Surrey to study effects of high-rise buildings on the urban environment
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how increased construction of tall buildings will impact the meteorology, air quality, and climate of towns and cities in the UK.
[VIDEO] Discover SCIA Engineer
Meet and exceed the increasing structural engineering challenges. Deliver outstanding results, day after day, thanks to one of the world’s most powerful and reliable software tools for structural engineers.
Carillion directors face being barred from boardroom roles
The move to start legal steps to bar eight former directors of Carillion from top boardroom positions has been welcomed by Unite the union – but ‘should have come much sooner’.
Bouygues to deliver Covid-19 vaccine facility in Scotland
Bouygues Energies & Services has been chosen by Valneva to design and build a new Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing facility in Livingston, Scotland.
Heysham 1 returns after £25m maintenance programme
Heysham 1’s staff and contract partners have returned one of the station’s two reactors to power after completing a £25m maintenance shutdown.
£15m Victoria terminal for Belfast harbour complete
Graham has completed a £15m redevelopment of the Victoria Terminal 2 (VT2) ferry terminal ramp which services the Belfast to Birkenhead route.
Average construction salaries fall by 2%
Economic uncertainty has seen average construction salaries fall by 2% on the year, as research reveals North East construction workers have the most disposable income.
Climate change and coastal flood: Yes, they are related
The possibility of extreme coastal flood events could increase from the current rate of once every 100 years to every year by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Green light for Brighton film school student accommodation
Brighton and Hove Council has given Alumno the green light to deliver purpose-built student accommodation on Brighton’s Lewes Road.
Colmore Tang launches cladding remediation service
Colmore Tang Construction has launched a cladding remediation service to provide a complete solution for those seeking to replace dangerous cladding.
Tips for protecting construction employees in lockdown 3.0
Jayne Harrison, head of employment law at solicitors Richard Nelson, outlines three tips for protecting construction staff in lockdown 3.0.
Lessons learned for sustainable school design
With Scotland setting ambitious net zero carbon goals, Lindsey Mitchell, architect director at BDP’s Glasgow Studio, discusses her experiences in designing successful, sustainable school projects.
UKGBC publishes guidance on zero carbon homes
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published two resources designed to support local authorities in tackling the climate emergency, by driving up the sustainability of new homes.
Winvic lands double contract win at Edgbaston Stadium
Winvic Construction has been awarded a double contract for concurrent works at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
Competitive tenders: Busting the over-budget and over-time paradigm
When it comes to bidding for new clients, design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw of Beam Developments explains why he walks away if the process involves competitive tender when it’s based on cost alone.
Providing secondary glazing services to Northern Powerhouse cities
Significant inward investment into new building and regeneration projects in the North West is driving demand for specific solutions that can keep all types of buildings quieter and warmer, according to Mike Latham from Commercial Sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.
Construction industry urged to comply with safe operating guidance
The construction sector has been urged to follow updated Covid-19 guidance after industry leaders issued new Safe Operating Guidance.
BAM secures Government funding to trial 5G innovation
BAM Nuttall has secured investment from Government which will fund 9 new projects to explore how 5G technology can support the construction industry.
Case study: Replacement bridge over the Hracholusky reservoir
Structural engineering software specialist, SCIA Engineer assists the complex analysis of a difficult construction process on the replacement bridge over the Hracholusky Reservoir.
ISG bags top spot in December’s contractor league table
ISG has secured the top spot in December’s contractor league table after landing seven major projects totalling just under £2.7bn.
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: Building a new economic powerhouse
Rob Hopwood, planning partner at planning consultants Bidwells, discusses the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and highlights the key priorities for realising the area’s potential as a major economic powerhouse for the UK.
Keltbray appoints new built environment commercial director
Keltbray has appointed Jason Gibbons as its new commercial director for its built environment division, Jason holds over 30 years of experience in the industry.
ABC+ tackles rural Scotland
Structural warranty provider ABC+ Warranty has reported another high level of activity in the construction industry from new build to conversion works.
ilke Homes secures first site in the South East of England
ilke Homes has secured its first site in the South East of England, which could see the delivery of 153 modular homes.
Clarity in return for cash flow: Interim applications for payment
A recent Technology & Construction Court case has underlined the importance of being clear on payment regimes and mechanisms in contracts. Ryland Ash and Alexander Creswick of law firm Watson Farley & Williams take a look.
Willmott Dixon lands £63m build-to-rent scheme in Bristol
Willmott Dixon has secured a £63m contract to deliver a new build-to-rent (BtR) scheme in Bristol which will see the creation of 297 new apartments.