Collapsed crane was fully erected day before Bow tragedy
The 20-metre crane that collapsed in Bow, London, killing one person and injuring four was a “tried and tested” crane “reliable in operation worldwide”, according to supplier Wolffkran.
Wates FM wins three-year contract at Barings’ Old Bailey
Wates Facilities Management (FM) has secured a contract over a three-year period at Barings’ Old Bailey premises in London.
Northumbria joins €4.8m EU housing energy efficiency project
Northumbria University has been chosen to participate in a €4.8m project to make renovating residential buildings in Europe more energy efficient.
Build, build, build – but don’t build like before
Trudi Beswick, CEO of the RICS Project of the Year 2019 winner Caudwell Children, is calling on the government, councils and the wider construction industry to prioritise truly accessible design as part of the “build, build, build” recovery plan.
Subcontractors: Kick ‘em when they’re down
Copronet says the construction industry must ‘stand together’ with subcontractors, as contractors demand rate reductions amid Covid-19 worries.
New site operating procedures undermine correct use of PPE, says Unite
Construction union Unite has said the latest construction site operating procedures are “inadequate” and undermines the use of the correct PPE.
Hinkley Point C project to create 1,200 new jobs and 200...
Capula and Exyte Hargreaves are the latest engineering companies to create new jobs to support the next phase of construction at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
Indoor Environmental Quality as a priority concern in buildings
BSRIA’s Microclimate Team leader, Dr Blanca Beato-Arribas, looks at the importance of Indoor Environmental Quality in the new age of wellbeing.
Murphy joins period dignity movement
J Murphy & Sons has joined the period dignity movement which will give its female employees free access to period products as part of the Hey Girls #PeriodDignity movement.
£230m Sky Studios Elstree gets the green light
The new state-of-the-art film and TV studio, Sky Studios Elstree, has been given the go-ahead, as work to clear the site looks set to begin.
Amey appoints new transport infrastructure managing director
Amey has today (9 July) announced the appointment of Peter Anderson as managing director of its Transport Infrastructure business.
Linkcity secures £250m Evelina Hospital expansion
Linkcity, the development arm of Bouygues UK, has been appointed the preferred development partner for the ‘Triangle’ site on the St Thomas’ campus at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Kier starts work on £6.7m school regeneration in Swansea
Kier has been appointed by Swansea Council to deliver a multi-million pound modernisation and expansion programme at Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr.
Planning for water safety in buildings and workplaces
Martin Ronceray, BSRIA engineering investigations lead, discusses the importance of planning for water safety in buildings and workplaces.
How COMPLIANT is your Artificial Intelligence?
Ryan Dempsey considers the nature of compliance, technology and why his company is rebranding to remove the word ‘compliance’ from the frontline.
Landmark launches coal report for environmental consultants
Landmark Information has introduced a Consultants Coal Mining Report through its Envirocheck service to provide environmental consultants with essential data.
Premier Modular appoints new managing director
Premier Modular has appointed David Harris as managing director, this follows the retirement of Eugenio de Sa after more than 20 years in the business.
Construction begins on affordable carbon zero modular homes in Abingdon
Construction is underway at Sovereign Housing Association’s latest development which will see nine affordable zero-carbon modular homes built in Abingdon.
Woman killed in Bow crane collapse
Around 40 people have been evacuated from their homes after a 20-metre crane fell from a construction site and crashed into terraced houses in Compton Close, Bow.
Interserve launches redundancy support package in Liverpool
Interserve Learning & Employment has launched a redundancy support package to help people in Liverpool who have been made jobless during the pandemic.
Garden towns and villages: Visions and reality
Plans for 20 new garden towns and garden villages could create 200,000 car-dependent households, according to research by Transport for New Homes. Sustainable transport campaigner Steve Chambers discusses the findings.
Plan for Jobs to save money, cut carbon and boost economy
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £30bn ‘Plan for Jobs’ to save money, cut carbon, and support around 140,000 jobs.
Construction Talent Retention Scheme to protect industry
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the launch of the Construction Talent Retention Scheme, a partnership between the Government and industry to secure essential talent.
Interserve wins £5.5m refurbishment contract at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Interserve Group has been selected to deliver four new operating theatres at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Report calls for ‘joined-up’ planning system to support economy
A report from BW, Copper and WBD calls for changes to a disconnected planning system which has held up infrastructure delivery, imposing risk on projects and investments.
Digital engineering: A pioneering approach to innovation
Digital engineering is a constantly evolving concept that presents transformational opportunities for architecture, engineering and construction.