Actis to host performance gap CPD training on Zoom
Actis is to start running its two CPD modules next month in a Zoom webinar format, the training sessions are free and both certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service.
Energy conundrum: Securing futures through the building envelope
As the pressure mounts on the construction industry to achieve zero-carbon buildings, Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, explores how the building envelope can help to reduce energy usage and enhance a building’s lifespan.
Kier completes first phase of Bay Field Hospital
The initial phases of Bay Field Hospital have been handed over to Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), which will see 420 beds now available to support the NHS in its response to Covid-19.
Cheltenham seeks partner for £400m Golden Valley development
Cheltenham Borough Council has launched the search for a development partner to deliver a £400m world-class Golden Valley development in Cheltenham.
Scottish government supports SME housebuilders through pandemic
Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1m from the Scottish Government to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Tender launched for £500m Professional Services Framework
Procure Partnerships has launched a tender for its £500m Professional Services Framework which will run for four years.
Weston Homes reopens construction sites across London
Weston Homes has confirmed that as of today (11 May) it will reopen all of its construction sites across London and the home counties.
Boris ‘actively encourages’ construction sites to resume
In last night’s (10 May) announcement to the nation, prime minister Boris Johnson encouraged construction workers to return to sites as he revealed plans to alleviate lockdown.
Government supports guidance to avoid construction disputes
The government has supported guidance for all companies involved in the construction supply chain on how to minimise potential disputes during Covid-19.
A balancing act between accessibility and authenticity
The aim of accessibility is to make reasonable adjustments to try to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Building firms ask tradespeople to cut rates by up to 30%
Demand for labour on construction sites across the UK decreased by 70% in April, as building firms ask tradespeople to cut their rates by 10-30%, according to Hudson Contract.
Construction workers at Manchester Airport ‘left without pay’
Construction workers at Manchester Airport have been 'left high and dry, without pay' during the Covid-19 pandemic, as Unite calls on the airport to ensure the workers get financial support.
Work to start on Leeds Park Row transformation
John Sisk & Son is to begin construction work on the transformation of Park Row in Leeds city centre from 11 May.
UAE contractor commits to invest £25m into Costain
ASGC, the UAE construction group, has committed to invest £25m into Costain, as part of the company's £100m cash-raising share issue.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contracts ‘open for business’
Throughout 2020, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will make £145m worth of contracts available for tender and will double its current workforce.
CSIC launches webinars to support the built environment
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre will launch a new collaborative webinar series to explore what is needed to reset and recover the built environment.
Using aerial photography and AI to classify buildings
A new joint venture between the University of Leicester and Bluesky International will harness aerial photography and AI to develop new geospatial data products.
Building services set for permanent changes after Covid-19, says BESA
Some of the changes made by the building services sector to cope with the current coronavirus outbreak will become permanent, according to the BESA.
Don’t aim for ‘business as usual’, urges CIBSE President
The incoming CIBSE president, Stuart MacPherson, has made an appeal for net carbon standards and an ambitious programme to refurbish existing buildings to drive recovery after Covid-19.
Plans submitted for 31-storey residential scheme at Liverpool Waters
Peel L&P has submitted planning for a 31-storey residential development, called Patagonia Place, at Liverpool Waters.
Subcontractors face ‘uncharted waters’ as sites reopen
Subcontractors face mounting pressures as sites begin to reopen, posing a threat to financial viability, according to Jim Davis, managing director for construction finance at Bibby Financial Services.
Councils pledge to resume unsafe cladding removal during Covid-19
Leaders from 25 councils across the UK have pledged to ensure vital building safety work, including the removal of unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings, continues in the face of Covid-19.
UK construction output sinks to all-time low in April
UK construction output fell at the fastest rate ever in April, as suddenness of the drop 'knocks the wind' out of building work in the UK, according to the latest construction PMI.
Construction SMEs missing out on BIM, says new report
Smaller construction firms are in danger of missing out on cutting-edge techniques that lead to radical improvements in efficiency and productivity, according to research by the University of Huddersfield.
Secondary glazing supports £4m restoration of London pub
Selectaglaze assisted the refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Fellowship Inn in Bellingham South London, a semi-derelict pub that has recently been repurposed as a new cultural centre for the local community and beyond.
SCI provides support to the steel community
Become an SCI Member and join your industry peers. Three membership levels (Corporate, Sole Trader and Affiliate) offer specific benefits tailored to different organisations and their respective needs.