Sustainable bamboo houses to rebuild earthquake-prone regions
Ramboll engineers and UCL scientists have built sustainable bamboo houses in Lombok, Indonesia, to act as a blueprint for earthquake-proof homes.
Alex Lubbock to replace David Jellings as MD of BIMobject UK
BIMobject has appointed Alex Lubbock to replace David Jellings as managing director of BIMobject UK.
Work begins on £40m mixed-use development in Redhill
Vinci Construction UK is to begin site preparations on the £40m leisure and residential development in Redhill, Surrey.
Willmott Dixon wins £19m academy school contract in Yardley Wood
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver the £19m new three-storey academy school, Christ Church in Yardley Wood, Birmingham.
Edinburgh Napier and Trimble to establish AEC Technology Lab
Edinburgh Napier University has received equipment and software from Trimble to establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).
Graham to deliver £130m University of York accommodation
The 1,480-bed student accommodation scheme, to be developed by Graham, forms a key part of the University of York’s ‘Campus Masterplan’ – a framework for how it will develop its ‘campus of the future’.
Kier suspends staff member after Manchester derby racism allegations
Kier has suspended a member of staff following allegations of racial abuse at the Manchester derby on Saturday (7 December).
Gilbert-Ash wins £17m construction contract at Trinity College
Gilbert-Ash has secured a £17m design and build contract for Trinity College, which will see the construction of 45 new en-suite study bedrooms and five dedicated teaching rooms.
Former Kier BDM Bruce Clarke joins McLaren
McLaren has appointed former Kier business development manager, Bruce Clarke, as its new business development director for the South.
Sir Robert McAlpine claims top spot of contractor league table
With five construction contracts totalling £561m, Sir Robert McAlpine has climbed its way to the top of the contractors league table for November.
Offsite construction: Safer, faster and cheaper, says survey
Offsite construction increases productivity, enhances employer safety and improves the quality of work, according to a survey by the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA).
New images show first look of £3.5bn London Resort
New artwork has been revealed for the “next generation” theme park, The London Resort, as concepts show six lands will be created as the first phase of the 535-acre site.
Clugston Construction collapses as staff face job losses before Christmas
Insolvency practitioners from KPMG are expected to take over Clugston Construction’s affairs as the firm reveal to staff it is set to go into administration.
Birmingham’s largest residential tower gets the go-ahead
Birmingham City Council has approved plans for the tallest residential tower in the Midlands, Court Collaboration’s One Eastside scheme.
Next phase of Oxford Science Park gets green light
Architects Perkins and Will has received the green light for the designs of two new buildings on Plot 16 in The Oxford Science Park.
AIPUT unveils plans for largest off-site cargo facility at Heathrow
Subject to planning consent, the proposed 115,000 sq ft warehouse at dnata City East will make it comfortably the largest off-site cargo handling operation at the UK’s largest commercial aviation hub.
Horlicks factory regeneration gains planning permission
The former Horlicks factory has received planning permission and will now undergo a residential-led, mixed-use redevelopment in Slough, delivering up to 1,300 new homes.
Scottish government opens consultation on cash retention in construction
The Scottish government has opened consultation on the use of cash retentions within construction contracts.
Cambridge United reveal design for new sustainable stadium
Cambridge United has announced its new concept for a sustainable stadium, although still in the early stages the scheme will be located on greenbelt land.
Partnership to deliver new affordable homes in Westferry
Rockwell has announced Gateway Housing Association as its partner to deliver affordable homes at its landmark development at 82 West India Dock Road in Westferry.
Actis and LABC renew partnership for third year
Insulation product specialist, Actis, has renewed its partnership with LABC for a third time after two successful years as a sponsor.
ISG secures £89m Cardiff Transport Interchange contract
ISG has won the £89m project to deliver the Cardiff Transport Interchange building for Rightacres at its flagship Central Square scheme.
RICS Awards refreshed to demonstrate built environment changes
The RICS annual awards have been refreshed to display the changes we are seeing across business and society, now to be known as the RICS Social Impact Awards.
Succession planning in the UK construction sector
Rachel Davis, director at Perega, explores how the re-emergence of succession planning in UK construction could lend its hand to the on-going skills shortages.
Grainger acquires build-to-rent scheme at Capital Quarter in Cardiff
Grainger plc has agreed to forward fund and acquire a build-to-rent development at Capital Quarter in Cardiff for £57m.
Vital Energi secures £8.9m M&E contract for Royal Warwick Square
Vital Energi has been awarded a £8.9m contract to provide the complete mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure at Royal Warwick Square.