CIH outlines the importance of digital tools and processes
Digital tools and processes play a vital role in enabling a smooth transition from building construction to operation, says David Philp, digital impact director at Construction Innovation Hub.
Modular building supplier to provide Covid-19 test centres
Modular building supplier, Pickerings has secured a multi-million pound contract to deliver temporary Covid-19 test centres.
Balfour Beatty pledges recruitment support for young people
Balfour Beatty has announced it will increase its ongoing commitment to its apprentice, graduate and trainee recruitment programmes.
HSS Hire to cut 300 jobs and close 134 branches
Tool and equipment hirer HSS is set to close 134 branches leading to the loss of 300 jobs as the Covid-19 crisis poses ‘unprecedented challenges’.
Innovative technology to transform Network Rail projects
Network Rail is working with technology startup, nPlan to use machine learning technology across its projects, with the aim of transforming the way it's major rail projects are delivered.
Go-ahead for £100m green neighbourhood in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council has approved ambitious £100m plans to transform Meadowbank into one of Edinburgh’s greenest neighbourhoods.
Graham secures £35m Wycliffe Centre contract
Royal London has appointed Graham to deliver the £35m design and build of its retirement village, Wycliffe Park, in Horsley Green near High Wycombe.
BESA calls for focus on clean indoor air quality
In light of Clean Air Day, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says there should be more emphasis placed on the quality of air inside buildings.
What does digital engineering mean to HS2?
HS2 is the first major infrastructure programme to adopt digital engineering, with BIM at its core, head of digital engineering Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny explains how it works.
HS2 unveils ambitious air quality plans
HS2 has revealed ambitious air quality plans, including ‘designing out’ emissions, introducing renewable energy on construction sites and zero-pollution machinery.
Birmingham Council launches housing scheme for homeless families
With the evictions ban now lifted, Birmingham City Council has launched a scheme that is set to help hundreds of people find affordable housing.
Dust-free insulation could help prevent lung disease, says Actis
Dust-free insulation could help prevent lung disease says insulation specialist Actis, as HSE launches respiratory risk campaign.
Jacobs appointed to river restoration framework across England
Jacobs has been was awarded a place on Affinity Water's Restoration Framework, providing management, appraisal, modelling and design input for river restoration schemes across England.
Interserve sells learning and employment service
Enact has acquired the Interserve Learning & Employment (ILE) service, complete with the current management team.
New £250m framework launches for offsite suppliers
A new £250m framework has been launched for offsite suppliers to deliver schools, hospitals and community buildings.
Mace completes exterior delivery for National Satellite Test Facility
Mace has completed the exterior of The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF), reaching a major build milestone in the process of becoming the UK’s first co-located set of space test facilities.
National Grid launches STEM skills and careers programme
More than 100,000 pupils in South London will benefit from the new STEM skills and careers outreach programmes being launched by National Grid in association with MyKindaFuture.
Balfour Beatty breaks through final onshore tunnel at Hinkley Point C
Balfour Beatty has broken through the longest and final onshore cooling-water tunnel at Hinkley Point C’s nuclear power station
Balfour Beatty, alongside EDF, has celebrated...
Green light for major Barking build-to-rent development
A major new mixed-use build-to-rent development in Barking, East London has been given the green light.
Pan-disability approach is the priority in improving accessibility
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, calls for compromise to help make the built environment accessible to all.
Architect removed from register for failing to address fire safety issues
James Craigie Tannahill Thomson of Thomson Hunter Architects in Kilmarnock has been erased from the Architects Register for failing to address fire safety issues.
New building standard addresses sensory and neurological needs
BSI has announced a new project to create the first set of guidance for the design of the built environment to include the needs of people who experience sensory and neurological difficulties.
UK construction activity sharply rises in September
Although employment has continued to fall, the latest PMI data signals a sharp increase in UK construction activity at the end of the third quarter.
EAL and City & Guilds to deliver T Levels in engineering
EAL and City & Guilds have been awarded the contract to deliver three engineering and manufacturing T Levels, this is following the success of their partnership to deliver construction qualifications in Wales.
Plans to reduce flood risk in Bristol unveiled
Bristol City Council and the Environment Agency have unveiled their plan for reducing the risk of flooding from the River Avon to Bristol and neighbouring communities.
Point cloud software streamlines WZMH Architects design process
Intelligent point cloud software, PointFuse helps WZMH Architects streamline communication during the design process.