Major planning decisions susceptible to corruption, says research
Major planning decisions across England are open to corruption from secretive lobbying, conflicts of interest and bribery, according to new research by Transparency International UK.
Modular technology pivotal in school rebuilding programme
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has publicly supported the government’s transformative 10-year school rebuilding programme backed by over £1bn in funding.
Covid-19 can leave construction with a digital legacy
2020 was set to be a big year for digital transformation in construction before the pandemic hit the industry. However, Ibrahim Imam of PlanRadar, says the crisis can serve as a catalyst that leaves a positive digital legacy.
Problems in the pipeline: Negotiating rights to subsurface infrastructure
As competition continues to mount for increasingly scarce development land, Emily Tetley-Jones of law firm Fieldfisher discusses the practical and legal issues arising from the often-conflicting interests of developers and pipeline operators.
HS2 launches free construction training course
Local people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire who are unemployed are being encouraged to register for a free construction training course linked to opportunities to work on HS2.
ilke Homes to deliver 25 offsite homes to Wellesbourne
Modular housing specialist ilke Homes is set to deliver 25 offsite homes to Wellesbourne in Warwickshire for Orbit Homes.
Willmott Dixon wins £33m Halo office contract in Bristol
Willmott Dixon has been appointed for the third time by Cubex to deliver another major office development, worth £33m in Bristol city centre.
IPA appoints new director of infrastructure
Former chief commercial officer of Clancy, Jon Loveday has been appointed as the new director of infrastructure, enterprise and growth at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
Bowmer + Kirkland secures net-zero office scheme in Manchester
Bowmer + Kirkland has been chosen as the main contractor for 4 Angel Square, the first speculative net-zero office scheme delivered at NOMA in Manchester.
Covid-19 holds the key to quicker and cheaper construction disputes
Bill Barton, director of Barton Legal, says there is no reason why virtual hearings cannot become the norm for resolving construction disputes, bringing significant time and cost savings to an often tortuously slow and expensive process.
TDSG joins STELLAR to maximise MMC for social housing
The Technical Design Services Group (TDSG) has joined STELLAR which will support SMEs and social housing providers to embrace.
Managing healthy humidity in a Covid world
Dave Marshall-George of Condair looks at how businesses can adhere to guidance on indoor humidity levels post-lockdown.
Government infrastructure plans ‘risk white elephants without culture change’
Government plans to level-up infrastructure need to be well thought through, transparent and responsive to local need, according to a report by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
Construction begins on £5m Hindu temple in Oldham
Construction has begun on a new £5m Hindu Temple in Oldham, which will incorporate a blend of modern and traditional features.
Cruden Construction prepares to appoint administrator
Cheshire-based Cruden Construction has filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator.
Demand rapidly increases for Lighthouse construction charity
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has published its annual impact report which has highlighted a huge increase in demand for 24/7 construction industry helpline services.
A fabric first approach to bridge the performance gap
A fabric first mindset is needed to help close the building performance gap and create thermally efficient homes, says Simon Blackham, technical manager at Recticel Insultation.
Stoke Mandeville hospital receives new modular healthcare facility
ModuleCo Healthcare has successfully completed the new modular healthcare facility, Sterile Services Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Exoskeleton systems to boost productivity in construction
The Hilti Group has joined forces with Ottobock to develop exoskeletal systems for health protection and productivity in the construction industry.
Travis Perkins continues to recover after Covid-19 crash
Travis Perkins has “continued to recover well”, as it reveals the full impact Covid-19 has had on sales figures for the first half of 2020.
Scaffolding: Reaching greater heights with technology
Mattias Kuduk, VDC and innovation manager at global temporary access provider HAKI, discusses the technologies that are having a positive impact on a sector where safety, quality and performance are high demands on a project’s agenda.
How modular technology is helping education build programmes
Many are concerned about the impact Covid-19 will have on education. It is therefore even more important that school building programmes get back on track. Here, MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis considers how Modern Methods of Construction can assist.
CLC’s Talent Retention Scheme now live
The CLC’s Talent Retention Scheme is now live, as companies employing more than 100,000 people sign up to support the scheme.
Modular bridge supports Highways England’s North East improvement
A 142m modular bridge by Cleveland Bridge UK is supporting Highways England’s A19 Testo’s Junction Improvement Scheme as part of a major programme to improve journeys in the North East.
Cottee Parker goes paperless on Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Cottee Parker uses BIM software, Bluebeam Revu to mimic its paper-based workflow and cut the documentation process on its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project.
Covid-19 reinforces urgency for new approach to Scotland’s infrastructure
An independent, specialist body to provide strategic long-term infrastructure advice may be key to delivering Scotland’s inclusive, net-zero carbon economy.