Construction and property firms urge ‘resilient’ Covid-19 recovery
Construction and property firms including Buro Happold, Willmott Dixon and Arup are among more than 200 business leaders who have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a "clean, inclusive and resilient" recovery from coronavirus.
Mace wins contract on Northern Powerhouse Rail programme
Mace has been appointed by Transport for the North (TfN) to lead the programme support office for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme.
New qualification for drylining in housebuilding launched
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has announced a new qualification for drylining in housebuilding, created by National Open College Networks (NOCN), to address the lack of a recognised qualification for the sector-specific skill.
A greener future for the post Covid-19 office space
Lockdown and a rise in remote working have encouraged debate around the sustainability of the office space as workers start to head back to work.
Hinkley Point C project achieves major milestone on schedule
The 49,000-tonne base for the second reactor at Hinkley Point C has been completed on schedule, despite working with a reduced workforce.
New hospital in Finland uses BIM to involve staff in design...
The new Hospital Nova in Finland has used BIM models and VR to involve over 350 staff in the building design.
Scotland prepare for the construction industry to return to work
From today (29 May), Scotland is expected to be able to implement the first phase in its restart plan for the construction industry.
UK BIM Alliance announce formal affiliation programme
The UK BIM Alliance has announced a formal affiliation with Constructing Excellence, the affiliate programme is open to all industry and trade organisations.
Whitepaper: Walking the fine line of construction margins
Identifying how to protect your company's construction margins – find out how using technology can help you increase your accuracy.
Construction work begins on Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme
The next phase of Blackpool’s town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June as contractors prepare to start on site at Talbot Gateway.
11% drop in bricks, blocks and precast concrete
Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015-2019, however, AMA Research are predicting Covid-19 will...
Site procedures are putting construction workers at risk, says Unite
Unite the Union has sent an open letter to Mark Reynolds, the skills workstream lead of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), warning that the organisation’s site operating procedures (SOP) are placing workers at risk.
Asite to supply CDE for £220m Sheffield Hallam development
Sheffield Hallam University has unveiled a 20-year masterplan to transform its campus and Asite has been chosen as the common data environment (CDE) provider.
LHC and Southwark Council launch Architect Design Services framework
LHC and Southwark Council have launched the Architect Design Services (ADS) framework, this will create a list of architectural practices and new design talent at the fingertips of local authorities and social landlords in Greater London.
Setting a new industry standard for data sharing
The Innovate UK-funded AEC Delta Mobility project is nearing completion of a new industry standard for data sharing.
‘Time is running out’ to avoid construction disputes
The clock is ticking to avoid mass construction disputes, as many contractors will have the ability to terminate coronavirus-disrupted contracts this summer, says consulting firm Accuracy.
Construction professionals voice post-Covid optimism
92% of construction professionals across the world expect their business to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Access: Health and safety software for construction
As high-risk working environments, construction sites demand comprehensive health and safety solutions. Access health and safety software puts you firmly in control.
Insulation specialist backs MMC research
News that Homes England has commissioned a study into various types of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Support for women in the UK construction sector
An Industry Guide has been designed that will assist employers in the UK construction sector work towards creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
£3.5m to support Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme
Sustrans Scotland has awarded £3.5m to Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme which will provide additional space for physical distancing.
Gen Covid-19, construction and the new normal
John Eynon discusses the "Gen Covid-19" world in three acts – exeunt left with biting irony and cynicism… Snow, rain, hail, earthquake.
Kier secures £97.1m Heartlands Hospital project
Kier has secured a £97.1m contract to deliver a new Ambulatory Care and Diagnostics Centre (ACAD) at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
UK’s largest unaccompanied freight ferry port opens for business
After a year of construction, the unaccompanied freight roll on/roll off terminal, located at the edge of London, has opened for business.
ilke Homes announces regional expansion and new business unit
Modular housing specialist, ilke Homes, has announced regional expansion, along with a new ‘homes and development unit’ to manage its growth.
£2.7bn East Midlands transport plan revealed
A £2.7bn transport plan to provide frequent connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published.