Winvic to deliver net zero Ascent Logistics Park scheme
Firethorn Trust has appointed Winvic Construction to deliver its 25.5-acre Ascent Logistics Park in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
Is the construction industry suffering from a burnout?
According to new research, the construction industry is facing high levels of burnout during Covid-19, as HSE offers a range of practical support and guidance to combat workplace stress.
How to get a fast ROI for your construction software
The construction industry is littered with tales of software bought and never used. So, how do you choose the right software? Bluebeam takes a look.
Tarmac Kier JV bags £25m highways maintenance contract
A Tarmac and Kier JV has been awarded a new £25m highways maintenance contract with the London Borough of Barnet.
CIBSE appoints Ruth Carter as new CEO
CIBSE has appointed Ruth Carter as chief executive officer, succeeding Stephen Matthews who retires after 15 years.
Modular healthcare centre to be installed at Musgrove Park Hospital
ModuleCo are just weeks from installing the new Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Suite for the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at their Musgrove Park Hospital site.
LHC launches procurement guide for energy efficiency works
LHC has launched a new guide for local authorities, housing associations and other registered providers that are looking to procure energy efficiency works.
Race begins for second North West contractor framework
Procure Partnerships has begun the hunt for contractors to help shape the structure of the second iteration of the North West Contractor Framework.
Structural engineering solution speeds up Astrazeneca’s new R&D centre
SCIA Engineer’s structural engineering solution speeds up analysis of AstraZeneca’s new global R&D centre and corporate headquarters in Cambridge, UK.
Balfour Beatty secures £52m environmental HS2 contract
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £52m contract on behalf of HS2, to deliver environmental works across the route from West Midlands to Crewe.
CSIC to deliver Passivhaus in Practice programme for Scottish workers
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to train construction sector professionals in Passivhaus standards.
Partnership launched to tackle modern slavery in construction
CHAS has partnered with the University of Nottingham Rights Lab to research the risk of modern slavery within construction supply chains, with a focus on SMEs.
Godwin submits plans for Build to Rent homes in Ely
Godwin Developments has submitted plans for 116 Build to Rent homes and a multi-use commercial space in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
Dominvs hires new construction director
Dominvs Group has appointed former Goldman Sachs and Multiplex executive, John Ko as its new construction director.
Galliard Homes enters retirement housing market
Galliard Homes has partnered with Probitas Developments and O’Shea to deliver a new six-acre retirement village providing 65 new homes in Lower Shiplake.
Amey begins phase two of its drone trial technology project
Kent County Council’s highways maintenance provider, Amey, is beginning work on phase two of its drone trial technology project.
Balfour Beatty VINCI pledges commitment to ‘kickstart’ programme
Balfour Beatty VINCI is offering young people who are out of work the opportunity to kickstart their career at HS2, providing 30 placements this year.
ICW launches new client portal
ICW Group, a building warranty and building control company, has recently launched a new client portal for its warranty clients and brokers.
Plans revealed for ‘UK’s largest’ film studio in London
Plans for the 'UK’s largest' film studios complex in north London have been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Department for International Trade (DIT) and the British Film Commission (BFC) urge local officials to support the scheme.
Structural analysis software aids National Football Stadium at Windsor Park
SCIA Engineer’s structural analysis software assists 3D modelling and close collaboration on the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.
Morgan Sindall and Muse complete £48m Slough development
Morgan Sindall has completed a major series of schemes worth £48m for Slough Urban Renewal including a double-decker hotel, six-weeks ahead of schedule.
Vectorworks partner network to support designers’ workflow needs
Vectorworks has launched its partner network to support growing workflow needs for designers and connect its 685,000 user base.
3 contractors win place on Gentoo’s affordable homes programme
ENGIE, Esh Construction and T. Manners and Sons have all secured contracts for Gentoo Group’s affordable housing scheme
Hunt begins for bidders on £1.9bn Lower Thames Crossing roads
Highways England has begun the search for bidders on two road contracts worth a combined £1.9bn to deliver projects on the Lower Thames Crossing.
Flexible working policy will ‘benefit the whole construction industry’
BAM says the new flexible working policy will not only provide a better work-life balance for its people but could also open-up construction as a career to hundreds of thousands of people from more varied backgrounds.
How private finance helps public sector reap the benefits of offsite...
Jane Tabiner, managing director of Solutions Asset Finance (SAF), explores how the next 12 months will be a pivotal time for modular building providers as the demand for MMC projects increases across the public sector.