Maple Grove to develop commercial scheme in Lancashire
Maple Grove Developments has been announced as the commercial development partner for the Lancashire County Council-led project.
CSIC board expands to drive cultural change across Scottish construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed 11 new members to its governance board, reflecting the increasing appetite for collaboration across the construction industry.
Wernick’s new office pushes the limits of modular construction
Designed by Wernick’s in-house architectural team, the new modular building uses its Swiftplan® system to achieve an EPC rating of ‘A’ and BREEAM 'Excellent' standard.
FARO’s SCENE WebShare Cloud connects the ‘real’ world with datasets
In an interview with Jörg Braunes, product manager at FARO, we discuss the new features and how various groups of professionals can benefit.
Kier tops out on £98m Heatherwood Hospital development
Kier hosted a topping out ceremony at their £98m transformation programme, Heatherwood Hospital, to celebrate the completion of the main structure.
Iconic ‘super slender’ skyscraper gets the go-ahead in Birmingham
Plans for Birmingham’s first ‘super slender’ tower and the UK’s first habitable ‘super slender’ structure have been given the green light.
Company fined £36k after 700kg water pump falls on worker
Construction company, Fascel Group has been fined £36,000 after an employee was injured when water pump set weighing over 700kg fell on him.
Innovative net-zero energy homes to tackle fuel poverty in Exeter
A groundbreaking project to retrofit energy measures in existing properties to create net-zero energy homes is being piloted in Exeter.
Weather and climate data within BIM for safe and efficient construction
The Met Office and BIM today have been looking at the integration of weather and climate data across the construction project lifecycle. In this edition, we look at the next step of how data can be used to support the project delivery and build.
Plans submitted for employment scheme on Lymedale Business Park
Cole Waterhouse has submitted a planning application for the development of a 15-acre employment site on the Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
Investigation launched into MEWP collision in Rochford
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the collision of two mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) on a rail maintenance job in Essex.
Fire safety knowledge remains ‘inadequate’ post-Grenfell, study shows
A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has ‘inadequate’ knowledge and training around fire safety, according to a study carried out by a quantity surveying student at Birmingham City University.
Major Mayfield regeneration scheme gets the green light
The Mayfield regeneration scheme, which will see the transformation of a 26-acre derelict site, has been unanimously approved by Manchester City Council.
JCB cuts production as coronavirus outbreak impacts suppliers
Construction equipment manufacturer, JCB will cut production at its UK factories as a result of the coronavirus outbreak impacting suppliers in China.
UK construction earnings on EU investments dwindle post-Brexit
The UK construction sector has seen earnings on its investments in the EU plummet since the Brexit vote with profits dropping 95%, analysis of the latest ONS data has revealed.
Skanska secures £240m commercial building contract in London
Skanska has secured a £240m commercial building contract to construct 20 Ropemaker Street in Central London for Great Elm Assets Limited.
Engineering company fined £20k for failing to control dermatitis risk
Lymington Precision Engineers Co. has been fined after failing to control the risk of its employees developing dermatitis following exposure to metalworking fluid.
Construction firm fined £18k after worker takes a tumble
Construction company, Greens Property Developments, has been fined £18,000 after a worker fell from a platform and broke his wrist.
Heron Bros to deliver multi-million pound Grade A office in Belfast
Construction company, Heron Bros, has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to deliver Grade A office space in Belfast.
Mace wins Extreme Photonics Applications Centre in Oxfordshire
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has selected Mace to deliver its Extreme Photonics Applications Centre on the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire.
Vattenfall wins Midlothian Council energy partnership
Midlothian Council, which has declared a Climate Emergency, has appointed Vattenfall as the preferred bidder for its energy partnership.
Esther McVey ousted from housing minister role
As part of the prime minister's cabinet reshuffle, Esther McVey has been removed from her role as housing minister.
London Mayor to boost diversity in infrastructure
A new report commissioned by City Hall revealed women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, disabled and LGBTQ+ Londoners are significantly underrepresented in the industry.
Part L proposals ‘don’t go far enough’ to meet climate targets,...
The proposed changes to Part L and Part F building regulations do not go far enough, as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) urges Government to embed embodied carbon targets.
New training programme to address cavity wall failure
National trade body, Property Care Association has launched a new training programme, ‘Defects in Cavity Construction’ to address modern challenges in an age-old construction technique.
GroupBC’s CDE to facilitate digital information at Birmingham Airport
GroupBC’s common data environment (CDE) will be at the heart of the expansion of Birmingham Airport, enabling optimum document and digital information management.