Stop the spread: Safeguarding buildings against fire
As the construction industry gets back to work, there is an opportunity to put a renewed focus on building safety for both workers and occupants, says MEDITE SMARTPLY sales director Richard Allen.
Wastewater treatment and the Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System
Wastewater treatment plants are among the harshest environments for concrete, where there are many causes that degrade concrete and once this process starts, its effects are usually rapid.
Green light for Salford’s Anchorage Gateway scheme
Salford’s planning committee has approved Cole Waterhouse’s Anchorage Gateway scheme which will deliver 290 apartments for Salford Quays.
Premier Modular to deliver 25 Covid-19 test sites
Premier Modular has won a major contract for the Department for Health and Social Care to deliver modular buildings for a further 25 Covid-19 testing sites across the UK.
Wates appointed to deliver 1,500 new homes across Cardiff
Wates Residential has been appointed to deliver the next two phases of its 10 year ‘Cardiff Living’ partnership with Cardiff Council, tackling housing demand across the city by delivering 1,500 new homes across by 2027.
Early stage design delivers success in secondary glazing projects
Collaboration at early stage design for secondary glazing specification in all types of commercial and residential projects delivers positive benefits all round, explains Mike Latham from commercial sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.
HS2 commits to engineering careers for the next generation
HS2 has signed up to the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code of Practice, which is designed to make engineering career opportunities for the next generation.
Willmott Dixon to transform two developments in Rochdale
Willmott Dixon is set to continue the regeneration of Rochdale Riverside after being appointed on two developments in the town centre worth over £100m.
New Garden Cities must have sustainable transport at their core
Holistically planned new communities have the opportunity to become exemplars of sustainable travel but this will be an opportunity missed without commitment and investment from the outset, argues Katy Lock, director – communities at the Town & Country Planning Association.
Social housing provision: Reconciling social need and commercial risks
Recent research suggests 40% of homes granted planning permission in England go unbuilt. Katy Klingopulos of BDB Pitmans examines land banking, the changing nature of development and how we can tackle the housing shortage.
Futureproofing developments: Working to net-zero emissions by 2050
Homes account for 20% of emissions, according to the Future Homes Standard Consultation, a radical approach needs to be incorporated to stand the test of time.
Ideate Software becomes Gold Sponsor of Autodesk University 2020
Ideate Software has been announced as a Gold Sponsor of the first Autodesk University that is entirely digital and free to attend.
Vistry Partnerships wins Populo Living scheme in Plaistow
Populo Living has appointed Vistry Partnerships to deliver its Plaistow Hub regeneration project, a new £62m mixed-use residential scheme in East London.
The future for SIPs is brighter than ever
Significant growth for structural insulated panels (SIPs), as clients seek to construct energy-efficient homes and reduce running costs.
BESA updates safety guidelines for construction sites
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep their staff safe in the light of new government restrictions.
IR35 changes: Hudson Contract urges contractors to seek expert help
HMRC warns businesses to prepare for IR35 changes, as Hudson Contract urges contractors and freelancers to avoid blanket determinations or quick fixes.
Graham launches mental health wellbeing campaign
Graham has launched a mental health wellbeing campaign that aims to help support its construction, engineering and administrative workers.
Delivering a net-zero carbon built environment
Momentum for sustainable buildings is building rapidly, but how will the UK’s property and construction sector tackle all the challenges that lie ahead in completely decarbonising the built environment? Karl Desai, senior adviser for Advancing Net Zero at the UK Green Building Council, takes a look.
Empty stadiums and acoustics: Is sound the soul of sport?
Kyriakos Papanagiotou, director of acoustic consultancy KP Acoustics, explains the much bigger effects of empty stadiums on society’s wellbeing.
ilke Homes to deliver 140 modular homes in Arnold
Nottinghamshire County Council has chosen ilke Homes to deliver up to 140 modular homes on a brownfield site in Arnold.
Morgan Sindall to deliver new robotics innovation centre
The University of Salford has appointed Morgan Sindall as the preferred bidder to build the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre.
Lincolnshire modular housing scheme complete
Work has been completed on an innovative modular housing scheme in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Aggregate Industries appoints new managing director
Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Victoria Smith as its new managing director for Spadeoak, its contracting business.
Green light for suburban build-to-rent scheme in Doncaster
The first suburban Build-to-Rent (BtR) scheme of 60 houses in Doncaster has been given the green light by Doncaster Council.
Government initiatives: Opportunities for businesses and homeowners
With government support design to get Britain building again, tried and tested JCT contracts mean the construction industry can get back to work with confidence as it takes a prime role in jumpstarting the economic recovery, says Peter Hibberd.
412 apprentices welcomed onto HS2 project
HS2 has welcomed 412 apprentices onto the project, as it expects this number to significantly increase over the next two years.