How can the housebuilding industry protect biodiversity?
The NHBC Foundation has partnered with the RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new builds and protect biodiversity.
Green light for £175m Soapworks site in Bristol
Developer First Base has been given the green light for plans to deliver the £175m regeneration of the Soapworks site in Bristol.
Expansion and modernisation of UK universities
With ever-increasing competition to maintain or improve their position within the university rankings system, universities are constantly having to modernise and improve. This has involved building numerous new facilities, many of which extend below ground.
Consultation to establish new code of practice for external walls
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has been commissioned by the government to establish a new code of practice for assessors when examining external walls and cladding.
A year after lockdown: What’s next for SMEs in the construction...
John Carter, managing director for commercial real estate at Aldermore, explore how construction SMEs should be considering how they can best capitalise on the easing of restrictions and the bounce in business confidence.
Work at height breaches soar by 84% on construction sites
Working at height breaches on construction sites have risen by 84% in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Building Safety Group (BSG).
Graham awarded East Kent NHS Trust water hygiene contract
Graham has been awarded a three-year water hygiene contract by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Legionella planned maintenance and risk assessments across five main sites.
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives acquires Indian project controls specialist
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives has acquired Nadhi Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a specialist in project controls, analytics, and decision support for construction supply chains.
Kier Highways secures extension on Birmingham contract
Kier Highways has been awarded a six-month extension from Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) on its Birmingham Interim Services Contract (ISC).
Willmott Dixon bags next phase of Gascoigne East regeneration
Be First has appointed Willmott Dixon to deliver a further 382 new homes as part of phase 2 of the regeneration of Gascoigne East.
Asbestos removal company fined following fatal gas explosion
An asbestos removal contractor has been fined £150,000 after a worker was fatally injured and another worker seriously injured in a gas explosion.
UK construction equipment sales rise 30% above Q1 2020 levels
UK construction equipment sales climbed 30% above 2020 levels in Q1 2021, as March figures nearly double those seen in March the previous year.
175 suppliers win place on £880m building safety framework
Fusion21 has revealed the successful 175 suppliers to its £880m national Building Safety & Compliance Framework.
Laing O’Rourke appoints former Crossrail CEO as technical director
Laing O’Rourke has appointed Andrew Wolstenholme OBE as its new group technical director to lead the delivery of technical excellence for clients and enhance the company’s digital capability.
Creating an environment that promotes challenge
Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd Davidson, discusses the complex project to create the new home for the Edinburgh Futures Institute and her experiences as the lead engineer.
HS2’s slurry treatment technology supports Colne Valley project
Plans to create new grasslands/woodlands around the southern portal of HS2’s Chilterns tunnel have been enabled by an innovative solution to reuse the waste chalk slurry generated during the tunnel’s construction.
Construction company fined for unsafe work at height practices
Construction company, SSF Construction has been fined £48,000 for breaching work at height regulations and other unsafe site operations during a routine inspection.
Work begins on new £20m Chelmsford ‘later living’ scheme
Anchor Hanover, with newly appointed build partner Hill, have started construction in Chelmsford to create 82 new homes for over 65s.
Joint venture to boost renewable energy apprenticeships
Vital Energi are working in collaboration with The City of Liverpool College to deliver renewable energy and heat network apprenticeship programme.
Tips from experts – five things to help steer you on...
As we get closer to COP26 and the government makes more concerted noises than ever over decarbonisation, social housing providers have a huge role to play, says Gary Cawley, director of CPC.
Technology, temporary access and heritage buildings
Sebastian Moa, VDC engineer at temporary access provider HAKI, discusses why BIM was used to create an intricate scaffold design for Stockholm’s 14th century iconic church, Storkyrkan.
Network Rail seeks £1bn investment in telecoms infrastructure
Network Rail is seeking private sector investment in its trackside fibre optic cable network in a deal that would enable performance, safety and connectivity benefits for passengers.
Ramboll appoints new UK managing director
Ramboll has appointed Philippa Spence as the new UK managing director to drive the engineering and consultancy’s 1,300-strong UK business.
Tilbury Douglas appoints new regional managing director
Tilbury Douglas has appointed a new regional managing director for the South East region of their UK Building business.
Insolvent claimants and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts
Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores insolvent claimants and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts.
Willmott Dixon to build £8m RaisE innovation hub in Goole
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a new £8m business centre and innovation hub for East Riding of Yorkshire Council that will offer flexible office and workshop space for SMEs.