U+I appoints new director of development
U+I has selected Mike Hood as a new senior management that will drive the regeneration specialist’s projects as the UK economy recovers from the Covid-19 crisis.
Finding connections to make your build more sustainable
Ramsey Assal, founder of The Landsite, shares his advice on the best ways of sourcing and connecting with the right contractors to achieve a more sustainable development.
£4m investment to transform Icknield Port Loop
£4m investment announced to clean up and unlock brownfield land at Icknield Port Loop in Edgbaston which will allow for a further 138 homes using Advanced Manufacturing in Construction (AMC).
Drone technology’s role in Highways England’s roadmap to digital revolution
Highways England’s 15-year roadmap for connected and autonomous plant aims to support a digital revolution in construction. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx takes a look at the plan and the role of drone technology.
Plans unveiled for £590m tidal lagoon in North Wales
Plans have been revealed for a £590m tidal lagoon capable of providing low carbon electricity to power 82,000 homes in North Wales.
Green light for £110m Dagenham studios
Plans to build London’s largest film studios, Dagenham studios, have been given the green light by Barking and Dagenham Council’s planning committee.
Mitie to provide waste management services at Covid-19 testing sites
Mitie is building on its support for Britain’s efforts against coronavirus by providing waste management and security services for a further seven Covid-19 testing sites.
Engineering services SKILLcard goes ‘fully digital’
The engineering services SKILLcard has streamlined its service by making the recording of employer endorsements for card applicants fully digital.
Countryside holds the key to tackling climate emergency, says CPRE
The CPRE is urging the government to put the countryside at the forefront of climate action so that rural communities do not bear the brunt of the climate crisis.
Bringing the past to life: 3D mapping historic sites for restoration
David Fowkes of GeoSLAM explains how SLAM technology is helping construction teams around the world build a detailed picture of sprawling and complex historic structures ahead of restoration.
Blending in: How fall protection can do its job while hidden...
Fall protection solutions can often spoil the aesthetic of buildings and rooftops. However, with innovative fall arrest systems, they can do their job while being hidden to the naked eye, explains James Gooder, Fall Protection Business Unit manager at SFS.
Covid-19: Helping hands for trades from Build Aviator
Build Aviator has extended a range of help and financial support to tradespeople during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Plans unveiled for second phase of North Hayle Harbour regeneration
FCBStudios has unveiled plans for the second phase of the regeneration of North Hayle Harbour, which will deliver 377 new homes.
LHC’s public sector roofing framework extended
Public sector framework specialist LHC has extended its roofing framework, Pitched Roofing framework.
New construction forum to help Wales’ ‘build back better’
The forum, chaired by deputy minister for economy and transport, Lee Waters, aims to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors across Wales’ construction industry.
Network Rail partners with ilke Homes to deliver 40 new modular...
Network Rail has released land to modular housing company ilke Homes to develop 40 modular homes in Nottinghamshire.
Bouygues UK secures £240m third phase of London’s Hallsville Quarter
Bouygues UK has been appointed as the main contractor for the third phase of the £240m regeneration scheme, Hallsville Quarter.
Cruden Building hires new construction director
Cruden Building has appointed Colin Kennedy as its new construction director to drive forward the group’s expansion plans.
Graham wins lead contractor role on Marsh Lane Depot
Graham has been appointed as the lead contractor to regenerate the London Borough of Haringey’s waste operations site, Marsh Lane Depot in Tottenham.
Chancellor to unveil £3bn investment in green schemes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to unveil a £3bn investment in green schemes to generate jobs, upgrade buildings and guard the environment.
Harnessing the Common Data Environment
PBC Today explores how the Common Data Environment (CDE) strengthens collaboration across the AEC industry and allows for seamless data sharing.
New partnership to accelerate building maintenance technology
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has teamed up with the Technology Enabled Maintenance Association (TEMA) to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies in the building maintenance sector.
19 modular apartments delivered to Royal Arsenal Riverside site
Forta PRO has delivered 19 modular apartments to Berkeley Homes' Royal Arsenal Riverside site in London.
HS2 trials UK’s first electric forklift
HS2 is pioneering the UK’s first electric forklift on one of its major construction sites to support the country’s green economic recovery.
Frustrating flashback shows work to be done to improve access
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, takes a lockdown look at the lack of progress over the last 10 years.
Rise in UK construction output indicates ‘sector’s increasing health’
Construction PMI data for June revealed a sharp turnaround in the performance of the UK construction industry, as the phased restart of work helps lift output volumes.