Against brick walls: Metal-faced composite panels for construction
Modern Methods of Construction are a new broom sweeping through the UK building sector, with traditional brick walls starting to get brushed aside, according to a growing number of industry players.
UCL launches new MSc in digital engineering management
The UCL Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management has launched a new MSc in Digital Engineering Management to equip students with a greater understanding of digital engineering.
Water damage is the new fire damage
Jon Thacker of Willis Towers Watson’s UK construction practice looks at water damage claims and their increasing impact on underwriters.
Salisbury Group wins major FM contract with University of London
Facilities management (FM) company, Salisbury Group, has been awarded a major contract with the University of London to provide hard FM services to academic and residential buildings across the estate.
BRE Group’s Beena Tanna joins Project Etopia
Beena Tanna has joined Project Etopia as its new business development and sales director from BRE where she was commercial manager.
Digital Construction Works: Making transformation easier
Digital Construction Works aims to simplify digital transformation and improve operational efficiencies for the construction industry. Chief executive Ted Lamboo and COO Jason Hallett set out how it will be achieved.
School design: How furniture is meeting the pace of change
William Tonkinson, managing director of education furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor, looks at how furniture for schools is evolving to reflect the pace of social and technological change.
First-ever modular homes lifted into place in Bolton
The initial modular homes have been craned into place at a new affordable housing development in Bolton by offsite specialists, ilke Homes.
BIM software Revu saves time in major New York MTA project
Bluebeam’s BIM software, Revu helps restore New York MTA’s train signal system, saving time and money for the entire city of New York.
Grenfell Inquiry: Companies claim its ‘someone else’s fault’
Phase 2 of the Inquiry will examine the circumstances and causes of the disaster, including how Grenfell Tower came to be in a condition which allowed the fire to spread in the way identified in Phase 1.
Twickenham station complete in time for Six Nations
Delivered by Solum, a joint venture between Network Rail and Kier Property, the new Twickenham station is the first phase of the wider Twickenham Gateway project.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
How Build Aviator ensures you spend more time on the tools
Build Aviator discuss their estimating software and how you can make the most of the tools on hand to stay on top of your project.
Lord’s Bill brings increased attention to late payments in construction
The new private members’ Bill introduced by Lord Mendelsohn, which contains a number of measures aimed at tackling late payments in construction, has been welcomed by trade bodies BESA and ECA.
Build Aviator – Executive Client Packs
Build Aviator discuss their new product for executive clients which will house their customer's quantity take-off reports.
Is the world moving to offsite manufacturing?
Luke Osborne, Electrical Contractors’ Association energy and emerging technologies solutions adviser, discusses a recent survey of electrotechnical and engineering services firms looking at their engagement with offsite manufacturing.
Indoor air pollution linked to respiratory problems in children
Indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries has been linked to respiratory problems among children, according to a joint report.
Kier secures network delivery works contract on ONSA framework
Kier has won a multi-million pound Openreach Network Services Agreement (ONSA) contract to carry out network delivery works across Hampshire and Berkshire.
Modular building techniques deliver fast track community centre
Enviro Building Solutions has delivered a new community centre and preschool using modular building techniques for Basildon Council.
Brexit planning: Consider your commercial contracts
In the wake of the general election result, the UK looks firmly on course to leave the European Union. Karen Holden, an awarding-winning solicitor and founder of A City Law Firm, looks at the implications of Brexit on commercial contracts.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.
Freelance tradespeople end 2019 on a high with record earnings
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector increased by 3.5% last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
BSRIA-LSBU innovation centre to boost building services sector
London South Bank University has launched a new joint research and innovation centre with the Building Services Research and Innovation Association (BSRIA), called the BSRIA-LSBU Innovation Centre.
ECITB launches £5m training boost for engineering graduates
The ECITB has launched its new £5m Graduate Development Grant programme to support leadership and management training for engineering graduates.
Standard Method fails the North’s housebuilding targets, research shows
Lichfields’ research shows that in seven local councils across the North, planned housebuilding numbers have been reduced by between 3% and 25%, due to the Standard Method.
AEC experts launch Climate Emergency Design Guide
Leading architects, engineers and building professionals have joined forces to launch the ‘Climate Emergency Design Guide’, providing a blueprint on how the construction industry can tackle the climate emergency.