The importance of mental health awareness in the industry
Through initiatives such as Mates in Mind, Recticel Insulation promotes mental health awareness: What more can be done to ensure employees get the message that mental health really matters?
Mitie secures two-year extension to its engineering and FM contracts
The two-year extension will see Mitie continue to provide engineering, maintenance and repair services to Groupe PSA’s production plants, parts distribution centre and offices in Luton, as well as its office building in Coventry.
Construction work on Farnborough site due to start immediately
A new development of 159 homes for first-time buyers and families in Farnborough will soon be under construction due to a collaboration between Southern Housing Group and CALA Homes.
Cambridge Investment Partnership move into their new council homes
With construction sites being given the green light to reopen following lockdown restrictions, Cambridge Investment Partnership is welcoming new residents to their new council rented homes at Anstey Way in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire.
Asite and 3D Repo join forces to help the AEC industry
Asite has announced that 3D Repo, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for BIM data, is integrating with the Asite platform.
Willmott Dixon wins Walthamstow restoration project
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed as Waltham Forest Council’s construction partner to restore the Grade 2* EMD Cinema into a multi-purpose entertainment venue.
Clyde Gateway to restart regeneration work across Glasgow
Clyde Gateway is preparing for a massive boost of activity as construction restarts across Glasgow’s East End regeneration area.
Accelerating transformation in the construction ecosystem
Research shows how pre-crisis trends will fundamentally overhaul the construction ecosystem, as two-thirds of surveyed executives believe the Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate industry transformation.
Two-stage procurement in construction: The answer to cost-saving?
The Access Group discusses its guide to cost-saving with estimating software – a crucial step for using two-stage procurement in construction.
Industry bodies welcome new safety policies for high-rise blocks
The CIOB, the RICS and the RIBA have welcomed Government measures which ensures more high-rise blocks will be fitted with sprinkler systems and safety signs.
Kubota launches ‘most sustainable’ mini excavator in its class
Kubota has announced today (5 June), on World Environmental Day, the launch of the new KX042-4α excavator, the most environmentally friendly excavator in its class.
30 modular apartments installed in 8 days in Sweden
Forta PRO has delivered 30 fully furnished modular apartments for developer Paradoumo Group in Sweden.
70% of pavements not wide enough for social distancing
Esri UK has created a new interactive map using its ArcGIS mapping software, after finding most pavements are less than 3 metres wide, making it difficult to remain 2 metres apart for social distancing.
Hallam Alliance: ‘First of its kind’ university building programme
Sheffield Hallam has appointed BDP-Arup, BAM and CBRE to form the ‘Hallam Alliance’, a new procurement and delivery model to inspire change in the construction industry.
Willmott Dixon hails company-wide Covid-19 response
Willmott Dixon’s CEO Rick Willmott has praised the “phenomenal team effort” shown across its business, as 100% of its sites remain open despite Covid-19.
Mott MacDonald launches ‘SOART’ to unlock AI in project planning
Mott MacDonald has announced the launch of a new scenario testing and schedule planning service to help support clients to make informed strategic decisions and reduce risk when planning and delivering major projects.
Interserve to build £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme
Interserve has been appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme.
Graham secures £60m mixed-use scheme in Egham
Construction giant Graham has secured a £60m contract to build a new mixed-use scheme in Egham, known as Egham Gateway.
NBS & BESA to drive digital adoption throughout building lifecycle
Specification platform NBS and the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) have joined forces to drive digital adoption throughout the building lifecycle.
Jason Knights steps down from SES Engineering Services
Wates has announced that Jason Knights, managing director of SES Engineering Services, is leaving its construction business.
Authorities work on home retrofit as calls for ‘green recovery’ mount
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has marked a new phase of its Accelerator Cities project, which brings together local and combined authorities and stakeholders to drive action to 'upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing stock'.
Trade Credit Insurance guarantee to support construction companies
Government to provide guarantees of up to £10bn to Trade Credit Insurance schemes for business-to-business transactions.
UK construction disputes remain lower than global average
The average value and length of disputes in the UK remains significantly lower than the global average, with resolution time down 23% on the year prior, according to Arcadis.
Interested in insulated panels for MMC – and need to know...
UK manufacturer of structural insulated panels, Hemsec has partnered with NBS to help industry professionals design and specify the optimum solution using National BIM online library.
Reconstructing a water treatment centre with Shared VR
Wessex Water and AECOM used Shared VR to improve teamwork and save costs, working on a £50m project to reconstruct the Durleigh Water Treatment Centre in the UK.
UK construction downturn eases, but sector faces ‘challenging environment’
UK construction sector downturn eased in May, as construction sites gradually reopen and lockdown measures begin to loosen, according to the latest construction PMI.