Innovative JV to bring modular homes to Wirral Waters
Peel Land and Property and Urban Splash have formed a joint venture to bring modular homes to Wirral Waters, the UK’s largest regeneration project by consented floorspace.
NBS launches annual National BIM Survey
NBS has launched the annual NBS National BIM Survey, marking almost a decade of tracking BIM adoption in the UK.
Britlift: Reaching new heights in lifting equipment
In a short space of time, Britlift has established a reputation for innovative, flexible and bespoke lifting equipment for modular homes
Britlift deigns and manufactures below-the-hook...
BAM Farrans JV awarded contract for Third River Crossing
BAM Farrons joint venture has been awarded the contract for Great Yarmouth’s Third River Crossing from Norfolk County Council.
Unpaid electricians receive wages following Unite intervention
A group of 20 electricians who faced severe financial hardship after their pay was withheld have received their wages following the intervention of Unite.
AET Flexible Space: Specifying a low-level services strategy
Plenum air conditioning systems offer array of benefits compared with high-level services.
Vinci to begin work on Exeter East Park project
University Partnerships Programme (UPP) has successfully reached financial close on a £139.7m deal with the University of Exeter on its East Park project.
New hire controller trailblazer apprenticeship gains approval
The Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) has approved the delivery of the new Hire Controller (Plant, Tools and Equipment) Trailblazer Apprenticeship.
RIBA calls for reform of immigration system to protect architecture sector
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a report calling for a drastic reform of the UK’s immigration system post-Brexit in order to support the UK’s architecture sector.
Innovation key to making historic properties accessible to modern visitors
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at how the heritage market can meet the needs of disabled customers.
New report claims SuDS is behind on delivery
A new report by the Landscape Institute and Construction Industry Council shows that the delivery of sustainable drainage in England is currently a long way behind the ambition.
Crossrail: TfL accused of removing delay warnings
Sir Terry Morgan, former Chair of Crossrail, has claimed that Transport for London (TfL) deleted vital information about the project delay which was intended for mayor Sadiq Khan.
Risks developers face in engaging professionals without agreeing terms
Sarah Wilson at Shulmans LLP, discusses the genuine risks that developers face in engaging professionals without agreeing the terms of their retainer.
Amey secures £40m framework with Northern Powergrid
Amey has secured a £40m framework with Northern Powergrid to carry out overhead line condition and vegetation surveys.
A floating space for London
Royal Wharf Pier, a new riverboat terminal incorporating a large new public floating space on the Thames - designed by London-based architects Nex—
Latest figures show 437 high-rise buildings still with ACM cladding
The Government has released the latest figures of the Building Safety Programme, revealing that there are still 437 high-rise buildings with Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding systems.
RSK Group announces acquisition of Pellings
RSK Group Ltd, the integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has announced the acquisition of design, property and construction consultancy Pellings.
Who are Build Aviator?
Build Aviator offers specialist services and software to streamline offsite and onsite processes.
AECOM wins design contract for new Oriel joint facility
AECOM has won the RIBA design competition to deliver a new joint facility for Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Development partner for Birmingham Smithfield site announced
Lendlease announced as Birminham City Council’s development partner to deliver the transformation of the 17ha Birmingham Smithfield site.
Solving the social housing conundrum
David Baybut, head of Real Estate at Stephensons, discusses the recent plunge in social housing figures and explores how ‘new thinking’ can grow the stock of homes for social rent.
Underfloor Air Conditioning Upgrade for Avaya
AET Flexible Space has completed commissioning new equipment installed in the refurbished office buildings at the Cathedral Hill Campus, Guildford.
Tottenham Hotspur announces further delays to new stadium
Tottenham Hotspur has revealed that the move to their new stadium has been delayed again until March.
Overcoming BIMtimidation: MBG makes the leap to BIM
Contractor MBG embraced BIM on a major multi-million pound hospital project – and saw the challenge pay off.
Supporting the construction sector through fast and flexible financing
Andrew Dixon, commercial director – specialist finance at Aldermore, examines the alternatives to High Street lending to help construction companies keep building.
Hull’s £42m flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead
£42m scheme to protect thousands of homes and businesses in Hull from flooding from the Humber has been given the green light.