Paul Hackett accepts appointments to The Bartlett and the RICS
Paul Hackett has been appointed Honorary Professor at the UCL, RICS have also appointed Paul to their Housing Supply Group.
Major redevelopment for York castle museum
York Museums Trust have appointed the team that will work on the initial design phase of a major redevelopment at York Castle Museum, including Alison Brooks Architects and BuroHappold Engineering.
BMHT to build 2,000 homes over the next five years
After completing 10 new homes, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) is on track to build a further 2,000 new homes over the next five years.
Making that jump: Building to road
Sean Gray director of transportation at international construction company, Mace, takes a look at how new innovations can transform infrastructure projects.
New sector director appointed for Amey Rail
Infrastructure and rail company Amey have announced that Andy Joy has been appointed as sector director for its Rail business.
What’s wrong with retention in construction?
Retentions meet a real need and aren’t a problem in themselves – it’s how they are administered that needs fixing.
£105.5m build to rent London development announced
Telford Homes has announced they will be exchanging contracts for the sale of its Equipment Works build to rent development which comprises 257 units in Walthamstow.
Laing O’Rourke finally completes refinancing deal
Laing O’Rourke has unveiled pre-tax losses of £43.6m for its latest financial year, as the construction firm claims a no-deal Brexit would pose a minimal risk to its current projects.
Campaign targets plastics and packaging in construction
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched its industry-wide campaign ‘Spotlight on...plastics and packaging’ to raise awareness on how the construction industry can reduce, reuse and recycle plastics and packaging.
Wimpole Welcome Project – with Mick George Earthworks
Mick George discuss their earthworks on the Welcome Project at Wimpole Hall Estate, in Cambridgeshire, a popular National Trust location
16-storey Old Trafford development gets green light
Developer, MCR Property Group has received planning approval for its 16-storey Old Trafford development, Trafford Plaza.
Contractors fined after worker suffers fatal fall
Two construction firms have received thousands of pounds worth of fines after a worker tragically fell to his death when a temporary platform collapsed.
Michelmersh set for expansion with Floren acquisition
Specialist brick manufacturer Michelmersh has acquired all of the shares of Belgium-based business Floren & Cie.
Galliford Try & Ealing Council sign agreement for £275m Perceval House
Galliford Try Partnerships and Ealing Council have signed a development agreement to deliver 470 new homes at Perceval House, worth an estimated £275m.
Graham wins £13m design and build contract
Graham has been selected by Countryside Zest and Highways England following the award of a design and build contract for the Chelmsford East Beaulieu project.
LR’s BIM Level 2 accreditation – the LR route to compliance
Lloyd’s Register offers a comprehensive process to assess an organisation’s readiness for BIM Level 2.
Basildon Borough Council pleads guilty after wall collapses onto child
An investigation into a wall that collapsed onto a child has revealed Basildon Borough Council failed to take any action after receiving concerns about the wall’s condition from private tenants.
£120m Swansea Central Phase contractor appointed
Buckingham Group Contracting is the contractor appointed by Swansea Council under a pre-construction services agreement for the project.
FARO’s scan to BIM solutions: The best of both worlds?
Here though, in an interview with FARO’s Oliver Buerkler (senior product manager, construction BIM) and Marc Zschieschang (product manager, Construction BIM), we look at the initial stages of a construction project – surveying an existing site and the process of what is known as ‘scan to BIM’. Â
UK project achieves ISO 44001 collaborative accreditation
The Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) on Highways England’s A14 Cambridge to Huntington improvement scheme in Cambridgeshire has achieved the ISO 44001 collaborative accreditation.
Building with nature in mind
Eco homes are becoming increasingly fashionable as a new generation of house builders grow more environmentally conscious, realising the financial benefits of choosing greener options when it comes to deciding how to live their lives.
£6m boost for affordable housing across England
£6m funding boost has been allocated for affordable housing across England, new government-funded training and advice to help communities start developments.
Property bosses to pay £182,000 after abusing company accounts
Two property company directors have been ordered by the courts to pay back £182,000 after abusing the company’s bank account.
FIDIC secures international funding with World Bank
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has secured a major agreement with the World Bank that will see the international funding organisation adopt the...
Man charged following Travelodge incident in Liverpool
Merseyside police have confirmed that a man has been arrested after an incident last month saw a digger plough into a newly constructed Travelodge in Liverpool.
Invest for construction success
2019 is proving a year of continued uncertainty, with added pressure on the construction sector from skills shortages and rising cost of materials – all impacting heavily on margins and profitability.