Engineering students urge the government to ‘give us a future’
Students from East Coast College in Lowestoft have written to senior figures within the government including local MP Therese Coffey urging them to back Sizewell C.
Construction work underway for Milngavie Station
Network Rail has started work on the Milngavie Station as part of a £5m investment to extend the platforms.
Why lenders shouldn’t overlook Modern Methods of Construction projects
John Carter, commercial director for commercial real estate at Aldermore bank, explores the importance of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in an evolving industry.
Charting a course towards a digital, sustainable built environment
A new publication explores the actions that will need to be taken by the construction sector over the next 20 years if we are to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on carbon reduction targets.
Winvic secures industrial facility contract in Leicestershire
DSV has appointed Winvic Construction Ltd to design, construct and partially fit out its new industrial facility at Mercia Park in North West Leicestershire.
Public safety an ‘afterthought’ in city and town centres, warns architects
Nearly half (49%) of design professionals believe that the recent rise of pedestrianisation in city and town centres is making public spaces more vulnerable to attack, according to new research.
Kier appointed to £82m CityFibre contract
Kier has been appointed by CityFibre to deliver full-fibre rollouts across five towns and cities in central and south-west England.
Cancer causing ‘asbestos must still be managed during lockdown’
Asbestos professionals have urged duty-holders to continue to manage the risk of asbestos through the latest lockdown.
3D laser scanning for the process plant industry
Marc Zschieschang, software product marketing manager at FARO Technologies, examines the growing use of 3D laser scanning to ensure safety and efficiency in the oil and gas sectors.
£4m programme to reduce Bristol’s carbon footprint approved
A £4m Climate and Ecological Emergency Programme to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint in Bristol has been approved.
Why the UK’s construction industry should embrace CRM technology
Philip Mayling, CEO of BuddyCRM, explores how CRM technology is helping the construction industry to weather the impact of Covid-19.
UK construction growth falls to five-month low
Construction companies in the UK reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, as the rate of expansion grinds to a halt.
Network rail completes first stage of Barmouth Viaduct restoration
Network Rail has finished the first stage of a £25m upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct, a vital transport link for North West Wales.
Project management software boosts business visibility and control
The Carey Group has realised a number of benefits since adopting Elecosoft’s project management software, Powerproject Vision a year ago.
How Mail Manager helps architects and engineers manage project emails
Mail Manager has evolved from an Outlook add-in to a fully fledged, industry-wide email management tool for helping architects and engineers to take control of their project emails.
Work underway on Victoria Riverside residential development
Developer JM Construction has started work on the next phase of its £50m Victoria Riverside residential development in Hunslet.
Offsite construction with lightweight 3D printing
When you think of 3D printing buildings, you probably picture giant outdoor robot gantries “pooping out concrete”, as John McCabe of Branch Technology puts it. Branch Technology does 3D printing very differently, starting with printing offsite.
Keepmoat to deliver 454 new homes in West Lindsey
West Lindsey District Council has partnered with Keepmoat Homes to deliver a new sustainable neighbourhood at Foxby Lane, Gainsborough.
HS2 uses robot to improve safety on tunnelling machines
HS2 is using a robot to improve safety and efficiency on the high-speed rail project’s first two giant tunnelling machines, set to launch early next year.
Kier hands over new Ponteland school & leisure project
Kier has handed phase one of its Ponteland school & leisure project to Northumberland County Council (NCC).
Construction underway for Sandwell hospitals
A turf cutting ceremony took place to mark the start of construction work on two new multi-storey car parks at Sandwell and City hospitals which will improve access for staff, patients and visitors.
Working groups call for single source of truth for product data
Fareed Patel, owner of Hamari Agency, takes a look at what manufacturers need to do to organise their product data.
Build-Zone secures backing from second ‘A’ rated insurer
Structural warranty provider Build-Zone, has secured capacity from a second ‘A’ rated insurer, following the recent announcement of their deal with XL Catlin, part of the AXA XL Group.
CITB chief executive Sarah Beale resigns
CITB’s chief executive Sarah Beale has handed in her resignation and will be leaving the organisation in September 2021.
Graham reveals strong financial position despite Covid-19
Graham has reported growth in revenue to £853.3m in its latest published accounts for the financial year up to 31 March 2020.
[VIDEO] Simpson Strong-Tie launches ultra-resistant fasteners packaging
Engineered structural connector specialists, Simpson Strong-Tie has given its hardware packaging a new look.