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smart connected HVAC, BSRIA,

BSRIA: Europe set for rapid growth in smart connected HVAC

Europe is seeing rapid growth in the market for Smart Connected HVAC, according to BSRIA which estimates the total market for Smart Connected HVAC in Europe to be worth almost €200m.
demolition, Old Oak Common, HS2,

HS2 completes demolition at site of new Old Oak Common crossover

HS2 has revealed that it has completed its biggest demolition challenge yet, as it clears a construction site close to the new Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station.
flat entrance doorsets, fire and security,

Collaboration addresses fire and security on flat entrance doorsets

In an unprecedented collaboration within the fire and security industry, three organisations with expertise in fire and security doorsets have combined their knowledge to offer guidance on flat entrance doorsets.
Risk Cube, BakerHicks, health and safety information,

BakerHicks launches Risk Cube to identify health and safety concerns

BakerHicks has launched the Risk Cube, an innovative way of protecting the health and safety of construction workers and end users.
regeneration of council sites, morgan sindall, Brentwood,

Morgan Sindall to deliver regeneration of council sites in Brentwood

Brentwood Borough Council has announced Morgan Sindall as preferred joint venture partner for the redesign and regeneration of council sites.
road improvements, Costain, Highways England,

Costain wins major A19 road improvements contract

Costain has been appointed to deliver major road improvements on the A19 for Highways England as part of their Regional Investment Programme (RIP).
road upgrade, Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor,

Sunderland gets funding boost for £70.2m road upgrade

Roads minister Jesse Norman has announced that a stretch of the A1231 road between Northern Spire bridge and Sunderland’s city centre will be upgraded to a dual carriageway thanks to more than £40.5m of government funding.

CCS to focus on social value to enhance the image of...

The CCS is introducing steps to develop it for the next decade, working with the construction industry to create a new focus on social value.
offsite construction, Greencore Construction, sustainable community,

Offsite construction aids sustainable community in Oxfordshire

Ed Vaizey, MP for Wantage, joined Greencore Construction to celebrate the opening of one of Britain’s most sustainable communities, in Longcot, Oxfordshire.
skills gateway, Housing, Construction and Infrastructure,

Major investment to boost construction skills in East Lothian

East Lothian is to share a £6m Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) skills gateway investment aimed at developing skills in the construction sector.
Advantage Insurance (AHCI)

Performance Bonds in the construction industry

Advantage Insurance looks at the role of Performance Bonds in the construction industry in 2019
Residential sector

Residential sector: Upturn in contracts awards

The residential sector is looking positive after an upturn in construction contracts awarded during February, according to the latest analysis by Barbour ABI.
Graitec

Make BIM Data Compliancy work for you and reduce your data...

Understanding how to implement ISO 19650 standards into your organisation can be a bit of a minefield
Infrastructure requirements

WSP to examine infrastructure requirements at Oxford Station

Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by the East West Railway Company to study the infrastructure requirements for an increased train service in and out of Oxford station.
steel building system, Cocoon,

Case study: Cocoon’s lightweight steel building system

With over 20 years’ experience with lightweight steel construction, The Cocoon team, based in Switzerland, provide a high standard of LGS design into modern commercial and residential buildings.
RAF Lakenheath

Demolition work underway on RAF Lakenheath site

A total of 18 buildings are being brought down to make way for construction of a flight simulator facility, a maintenance unit, new hangars and storage facilities at RAF Lakenheath as part of a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project.
rainwater harvesting, suds, sustainable water management,

How can housebuilders contribute to sustainable water management?

From water saving devices and rainwater harvesting to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), there are myriad ways in which housebuilders can contribute to sustainable water management.
construction industry, no deal, building materials,

How a no deal Brexit will transform the construction industry

The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March. Joanne Starkie of the Immigration Advice Service looks at what a "no deal" scenario could mean for the construction industry.
Kingsway transformation, Griffiths,

Griffiths to restart Dawnus Kingsway transformation project

Swansea Council has revealed that Welsh civil engineering contractor Griffiths will complete work on the £12m Kingsway transformation project.
Highest standards

Dudley council to undertake Unite’s pioneering construction charter

Dudley Council is to become the latest local council in the West Midlands to use its influence to support local construction workers by signing up to Unite’s construction charter.
modular accommodation, LaunchPad,

Planning granted for modular accommodation in Bristol

United Communities has announced that planning permission has been granted for LaunchPad, which will commence building modular accommodation on the car park at the bottom of Alexandra Park in Bristol.
Port loop, modular, homes england,

Partnership to boost modular homes on derelict Birmingham site

Homes England has agreed a £7.45m loan to support the development of the first of 1,150 homes at Port Loop on the edge of Birmingham City Centre.
leakage, thames water,

Thames Water signs £200m contract to combat leaks

Thames Water has signed contracts worth a combined £200m with some of the industry’s leading suppliers to find and fix more leaks than ever before across London and the Thames Valley.
Urban village

Placefirst unveils £27.5m build to rent plan for Bolton

Placefirst has unveiled its vision to transform a key site in Bolton Council’s town centre masterplan, the town's first urban village.
Affordable housing

Development partners sought for £6bn Meridian Water phase 2

Development partners are being sought for second major affordable housing site at Enfield Council’s Meridian Water scheme.
Kirkstall Forge, Tolent,

Tolent begin work on £400m Kirkstall Forge project in Leeds

Tolent has been awarded the contract to build the first residential stage at Kirkstall Forge, a flagship £400m project in Leeds.