Environmental risks in construction projects
From location to geospatial systems, Piers Edgell, account director at Landmark Information explores the considerations of environmental risks in construction projects.
Innovative supply chain framework to transform project delivery
Guild Living has agreed an innovative supply chain framework with its contractors to revolutionise the way that major projects are delivered.
Bristol leads the way to be carbon-neutral by 2030
Carbon emissions produced by Bristol City Council have dropped by nearly 80% since 2005, putting their buildings and transport services on track for being a carbon-neutral organisation by 2025.
Asbestos contractors launch rating app for operatives
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) has launched a performance rating app for asbestos removal operatives.
Eric Wright begins Northallerton link road and overbridge
Eric Wright Civil Engineering has commenced work on the final stage of a new link road and overbridge in Northallerton on behalf of Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire and Persimmon Homes.
Sustainable building strategy to boost health and wellbeing
Sustainable buildings can help tackle the climate emergency and boost health and wellbeing in the wake of Covid-19, says the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).
CIC launches updated design quality evaluation tool
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has launched an updated version of its design quality evaluation tool, the Design Quality Indicator for Health 2 (DQIfH2).
Caddick wins £25m Openshaw Campus contract in Manchester
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £25m contract to build a new teaching facility on the Openshaw Campus of The Manchester College.
Housing 2020: How to deliver MMC for social housing projects
Even while working from home, local authority and housing association development teams can access exclusive technical advice on how to implement MMC for social housing projects.
Skills transferability key to recovery of UK engineering
Government and industry need a better understanding of how skilled workers can move between sectors to help UK engineering prevent lasting unemployment, says the ECITB.
SNIPEF warns of dangers of legionella infection in water systems
As workers in hotels, offices, leisure facilities and other buildings begin the gradual return to work, legionella infection is looming on the horizon which, if left untreated, could have deadly consequences.
Bowmer + Kirkland appoints new board members
Head of Bowmer + Kirkland's Southern division, Matthew Cruttenden and Neil Brook who leads the North West team are joining the main board.
ClearTech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency
ClearTech Engineered Solutions in Dublin wins 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency, as traditional operations give way to technology-driven and environmentally sustainable models.
Graham secures £12.43m Kilwinning social housing contract
hub South West has agreed a £12.43m social housing contract with Graham Construction to deliver 79 new homes on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
Timber industry campaign to reduce CO2 in construction
Wood CO2ts less aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainable forests is one of the simplest ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Computational design helps deliver Australia’s largest sustainable tower
3D BIM modelling and a digital twin are supporting the delivery of 6-8 Parramatta Square, part of one of the biggest sustainable urban revitalisation projects in Australia.
AmeyBriggs wins £240.2m MITER defence contract
AmeyBriggs has been awarded a £240.2m contract to maintain and manage the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) fleet of construction and materials handling equipment.
Three things to master in Bluebeam Revu to elevate collaboration
Want to maximise the digital collaboration Studio Sessions has to offer? Master these Revu capabilities first.
Green light for 58 new homes at Bramley Hill
Brick By Brick and Common Ground Architecture have secured planning permission for a new housing scheme at Bramley Hill which will provide 58 new homes.
First modular homes craned into place in Sheffield
Four new modular homes have been craned into place at Parson Cross in Sheffield, to deliver affordable rent across the city.
Draft recovery plan for Scottish construction sector launched
A draft recovery plan for the construction sector in Scotland has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), which sets out the pathway for joint action between industry and the public sector.
VolkerHighways wins £9m energy efficient street lighting project
VolkerHighways has been awarded a £9m street lighting contract with Medway Council to install thousands of energy efficient lights across Medway.
New support for BIM training
Ahead of planning for 2021 training and higher education courses for BIM, the new UK BIM Framework Learning Outcomes Edition 1 provides a free resource aligned with current standards. Nicola Pearson sets out the benefits and calls for feedback.
New course to deliver veteran construction skills programme
Fortem has partnered with Project RECCE to offer a two-week online housebuilding and property maintenance course to provide veteran construction skills
Modular building product to help tackle homelessness across the UK
Modular construction specialist, Elite Systems has launched a new modular building product to help local authorities tackle homelessness across the UK.
Three companies fined after death of demolition worker
Three construction companies have been fined more than a quarter of a million pounds following the death of a demolition worker on the Isle of Wight.