31 modular homes underway in Hartlepool
Thirteen has started work on the modular housing development at Newholm Court, Hartlepool in partnership with ENGIE and like Homes.
HS2 rail freight deliveries will take 1.5 million lorries off UK...
HS2 has started a major rail freight delivery programme to take up to 1.5 million lorries of the roads and to cut carbon emissions.
Perkins appoints new regional sales directors
Perkins Engines Company Limited has appointed Bill Giunta as Americas sales director and Richard Hemmings takes on the role of EAME sales director.
Thames Tideway super sewer delayed by nine months
The Thames Tideway super sewer will open nine months later than expected, as the Covid-19 pandemic impacts operations.
Counting the carbon cost to transform building
The drive towards a more sustainable environment is important ecologically and economically. Rhys Tyler and David Philp of AECOM discuss how BIM and machine learning can be deployed to count the cost of carbon and transform how and what we build.
BAM appoints John Wilkinson to run its civil engineering arm
John Wilkinson has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of the Royal BAM Group’s civil engineering division.
UK’s largest intelligently-managed energy homes trial begins
The FLATLINE project aims to demonstrate a demand-side approach to energy management at a domestic level, has reached a major milestone as residents move into three pilot homes at The Mill site in Cardiff.
Kier wins £25m project at Dover Grammar School for Boys
The Department for Education (DfE) has chosen Kier to deliver a £24.7m project at Dover Grammar School for Boys.
Breedon’s deal with Cemex raises competition concerns
CMA has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets raises competition concerns in the supply of building materials in some parts of the UK.
Smart heating controls: How to ensure you are protected
Pete Mills, technical operations manager for Bosch Commercial & Industrial, explains what to look out for when choosing a smart heating system control.
BIM4Water: Thriving and expanding during Covid-19
Despite the pandemic, BIM4Water has endeavoured to expand its activities and influence across a wide range or organisations.
CITB to cut 110 jobs as Covid-19 pressures mount
CITB has opened a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives over proposals which will cut 110 jobs to reduce back-office and management costs.
Modular housing specialist becomes Northern Powerhouse Partner
Ideal Modular Homes has joined the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner (NPH) programme to boost the northern economy.
How UK law reinforces the gender pay gap
The gender pay gap is never far out of the news cycle these days and no wonder, we are still slowly coming to understand its deeper manifestations and presence throughout the culture.
Coronavirus: Employee rights
Alex Monaco, founder of the first Employee Rights Day in the UK shares his insights on employment law developments during the coronavirus crisis.
Morrison wins £12m contract for Arbroath Flood Scheme
Morrison Construction has been awarded the contract for the Arbroath Flood Protection Scheme by Angus Council.
RSK confirms acquisition of Water Research Centre (WRc)
RSK Group Ltd has announced the acquisition of Water Research Centre Ltd (WRc), an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth, and its subsidiary Cognica.
Finalists revealed for Government’s homes of the future
Housing minister, Christopher Pincher, has announced six finalists in the Home of 2030 competition to design the homes of the future.
CHAS & NFB renew partnership to raise standards in UK construction
CHAS and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have renewed their commitment to promoting high operating standards within the UK construction industry.
Mistakes in tenders: Why tender abandonment is common in construction
Hammersmith and Fulham Council announced they had abandoned procurement for a £75m fire-safety construction contract. But, where did it go wrong in the first place?
HS2 secures new landscaped play area for Maple Cross JMI school
Three Rivers District Council has granted planning permission for a new landscaped play area for Maple Cross JMI school in Maple Cross near Rickmansworth, bringing a request to HS2 from a local pupil to life.
FARO acquires Swedish 3D digital twin specialists
FARO Technologies has acquired Swedish-based Advanced Technical Solutions (ATS), which specialises in 3D digital twin solution technology.
UK’s first plastic to hydrogen facility moves forward
The Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase has been finalised on the UK’s first waste plastic to hydrogen facility in Cheshire.
Research reveals escape of water problem in social housing
Zurich is calling on the government to increase investment in maintenance of the UK’s social housing stock, as analysis reveals there is a worrying trend in escape of water claims.
Unite urges HSE to publish Bow crane collapse findings
Unite the union has called on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to publish its initial findings into the causes of the fatal crane collapse in Bow.
Penoyre & Prasad to design UAL’s new arts building
Architect Penoyre & Prasad has won a prestigious design competition to fit-out UAL’s new building for London College of Communication and its core university services.