DfE announces winners for £3bn offsite schools framework
The Department for Education (DfE) has revealed the winners of the £3bn offsite schools framework ‘to cultivate innovation and modernise the industry by increasing the adoption of MMC’.
Amey appoints Lucy Fell as new account director
Lucy joins Amey as their new account director to lead the 15-year highways contract for Highways England, which went live in April 2019.
Avoiding disputes in construction post-Carillion
Zoe Stollard, a partner in national law firm Clarke Willmott’s construction team, looks at the importance of getting the fundamentals right to avoid disputes in construction further down the line.
Email hacking in the construction industry: Who is liable?
Michael Gerard of construction and engineering law firm Michael Gerard Solicitors looks at the legalities and liabilities around the issue of email fraud.
RPS awarded BRE’s ISO 19650 BIM certification
Professional services firm RPS has achieved certification for BRE Global’s new ISO 19650 Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Businesses Scheme.
New report shows how HS2 impacts wildlife, environment and nature
‘What’s the damage? Why HS2 will cost nature too much', a new report, published by The Wildlife Trusts reveals the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.
Demolition begins on Gascoigne Estate in Barking
Demolition is now underway on the west side of the Gascoigne Estate, making way for the delivery of more than 200 new homes in Barking over the next two years.
UKGBC: Office sector must reduce energy by 60% for net-zero carbon
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published the energy performance targets for commercial offices that are aiming to achieve net-zero carbon.
Purfleet centre regeneration gets go-ahead for 61 new family homes
The first phase the £1bn regeneration of the town centre and will create a gateway to the wider masterplan, connecting existing Purfleet with the new development.
Contract manager jailed after employee fell to his death
Mark Francis Bray has been sentenced to two years in prison after one of his employees fell through a fragile roof and sadly died.
Embracing modular homes in Scotland
The significant opportunities that modular homes offer to the Scottish construction sector must now be fully embraced, says real estate finance specialist Addi Spiers.
New era for 3D printing in the construction market
According to a recent study by Transparency Market Research, 3D printing in the construction market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 33%.
A new guide for acoustics, ventilation and overheating
A new residential design guide covering acoustics, ventilation and overheating has been launched by the Association of Noise Consultants. ANC chairman Dan Saunders takes a look at how it addresses these increasingly important issues.
What is Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM)?
Bridge information modelling (BrIM), or BIM for bridges, is an advanced methodology for the bridge design and construction industry.
Amey’s augmented reality app to fight ‘unflushables’ issue
Amey has partnered with ClicksandLinks to develop an augmented reality app to fight unflushable blockages, which will be piloted across the Severn Trent contract.
Investigating and understanding damp in older buildings
A new blueprint launched by professional and heritage bodies to address the investigation of damp in older buildings represents a significant landmark for the property sector overall, says Steve Hodgson, chief executive of the Property Care Association.
Plans submitted for new cultural destination in West Smithfield
A planning application has been submitted by the Museum of London to transform market buildings in West Smithfield into a new world-class cultural destination.
Transport for Wales begins work on new station at Bow Street
Transport for Wales, Network Rail, and Ceredigion County Council have begun work on the new £8m Bow Street station in Ceredigion, opening to passengers in 2020.
Housing in Wales gets £175m investment boost
Housing minister, Julie James has announced that investment in housing in Wales will reach £400m in 2020-21, thanks to a £175m budget boost from the Welsh Government.
VAT must be cut for construction sector to recover, says FMB
The chancellor should prioritise cutting the rate of VAT on home improvement works and invest in the construction industry to maintain the sector’s recovery, urges the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
£150m Crawley town centre regeneration scheme underway
Crawley Borough Council and development firm Westrock have appointed Kier to deliver the new Crawley town centre regeneration scheme.
University Challenge 2020: The next generation of timber construction
In this article, TRADA looks at why the Stirling Prize-winning Goldsmith Street represents a big step forward for Passivhaus – and looks at the 2020 University Challenge.
Construction productivity report demonstrates MMC potential
AIMCH, the consortium set up to overhaul the housebuilding sector, has published a new research report that assesses construction productivity metrics.
Fraud probe is ‘grim news for construction workers in Liverpool’
Construction workers in Liverpool are facing a difficult time finding work after two high profile projects were halted following a fraud probe, warns Unite.
MMU submits plans for new £65m science and engineering building
Manchester Metropolitan University has submitted plans to build a new science and engineering building in place of the John Dalton West building.
Thomas Sinden wins two lots on Hyde Group framework
Thomas Sinden has been appointed to two lots on the Hyde Group main contractor framework, to deliver new homes and a commercial development.