CLC adds smart technology to cards scheme
To increase the uptake of smart technology, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has updated its Industry Card Schemes Recommendation to require the use of cards carrying the CSCS logo.
Study reveals potential for 2,000 new rooftop homes across Southwark
Up to 2,000 new rooftop homes could be built across Southwark without having to demolish any existing buildings, according to research by Fruition Properties and Knight Frank.
Willmott Dixon breaks ground on £17.8m Sci-Tech development
The project marks the next stage of development, Project Violet, at Sci-Tech Daresbury, the location for high-tech business and leading-edge science.
The Cohesive Companies acquires Maximo solutions provider
The Cohesive Companies has announced the acquisition of SRO Solutions to extend its capabilities for marine and industrial infrastructure.
Amey secures £180m road deal for Yorkshire and Humberside
Amey has secured a £180m Area 12 maintenance and response contract to upkeep the trunk roads and motorway network covering Yorkshire and Humberside.
Plans unveiled for ‘double-decker crossing’ over Hammersmith Bridge
Foster + Partners has developed a new plan to build a temporary double-decker crossing within the existing structure of Hammersmith Bridge in London.
Online options take an inclusive approach to access training
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, takes a look at how online options take an inclusive approach to access training.
Underfloor air conditioning system wins ‘Retrofit Project of the Year’
Underfloor air conditioning specialist, AET Flexible Space, has won the ‘Retrofit Project of the Year’ at the H&V News Awards 2020.
Wates appoints Dan Sadler to spearhead offsite manufacturing
Wates Construction has appointed Dan Sadler as its new offsite manufacturing director, to spearhead the expansion and development of Prism.
Amey expands its team as Severn Bridges contract goes live
60 new employees have joined Amey’s Transport Infrastructure business, as part of a 15-year contract awarded by Highways England to maintain the specialist bridge inspection and maintenance contract (SBIM) for Avonmouth and Severn Bridges.
AI software to help construction industry reduce embodied carbon
Computer scientists at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are developing software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help construction companies reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their projects.
Legal bid launched against A303 road tunnel
Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site has launched a legal bid to prevent a two-mile road tunnel being built for the A303 alongside Stonehenge.
Green light for ‘world-first’ hydrogen heating network
Plans for H100 Fife, a world-first hydrogen heating network, have been given the green light by Ofgem.
£2m heat network training centre to boost industry skills
Vital Energi is set to open a £2m heat network training centre to help support the drive to net-zero carbon.
Morgan Sindall to deliver new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has appointed Morgan Sindall to deliver a new state-of-the-art Marina Centre.
Consortium to deliver 15,000-capacity arena in Cardiff Bay
A consortium, containing Live Nation and Robertson, has secured a contract to deliver a new 15,000-capacity indoor arena in Cardiff Bay.
Director and project manager sentenced after construction worker dies
A company director and project manager have been sentenced after a construction worker was killed when the forward tipping dumper truck he was operating overturned.
Go-ahead for 454 new homes in Wembley
TfL and Barratt London have been given the green light to deliver 454 new homes in Wembley, next to Wembley Park London Underground station.
Case study: Self-build achieves impressive airtightness rating
A Timber framer's five-bedroom self-build has achieved an impressive airtightness rating and has no need for central heating, thanks to Actis.
UKGBC guidance to facilitate delivery of net-zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance which examines how current barriers to the delivery of net-zero carbon buildings can be overcome.
Argyll and Bute to build 900 affordable homes in five years
Argyll and Bute Council has set out a new housing strategy which reveals plans to build over 900 affordable homes in the next five years.
Darren Butson joins Munnelly Support Services
Former Lendlease director, Darren Butson has joined Munnelly Support Services.
Hunt begins for manufacturers to join £600m offsite homes framework
The National Housing Federation’s (NHF) Building Better alliance has begun the search for three manufacturers to join its £600m offsite homes framework.
Kingspan Insulation fined £80,000 after worker loses finger
Kingspan Industrial Insulation has been fined £80,000 after an employee lost a finger and suffered serious injuries to his hand while trying to clear a blockage from a machine.
Ventilation and infection control of Covid-19 transmission
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the hierarchy of importance among building services and facilities management, BSRIA explores the importance of ventilation in infection control within the built environment.
Digital Twin Hub marks a successful first six months
The Centre for Digital Built Britain’s Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub) has signed up more than 700 members since it was launched in March. Find out more about this exciting, fast-growing community and how it can help you to accelerate your digital twin strategy.