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”.
Embracing new technology in construction
As we move forward in 2019 it is a good time to consider some of the opportunities and challenges the building, construction and infrastructure industries.
Bentley invests in Digital Water Works to boost digital twins
Digital Water Works, a global innovator of digital twin solutions for smart wet infrastructure, has announced a strategic investment in the firm by Bentley Systems.
JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of...
70 St Mary Axe 'The Can of Ham': A JCT Design and Build Contract provided the contract solution. Available from www.jctltd.co.uk.
HLM Architects supports students in apprenticeships
HLM Architects, part of the Trailblazer group, is supporting Daniel Stokes and its team as one of the first apprentices.
Lovell appoints ex-Laing O’Rourke boss as new Cardiff MD
Lovell has appointed James Duffett as its new regional managing director for South Wales and the South West, as the company targets further expansion.
Digitising airport construction
Raymond Millar from The McAvoy Group, looks at how offsite construction and latest digital technology can expand passenger boarding facilities.
Company fined for water quality failings in Worcester
Pure Water Environmental Services Ltd has been fined after failings which led to the contamination of drinking water supply to 83 residential apartments located in Worcester.
£20m funding boost to revitalise town centres
Almost £20m of funding has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to help accelerate local authority plans to revitalise town centres.