Keltbrays wins major package of works on new Museum of London
Keltbray has landed a £17.5m deal to deliver enabling deconstruction and new structural works on the first phase of the new home for the Museum of London.
Willmott Dixon becomes first contractor to achieve green supply chain
After six years of work, Willmott Dixon has become the first contractor to achieve level 3 of the Carbon Trust’s supply chain standard.
Amey forms partnership to support employee wellbeing
Amey has partnered with mental health charity, Mates in Mind, to promote positive mental wellbeing across the business.
HS2 workers attacked by 30-person mob
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of violent disorder and assault against the HS2 construction workers in Small Dean, Wendover.
How insulated membranes can help eliminate thermal bridging
Architect Thomas Wiedmer, UK and Ireland technical director at pan-European insulation specialist Actis, explains why it’s a good idea to use a vapour control layer when embarking on a new build or refurb and what to look for when choosing a breather membrane.
Joist hangers: 47 is the new 50 – have you switched...
To build safer, stronger structures requires more than just top quality joist hangers; equally important is choosing the correct sized joist hanger.
Demand for used machinery: The upward trend continues
As many industries continue their journeys back from a challenging 2020, global demand for used equipment continues to increase. Many businesses remain wary of making big investments in new machinery, while supply chain issues have hit delivery levels for new equipment. All told, it makes the market for used heavy equipment a place of exciting opportunities for both buyers and sellers, explains Karl Werner, president international at Ritchie Bros.
Asite CDE achieves BSI Kitemark™ for BIM software
In a landmark accomplishment, the Asite CDE has become one of the world’s first to achieve the new BSI Kitemark for BIM software.
Amey promises to deliver positive change in social value report
Amey’s 'Social Value Report' reveals it has become a real living wage employer, purchased 100% renewable energy and has spent £4.7m with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
ICW boosts its technical division with hat trick of promotions
Building warranty specialist, ICW Group has made a trio of appointments to ICW Technical Services, its building surveying division, after a succession of new project wins.
Housebuilders join forces to deliver 760 new homes in Bridport
Vistry Partnerships and Barratt Developments have joined forces to deliver 760 much-needed new homes in Bridport, Dorset.
Creating a warm and quiet study environment with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing solution creates a warm, quiet and safe learning environment at Harris Manchester College.
Contractors adopt common assessment standard to save £1bn
Balfour Beatty, Costain, HS2, Mace, Multiplex and Skanska have all adopted the Common Assessment Standard to help save the sector up to £1bn a year.
500 Manchester homes to be built through Brownfield Housing Fund
Manchester has been allocated £7.82m in the second tranche of funding from an £81.1m funding pot for Greater Manchester.
Government scraps Green Homes Grant scheme
Following a review, the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme launched last year will close to new applications on 31 March at 5pm.
Rapid home testing Covid kits now available to construction companies
In the next major push for the government’s workplace testing programme, construction companies can now order free Covid tests that can be taken at home.
Willmott Dixon to demolish Broadmarsh Centre site
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Nottingham City Council to demolish the remaining Broadmarsh Centre site in the city centre for future development.
Carbon assessment could influence next generation of school design
BAM has carried out an assessment of the embodied carbon and the operational carbon used in the design and construction of a new primary school in Somerset.
Renew acquires J Browne Group Holdings for £29.5m
Renew Holdings plc has agreed to acquire the water focused engineering business, J Browne Group Holdings Limited for £29.5m.
Bidders shortlisted for £523m HS2 power supply systems
HS2 has revealed the four bidders which have been shortlisted for a £523m contract to deliver high voltage supply systems.
WSP and Solibri to accelerate quality in BIM technologies
WSP has signed a major new agreement with Solibri to accelerate quality and sustainability deliverables in BIM technologies.
Major installation at Bristol Temple Meads station complete
Passengers are set to get a glimpse of Bristol Temple Meads station following the installation of scaffolding towers ready for the roof restoration.
Vectorworks and AIAS announce winners of Parklet Design Competition
3D design software provider, Vectorworks and the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) have revealed the winners of the 2021 Parklet Design Competition.
Delayed £27m M55 Heyhouses link road to start in May
Work is due to begin at the start of May on the new £27m M55 Heyhouses Link Road to the Fylde coast.
Farrans to start construction on two London developments
Farrans Construction is set to begin work on two new mixed-use developments in London worth more than £33m combined.
Builders urged to take responsibility for waste disposal
Builders must take full responsibility for their waste to limit disruption to the environment, warns the Environment Agency (EA).