Bluebeam expands its global Studio data infrastructure
Bluebeam has continued to expand its global Studio data infrastructure, providing customers faster and more secure access to their cloud-based projects.
VolkerFitzpatrick wins £56m Birmingham university station contract
West Midlands Combined Authority has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick to undertake the design and build of the new £56m Birmingham university station.
CMA hands fines of over £9m to roofing lead cartel
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has handed fines of over £9m to rolled lead suppliers, Associated Lead Mills Ltd and H.J. Enthoven Ltd for breaking competition law.
EDF and Daikin UK to offer low carbon heating solutions
EDF has joined forces with Daikin UK to help its customers make their homes more energy-efficient, discover low-carbon alternatives for heating and help decarbonisation of homes in the UK.
Construction work to begin next year on Dagenham film studios
Barking and Dagenham Council has signed an agreement with Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) to build London’s largest film and TV production centre in Dagenham
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Selectaglaze improves London office environment
Premier Public Relations contacted Selectaglaze for a window improvement to their offices, to create a more agreeable working environment by reaching a higher level of thermal insulation.
Interserve wins £130m contract to refurbish Prince Charles Hospital
Interserve Construction has secured a £130m contract to refurbish the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
Will Rudd appoints two new managing directors
Will Rudd has appointed two new managing directors, MJ O’Shaughnessy and Gillian Ogilvie, to lead its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
[VIDEO] Birmingham International Station revamp unveiled
[VIDEO] Plans for the £300m transformation of Birmingham International Station ahead of the arrival of HS2 have been unveiled.
Major projects: The future is modular
Previously viewed as “clever but pricey”, modular construction is now quickly gaining momentum, especially on major projects where designs are detailed and space on site is tight.
Digital engineering is needed to reach UK zero-carbon goals
It may appear the 2050 zero-carbon deadline is far off in the future. However, if we are to eliminate all carbon-based sources of energy throughout the UK, work must begin now on a whole-system approach.
Environmental responsibility from the construction industry
Malcolm Blakey, owner of Finedale Construction, takes a look at how the construction industry can help achieve the environmental challenges we face today.
HS2 launches virtual ‘meet the contractor’ event
HS2 Ltd’s third annual ‘meet the contractor’ event takes place between 23 – 26 November and for the first time ever will be an entirely online.
Demand rises for Actis’ insulation products
Actis has seen a rise in demand for its insulation products from homeowners extending their properties or building office pods in their gardens.
Morgan Sindall to expand Yorkshire and North East recruitment
Morgan Sindall Construction is looking to expand its recruitment in Yorkshire and the North East, as it targets commercial, public sector and mixed-use regeneration projects.
Wates Residential appoints new development director
Baerbel Schuett has been appointed as Wates Residential’s new development director, with immediate effect.
Construction of new station building underway at Gatwick Airport
Work has started on Gatwick Airport’s huge new railway station concourse, as the first train arrives at one of the rebuilt platforms.
Kier becomes first contractor to secure Social Value Quality Mark Level...
Kier Construction has become the first contractor in the UK to be awarded the Social Value Quality Mark Level 2.
Modular building specialist secures second MMC factory
Modular building specialist, M-AR has secured a second MMC factory to support its growing order book.
Interserve to deliver £1.4m robotics centre at Sheffield College
Interserve has been awarded a £1.4m contract to refurbish Sheffield Colleges’ Olive Grove Campus to provide a new £1.4m robotics centre for its engineering department.
[VIDEO] $1.9bn Las Vegas stadium hosts first NFL game
[VIDEO] The Allegiant Stadium, the new home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, hosted its first game in September.
CITB calls for crackdown on construction testing fraud
The CITB has called for help to crack down on fraud in construction testing, as unknown facilitators cash in on a surge in demand.
Inclusive principles set out approach to making Covid changes accessible
The gradual reopening of the arts and entertainment sectors has prompted a collaboration aimed at ensuring disabled people are not left behind in the planning and delivery of measures to overcome the impact of Covid-19.
4,500 construction firms fall into significant financial distress
In the last quarter, almost 4,500 construction businesses have fallen into significant financial distress, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research by Begbies Traynor.
Southport submits £50m town deal bid
An ambitious £50m plan to transform Southport has been submitted to Government as part of the Southport Town Deal.
[VIDEO] Design revealed for Xi’an International Football Centre
[VIDEO] Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for the new 60,000-seat Xi’an International Football Centre.