Self-driving dump trucks to speed up UK roadworks
Self-driving dump trucks are being tested for the first time in England by Highways England, which could help speed up roadworks on the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon.
A legal guide to offsite manufacturing
Issues surrounding offsite manufacturing was recently launched by Constructing Excellence South West to smooth contractual issues and help the sector.
J S Wright to fit out new residential neighbourhood in Southall
J S Wright has been awarded a £3m contract to help convert a former Honda dealership site in west London into a residential neighbourhood.
Place Plans give more power to planners and residents
Place Plans may not be the best known mechanism for community-led planning but their flexible, collaborative nature make them a valuable tool for planners and residents alike.
JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of Ham’
Did you know that the ‘Can of Ham’, designed by Foggo Associates, used a JCT Design and Build Contract?
NAO condemns Crossrail bosses for ‘absence of planning’
The National Audit Office (NAO) has said that the Crossrail project is “past the point of no return” as costs spiral to £16bn, tunnelling was completed in 2015 and trains have already been ordered.
Industrial transformation at former Carlsberg depot gets the go-ahead
Planning approval has been granted for two new industrial developments at the site of a former Carlsberg brewery depot in Wigan.
Working at height accounts for 11% of safety incidents on major...
Figures supplied to Heightsafe by four of the UK’s most high-profile public works construction projects demonstrate that a high proportion of health and safety incidents are related to working at height.
Plumstead Church congregation rejoices at triumphant secondary glazing
Selectaglaze detail the glazing installation at St Michael's church in London, which is now benifitting with noise reduction and insulation.
Pre-panelised systems stay ahead of the residential game
Ben Gallimore, technical manager at voestalpine Metsec, looks at pre-panelised framing systems, which offer fast, efficient construction without sacrificing quality.
Kier hands over Broadmoor Hospital redevelopment
Kier has handed over the new Broadmoor Hospital to the West London NHS Trust, after the firm revealed it would take £25m of losses on the redevelopment project.
Designing a better future using modular techniques
Mark Farmer, founding director of Cast Consultancy, looks at the rise of modular construction and examines whether the sector is really ready for take-off.
Housebuilding props up UK construction sector in April
UK construction output marginally expanded in April driven by the quickest rise in housebuilding so far in 2019, according to the latest construction PMI.
UKGB unveils framework for net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has unveiled a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050.
How will Brexit impact your construction project in the UK?
Narrowing our focus to the construction industry, the impacts of Brexit may still be unclear, but informed speculation takes us a long way. But as a contractor, engineer, construction consultant or tradesperson, what could this mean for you?
Workshops to maximise offsite construction for affordable housing
The first of a series of collaborative workshops to explore ways to increase offsite construction of affordable homes has been launched at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
SFS’s New Soter™ II Fall Protection System
Fall protection equipment specialist SFS has redeveloped its class-leading fall arrest and work restraint solution with the new Soter™ II.
Kier to build new £253m prison at Wellingborough
The Ministry of Justice has appointed Kier to deliver a £253m contract to build the new resettlement prison at Wellingborough as part of its Prison Estate Transformation Programme.
Kings Cross W Zone given the green light
Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) has been given the final go-ahead by Islington Council on the King’s Cross W Zone.
Acoustic insulation creates quiet space for students near Stansted Airport
Selectaglaze glazing has helped to create a quiet, conducive space for students at a new college based near Stansted Airport.
£40m investment announced for Renfrewshire’s roads
Plans for a £40m investment programme to improve roads and footways in Renfrewshire have been announced.
Considerations for basement conversions
Mike Jones, national waterproofing manager at Peter Cox, looks at the key issues to consider in order to deliver a successful basement conversion.
£9.4m construction project to deliver new homes in Bexley
Wates Residential has extended its partnership with Orbit after being appointed to help deliver a £9.4m project for new homes in the London Borough of Bexley.
New director of membership appointed to ACE
Darrell Matthews has been appointed to the new role of director of membership at the Association for Consultancy & Engineering (ACE).
Willmott Dixon launches drylining training at Kent prison
Willmott Dixon is to set up the first of what it hopes will be a series of academies within prison environments that help former offenders find jobs on their release.
Workloads for SME construction firms fall for first time in six...
Workloads for SME construction companies have fallen for the first in six years, but expectations for the future are positive, according to research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).