Etopia Group becomes ‘world’s first’ carbon neutral housebuilder
Modular housing company, Etopia Group, has become the first housebuilder in the world to achieve both the Carbon Neutral International Standard and to join the United Nations Climate Neutral Now Initiative.
Liverpool cancer centre opens at Interserve-built facility
Liverpool’s new Rutherford Cancer Centre North West, which was built by Interserve has started to accept patients three years after the company commenced work on the £35m facility.
Strathclyde researchers to develop remote building inspections
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have received £35,000 funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection.
Solving common disputes in the construction industry
Dorothy Edgar, on behalf of Modelling Architecture, explores which dispute issues are most common, and to provide guidance on how you can resolve them as painlessly as possible
HS2 modular bridge installed over M42 in two days
Work to install a 65-metre modular bridge over the M42 has been completed in just two days by and HS2 enabling works contractor, LMJV.
WIllmott Dixon secures £54m Manchester College contract
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the LTE Group to deliver the first phase of The Manchester College’s ambitious estates strategy.
The myths of Modern Methods of Construction
Charles Pierce, managing director of Darwin Group, puts the record straight on the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
National Digital Twin: Data for the Public Good
The concept of digital twins is neither new nor lacking successful real-world use cases. Asite discusses the move towards a National Digital Twin.
Crane operators must be protected against extreme heat, urges Unite
Construction union Unite is urging for action to be taken to support tower crane operators against extreme heat.
Higgins to deliver £18m Grange Road project in Plaistow
Contractor Higgins has been appointed by Populo Living to build 77 new homes for affordable rent at its site at Grange Road.
£560m government funding fast-tracked to improve school buildings
Funding has been allocated for 580 building projects at academies, sixth form colleges and voluntary aided schools in England to transform facilities and improve school buildings.
FIS updates BIM toolbox for specialist contractors
The Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS) has launched an updated BIM toolbox to enable specialist contractors to develop and deliver a BIM implementation plan.
A&E Elkins wins £300m deal to deliver modular homes in Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has agreed a £300m contract with A&E Elkins to deliver up to 750 new modular homes.
Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero City’ landscaping service
Mitie has launched a Plan Zero City landscaping service designed to deliver sustainable services for customers with net-zero carbon ambitions, helping reduce emissions in high-pollution areas.
Go-ahead for £100m residential tower in Leeds
Leeds City Council has given the go-ahead for plans to redevelop 44 Merrion Street into a new 32-storey residential tower in the city centre.
Construction of new school underway despite Covid-19
Construction work for a new primary school, which will accommodate 210 students in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, has begun as local contractor Willmott Dixon starts work on-site.
CITB cuts employee pay increase to protect Levy funds
The CITB has cut its planned pay increase this year and has confirmed that no bonus payments will be made in 2021 to protect the industry’s Levy funds in the face of Covid pressures.
Sir Robert McAlpine wins £9m build at Nottingham’s Island Quarter
Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as the main contractor to deliver phase one of the £650m redevelopment of The Island Quarter in Nottingham.
Hilson Moran turns to Bluebeam Revu to drive production efficiency
As a multidisciplinary practice offering design services, Hilson Moran has significantly increased its investment in digital solutions. A change in philosophy came with the successful implementation of Bluebeam Revu.
Redrow pulls out of Alton Estate regeneration
Redrow Homes has pulled out of the redevelopment of Alton Estate in Wandsworth, as the housebuilder scales back its operations in London.
Construction boss banned for falsifying tax returns
A construction boss from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, has been banned from running companies for nine years after he caused HK Construction to submit false tax returns.
Jacobs to deliver new type of nuclear power reactor
Moltex Energy has selected Jacobs to support their development of a new type of nuclear power plant – the Stable Salt Reactor.
London architect suspended from register for two years
The ARB's PCC has suspended Dean Smith of EASTWEST Architecture from the Architects Register for two years for failing to manage conflicts of interest.
Construction sector remobilisation intensifies in July
Construction activity accelerated in July at the fastest pace since October 2015, but analysts warn to prepare for a “chilly autumn” as furlough schemes come to an end.
23 Scottish SMEs win place on demolition framework
An £18m a year contract has been awarded to 23 Scottish SMEs that offer demolition and deconstruction services to all local authorities and housing associations.
TfL sets out travel advice for the construction sector
Transport for London (TfL)'s toolkit sets out its latest travel advice for the construction sector as more of its workforce returns to sites across the Capital.