Data is DEAD: The evolution of information in construction
Ryan Dempsey, founder and chief executive of The Compliance Workbook, discusses the importance of evolving the way information is presented and used.
Limited offsite take-up? The modular industry is thriving
The MPBA has commissioned research that shows volumetric modular construction is undergoing a period of considerable growth. Chief executive Jackie Maginnis examines the uptake in modular construction.
Offsite construction is key to delivering housing, says report
A new report has endorsed greater use of offsite construction, to help reduce costs, speed up delivery, improve quality and reduce health and safety failings.
Plans submitted for £14m housing scheme in Durham
Proposals for a new £14m housing scheme on the outskirts of a county Durham village have been submitted for consent.
NAO: Government underestimated complexity of HS2 from the start
The National Audit Office (NAO) has released its findings on the High Speed Two – the budget is over, costs are uncertain, and the schedule is between three and seven years later than originally planned.
Wates to construct £73m Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Wates Construction has been named as the principal contractor for the new £73m Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
WMCA urges residents and businesses to speak out on climate change
The West Midlands Combined Authority is urging local residents and businesses to have their say on what they feel should be done to combat the climate emergency.
Put an end to Galvanised steel on external applications
Simpson Strong-Tie urges users to put an end to rendering for Galvanised steel in external rendering applications.
Ebbsfleet’s carbon-reducing housing scheme gets the green light
Plans for 133 homes at Ebbsfleet Green have received approval by Ebbsfleet’s planning committee, including 37 affordable rented and 14 shared ownership homes including five wheelchair accessible homes.
Planning (and re-planning) a changing construction project
Construction planning software, Powerproject helps power Sir Robert McAlpine’s award-winning construction project at Oxford Street.
Waterfront development at Canary Wharf secures planning consent
Rockwell and FirethornTrust have gained planning consent for the landmark waterfront development of Quay House in Canary Wharf, London.
Construction contract awards remain stable for 2019
Construction contract awards continued the downward trend of recent years in 2019, as Brexit uncertainty and HS2 doubts consume the industry, according to Barbour ABI.
Environmental innovation in the construction sector
Aidan Bell, co-founder of 'sustainable construction material company Envirobuild, provides an in-depth guide to environmental innovation in the construction sector.
Spatial Initiative secures spot on £3bn MMC schools framework
Spatial Initiative, the joint venture between Styles&Wood and ESS Modular has been appointed to the £3bn DfE modular schools framework.
Amey appoints two new managing directors to its executive team
Amey has appointed two new managing directors, Andy Halsall and Craig McGilvray, to its executive team, after Amanda Fisher was named CEO in December.
Increasing daylight levels through insulation
Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation looks at the benefits of natural light in buildings and of adopting a holistic approach to daylighting design.
How access statements can highlight best practice within your building
Ian Streets from About Access discusses access statements and their benefits to visitors, as well as touching upon their limitations.
Cheap fuel is the enemy of energy efficiency
Richard Tibenham of Greenlite Building Physics makes the case for higher fuel prices in an age of climate emergency.
Plumbing and heating contractor sentenced for illegal gas work
An unregistered plumbing and heating contractor has been fined for putting a number of homes at risk when he carried out illegal gas work.
Timber frame planning made easier for start-up BSR Design
When Ben Rendell, founder of BSR Design, set up his own timber frame planning software business, he looked forward to creating new designs after years in management.
Offsite experts to showcase latest light steel frame developments
The Focus on Framing event returns to The Building Centre in London on 29 January to bring together light steel frame (LSF) manufacturers and industry professionals.
IOSH urges ‘visible action’ from new building safety regulator
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has responded to the new HSE regulator announcement, urging “visible and tangible action” on improving building safety.
Three contractors shortlisted for £135m Meridian Water infrastructure
BAM Nuttall, VINCI Construction UK, and VolkerFitzpatrick have been shortlisted to tender the infrastructure projects to support the Meridian Water scheme.
Kier wins seven lots on Hyde’s main framework
Kier has been appointed to seven lots on the Hyde main framework development, which will see the construction of around 11,000 new homes.
New student accommodation in Bristol gets the green light
Student accommodation developer, Unite Group has been given the green light for its 416-bed student accommodation development in Bristol city centre.
New government, new housing strategy?
What does Boris Johnson’s new Conservative government mean for the public housing sector? Les Dawson, managing director of UK-based ICF manufacturer UNiBLOCK, looks at the challenges the industry faces over the next five years to meet the housing shortfall.