Dealing with hazardous waste in construction
Hazardous waste is an issue that continues to present itself on building sites, and once hazardous materials have been detected, it can change an entire development plan. Patrick Parsons takes a look at how technology can combat waste in construction.
Construction industry narrows gender pay gap
Rewards and Attitudes Survey has found that the gender pay gap has closed in the construction sector during the past year, as more women are attracted to the industry.
Ayrshire celebrates £250m growth deal investment
A multi-million pound investment package to transform Ayrshire has been given the green light by three Ayrshire Councils and the UK and Scottish governments.
Kier shares drop as £50m ‘accounting error’ is revealed
Kier Group startled investors today (11 March) as it admitted an ‘accounting error’ had forced it to recalculate its net debt as £50m higher than previously stated.
Construction Blueprint: A sectoral alliance to develop a new European strategy...
European construction has a key role to play in tackling the economic, societal and environmental issues facing, but there are concerns that a shortage of the right people with the right skills will hold it back.
Diversity in the construction industry
We don’t need a statistic to know that middle-aged white males primarily populate the construction industry. Diversity is – or should be – a fundamental principle, regardless of the benefits.
Tottenham Hotspur reveals stadium opening date
Tottenham Hotspur FC has announced that its new stadium will open for its first competitive match in the first week of April, following eight months of delays.
Powerproject Vision: View live project data across all your projects
Elecosoft present Powerproject Vision, delivering a unique solution for contractors with project planners working in dispersed and disconnected environments
Construction businesses sign open letter to provide economic growth
Twenty-three of the UK’s most influential built environment businesses have signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the Environment Bill to provide the foundation for economic growth.
New consortium to boost offsite construction for primary schools
A new consortium has been launched to pioneer greater use of offsite construction for primary schools, to transform the way they are designed and built.
STA wins 2019 Offsite Award for Site Safe Policy
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has received the Health & Safety accolade at the 2019 Offsite Awards thanks to its ‘Site Safe Policy’.
Peabody secures former Holloway prison site to build 1,000 homes
Peabody housing association has acquired the former Holloway Women’s Prison site in London to build more than 600 social rented and affordable homes.
Glasgow School of Art fires call for public inquiry
The circumstances surrounding the two fires at the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building should be the subject of a public inquiry, says government committee.
Investigation launched after scaffolding collapses in Hampstead
More than 200 square metres of scaffolding collapsed from a building during high winds in Hampstead.
More encouragement needed for women in the property sector
As it's International Women’s Day today Katy Jordan, Storey Homes’ Managing Director, explains what it’s like, as a woman, to have a career in the housebuilding industry.
L&G selected to regenerate Bath Quays North
Legal & General and Bell Hammer has been selected by Bath & North East Somerset Council to regenerate Bath Quays North.
New innovation to fight vibration injuries in heavy industries
Specialists in Hand Arm Vibration (HAV), Reactec, have collaborated with a software consultancy firm to develop a new automated management tracking and reporting system for HAV risk management.
New law unveiled to protect renters’ and landlords’ money
Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP has brought forward new legislation to strengthen protections for money held by property agents.
International Women’s Day: Diversity in the planning industry
With International Women’s Day firmly here, Emma Walker, associate director at Turley and chair of the RTPI Northern Ireland Executive Committee, shares her advice for women considering a career in planning.
Is the AECO industry finally ready to embrace technology?
The architecture, engineering, construction and owner sector has been slow to adopt new technology – but there are signs that is changing.
Staticus wins façade contract for Tottenham Hale tower
Staticus has been appointed as the façade contractor for the 32-storey, 107-meter-high mixed-use Tottenham Hale tower, which will consist of 279 homes and commercial spaces.
Mace appoints Paul Kelly as director for strategic advisory
Mace has appointed Paul Kelly to lead on strategic advisory, a key growth area of its wider consultancy division.
Workers at Forterra’s Newbury site to strike over pay dispute
GMB, the trade union for members working at heavy building materials supplier, Forterra’s Newbury site, have announced strike action after a pay dispute.
Digital transformation of global real estate
The British Property Federation has published new research, The LIQUID report, setting out how the UK can build on its successes to lead the digital transformation of global real estate.
Mick George Ltd invests in soil stabilisation kit
Specialist contractor Mick George Ltd has invested more than £500,000 on a Wirtgen 250i ‘S Pack’ to grow its soil stabilisation division.
Crossrail boss refuses to set specific opening date for railway
The chief executive of Crossrail has refused to set a solid date for when the railway will open, instead stating that the firm “very, very much wants to get this done in 2020”.