fixings with the release of their 2021 Connectors for Light Gauge Steel catalogue.
EDF plans for a new solar farm at Tye Lane
EDF Renewables is planning to develop a new solar farm at Tye Lane near Bramford, which could generate enough low carbon electricity for the domestic needs of 9,690 households annually.
Tackling sustainability scepticism in the construction industry
Healthier, net zero carbon buildings will not be possible without changes in the construction sector. New technologies and ways of working are emerging but, argues Zisis Nikoloudis of Uponor, the industry must move quickly if it is to meet its sustainability goals.