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.
Montel Civil Engineering appoints new managing director
Montel Civil Engineering Ltd has announced the appointment of Simon Turbutt as its new managing director.
Living Space Housing to deliver affordable homes in Telford
Living Space Housing has commenced construction work at a 2.1-acre affordable housing scheme, located on brownfield land off Park Road in the Malinslee ward of Telford, Shropshire.
Offsite construction: From cottage industry to critical constituent
With decades of experience to draw on, Cogent Consulting is incredibly busy advising on a wide range of offsite delivery issues across the UK construction sector. Managing director, Darren Richards, shares his perspective on the progression within the sector over the past five years to the present state of this evolving market.
How the UK construction industry is bouncing back
Covid-19 has taken its toll on construction sector productivity, but as Fieldfisher construction specialists Cecily Davis, Dan Preston and Helen Andrews explain, the industry is adapting positively to changes in working practices brought about by the pandemic.
ARA Venn to deliver £3bn affordable homes scheme
Housing minister Christopher Pincher has announced that ARA Venn will manage the government’s new £3bn Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme (AHGS 2020).
BoKlok exchange contracts on fourth modular site
BoKlok UK Ltd, jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has announced the exchange of contracts on a six-acre site in North Somerset.
Future leaders’ forum to transform skills in the built environment
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on early career professionals and students to join a new Built Environment Future Leaders’ Forum.
Lighthouse charity and CIF to support Irish construction workers
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is partnering with the CIF to promote better mental health and wellbeing within the Irish construction industry.
ALLPLAN’s openBIM approach for structural engineering
BIM for structural engineering has typically been hampered by various issues. The lack of an integrated yet flexible design solution for the entire project team leads to inefficient working methods and manual errors. Combined with the trend towards larger projects, greater detail and freeform shapes, it is clear that structural engineering workflows need to adapt to meet all these requirements.
BESA launches new associate membership scheme
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new membership category for individuals with an interest in the building services industry.
Morgan Sindall accredited as real living wage employer
Morgan Sindall has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer, a guarantee its staff will earn a fair wage that meets the costs and pressures of everyday life.
The Forge: Quantifying the value of P-DfMA and digital delivery
The Centre for Digital Built Britain, as part of the Construction Innovation Hub, is supporting a ground-breaking commercial development. Thayla Zomer, a research student embedded in the project team, reports on her work assessing the benefits to industry of applying Modern Methods of Construction and a digital delivery approach to a commercial development.
Stop the spread: Safeguarding buildings against fire
As the construction industry gets back to work, there is an opportunity to put a renewed focus on building safety for both workers and occupants, says MEDITE SMARTPLY sales director Richard Allen.
Wastewater treatment and the Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System
Wastewater treatment plants are among the harshest environments for concrete, where there are many causes that degrade concrete and once this process starts, its effects are usually rapid.
Green light for Salford’s Anchorage Gateway scheme
Salford’s planning committee has approved Cole Waterhouse’s Anchorage Gateway scheme which will deliver 290 apartments for Salford Quays.
Premier Modular to deliver 25 Covid-19 test sites
Premier Modular has won a major contract for the Department for Health and Social Care to deliver modular buildings for a further 25 Covid-19 testing sites across the UK.
Wates appointed to deliver 1,500 new homes across Cardiff
Wates Residential has been appointed to deliver the next two phases of its 10 year ‘Cardiff Living’ partnership with Cardiff Council, tackling housing demand across the city by delivering 1,500 new homes across by 2027.
Early stage design delivers success in secondary glazing projects
Collaboration at early stage design for secondary glazing specification in all types of commercial and residential projects delivers positive benefits all round, explains Mike Latham from commercial sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.
HS2 commits to engineering careers for the next generation
HS2 has signed up to the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code of Practice, which is designed to make engineering career opportunities for the next generation.
Willmott Dixon to transform two developments in Rochdale
Willmott Dixon is set to continue the regeneration of Rochdale Riverside after being appointed on two developments in the town centre worth over £100m.
New Garden Cities must have sustainable transport at their core
Holistically planned new communities have the opportunity to become exemplars of sustainable travel but this will be an opportunity missed without commitment and investment from the outset, argues Katy Lock, director – communities at the Town & Country Planning Association.
Social housing provision: Reconciling social need and commercial risks
Recent research suggests 40% of homes granted planning permission in England go unbuilt. Katy Klingopulos of BDB Pitmans examines land banking, the changing nature of development and how we can tackle the housing shortage.
Futureproofing developments: Working to net-zero emissions by 2050
Homes account for 20% of emissions, according to the Future Homes Standard Consultation, a radical approach needs to be incorporated to stand the test of time.
Ideate Software becomes Gold Sponsor of Autodesk University 2020
Ideate Software has been announced as a Gold Sponsor of the first Autodesk University that is entirely digital and free to attend.
Vistry Partnerships wins Populo Living scheme in Plaistow
Populo Living has appointed Vistry Partnerships to deliver its Plaistow Hub regeneration project, a new £62m mixed-use residential scheme in East London.