Online wellbeing workshops to support construction workers
The Lighthouse Club charity and COINS have launched free online workshops to support construction workers, as the sector experiences a sharp rise in anxiety due to COVID-19.
BAM furloughs 400 employees and cuts management salaries
As the pandemic continues and construction work declines, BAM has made the decision to furlough more than 400 employees and cut management salaries by 20%.
Kier to transform Swansea film studio into COVID-19 field hospital
Kier is to transform Bay Studios in Swansea into a field hospital to help the NHS’ response to COVID-19 in Wales.
Clients must release £4.5bn retention money to contractors, urges BESA
Construction clients must release £4.5bn retention money currently being withheld from contractors, urges the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Vistry Group seals the deal on six new developments
Vistry Partnerships has exchanged contracts with Homes England for six developments that will provide more than 570 new homes across the UK.
Construction plant theft surges by 50% as COVID-19 forces sites to...
Plant and tool theft from vehicles and sites has increased by around 50% in the last two weeks, as construction sites shut and scale down in the face of COVID-19.
Midlands contractor wins place on £30bn CCS framework
G F Tomlinson has been appointed to the new £30bn Crown Commercial Service Construction Works and Associated Services agreement, a national framework for the delivery of public sector construction.
Adjudicators and allegations of fraud
Allegations of fraud are not an unusual occurrence during adjudication proceedings, Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores further.
COVID-19: Charity launches crisis appeal to support construction workers
The charity that supports construction workers and their families is launching a crisis appeal to ensure they can respond to the ever-increasing cry for help as a result of COVID-19.
Structural warranty provider remains operational for critical inspections
ABC+ Warranty is one of the remaining structural warranty companies that remain fully operational and equipped to carry out professional inspection services by their team of fully chartered surveyors.
AECOM launches virtual consultation tool amid coronavirus crisis
AECOM has launched a web-based consultation tool that allows clients to engage with stakeholders from their computer/mobile device, driving public engagement for projects during the coronavirus pandemic.
Unite raises concerns on social distancing of highways workers
Unite the union has warned that highways workers who are keeping the UK’s roads open are being prevented from adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Galliard suspends recladding at New Capital Quay
Galliard Homes has temporarily suspended its construction work, this includes the recladding works underway at the New Capital Quay site in Greenwich.
Scottish Government orders non-essential construction work to stop
The Scottish Government has said work on construction sites, unless it is deemed essential, must stop immediately, as it releases new guidance for the construction sector.
New workers face financial hardship due to furlough loophole
Many workers who moved jobs in the past month face financial uncertainty, as calls for Government to widen its support grow.
Mace reopens construction sites after two week closure
Mace Group announced they will steadily reopen their construction sites, following the social distancing guidance and Standard Operating Procedures.
Kingspan merger ‘could damage competition’
Kingspan’s anticipated purchase of Building Solutions raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist insulation panels, according to the Competition Markets Authority (CMA).
BAM to construct Harrogate Nightingale hospital for COVID-19 patients
BAM has been appointed to construct the new 500-bed emergency Nightingale Hospital at Harrogate Hospital.
Lockdown estimated to cost construction £237m per day
As the UK lockdown continues, the Centre for Economics and Business Research’s (Cebr) suggests the restrictions will lead to a reduction in economic output of 31%.
Construction supply chain must band together in face of coronavirus
Build UK has warned that the response from clients and contractors will be crucial for the survival of businesses of all sizes amid the coronavirus crisis,
SFS launches new building envelope bracket
SFS has launched the latest iteration of its leading building envelope bracket, the NH3, helping to boost efficiency and decrease installation time.
Future planning: The UK’s approach to placemaking needs to change
Hugh Petter, director at Adam Architecture and Anthony McNamee, Associate at Farrer & Co, explore how the UK can adopt a sustainable approach to placemaking.
Actis offers technical advice during COVID-19 crisis
While much of the physical construction industry has all but ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic, there is still a lot of work to be done at the planning and technical stage.
Growth in UK construction output ‘bulldozed’ in March amid COVID-19
Any hope of growth in UK construction output ‘bulldozed’ in March, as coronavirus leads to stoppages of work on-site and a slump in new orders.
Living Space Housing to build new affordable homes in Telford
Living Space Housing has won a contract from Homes England to build 39 affordable homes on Majestic Way in Telford.
Government action needed to protect construction industry, urges NFB
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is calling on the government to better protect construction by including companies and housebuilders in the business rates relief exemption and extending planning permissions by a year.