HS2 signs landmark R&D agreement
HS2 has signed an agreement with leading railway research centres in UK universities that will enable it to access world-leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities.
Scholarships to deliver pipeline of new engineers
A new scholarship scheme to bring new talent into the engineering construction industry has been launched by the ECITB.
Collapsed crane in Bow could take six months to remove
Five weeks after a crane collapsed at a building site in Bow, Tower Hamlets Council has revealed the complex job of removing the crane could take up to six months.
mac-group wins £4.25m industrial development
mac-group has been appointed to build a speculative development of 11 industrial units in the Black Country in a £4.25m deal.
Kier and FM Conway reinstated to Prompt Payment Code
FM Conway and Kier Integrated Services Ltd have been reinstated to the Prompt Payment Code after overhauling their payment practices.
Is offsite construction the answer to ‘get Britain building’?
Hager recently hosted a roundtable debate to discuss the potential of offsite construction to help alleviate pressure on Britain’s housebuilding sector. Here, Jane Yorke, residential market manager at Hager, explores some of the key topics debated.
Construction technology in an evolving world
Parm Bhangal, managing director of Bhangals Construction Consultants and My Build Estimate, looks at how construction technology is transforming the industry.
Interserve hands over Neonatal ICU in Liverpool
Interserve has completed a new Neonatal Unit for Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust following a major refurbishment and extension of the existing facility.
Green light for Brent council homes and education centre
Plans for a new education centre building, affordable workspace and scores of new council homes at London Affordable rent has been approved by Brent Council’s Planning Committee.
Work Radar launched to support the construction industry
Work Radar, a platform connecting individual tradespeople, micro-businesses and social enterprises with leading contractors, has been launched to support tradespeople and ‘build, build, build’.
Amey appoints suppliers for sustainable office services
Amey has appointed Office Depot and Ethstat Ethical Stationery C.I.C., to provide sustainable office products and services across the business
Cash advances could give contractors a much-needed lifeline
Developers are demanding increased oversight over how contractors are passing money down to sub-contractors to reduce the risks of subcontractors going bust, says Boodle Hatfield, the private wealth law firm.
CIBSE joins the UK BIM Alliance affiliate programme
The UK BIM Alliance has announced a formal affiliation with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineer (CIBSE).
A guide to construction in times of Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic is challenging for all industries, Alison Knight of Buildworld explores what builders can do to maintain construction during Covid-19.
Architects anticipate increase in future workloads
Following four months of turmoil, the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index increased by +3 in July from -17 in June, as architects get back to work.
Creating a robust data foundation for digital transformation
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to digital transformation – but data transformation, using trusted information to learn about products, customers and competition, should be part of any company strategy, says Peter Ruffley, chief executive of Zizo.
Amey completes access routes to £160m shopping outlet
Amey has completed works on a major highways project to create access to £160m McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands site in Cannock.
Stavanger Hospital uses AI to detect construction deviations in real-time
The new University Hospital in Stavanger, one of the biggest public construction projects in Scandinavia, adopted 3D scanning and AI technology to track work quality and avoid costly mistakes.
Wernick completes HS2 offsite accommodation delivery
Wernick Buildings has recently completed its first offsite accommodation instalment supporting the construction of High Speed 2.
Wates appoints new MD to its Smartspace division
Wates has appointed Scott Camp as the new managing director of its £145m specialist fit-out and refurbishment division, Wates Smartspace.
Government urges tradespeople to sign up for Green Homes Grants scheme
Business secretary Alok Sharma has urged tradespeople to sign up to the government’s new Green Homes Grants scheme.
Wates wins £7m high-rise maintenance work contract
Wates Living Space has been appointed by The Guinness Partnership to deliver maintenance work on two high rise schemes worth £7m.
Green light for residential redevelopment in Wembley
Brent Council has granted planning permission for a residential extension and redevelopment at 1 Olympic Way in Wembley.
£12m Belfast aquarium set for approval
Belfast City Council has signalled its intent to give the go-ahead to plans for a state-of-the-art £12m aquarium in Titanic Quarter, Belfast.
Murphy handed £150k fine after M8 motorway gas leak
John Murphy and Sons has been fined £150,000 after damaging a 10-inch gas pipeline whilst undertaking work on the M8 motorway.
A digital approach to enabling a world-class learning estate
The Scottish Futures Trust has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan which will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish Government’s £1bn Learning Estate Investment Programme.