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construction disputes

Construction Disputes – to Mediate or Adjudicate?

Peter Vinden, Chief Executive of The Vinden Partnership discusses mediation as a method to resolve construction disputes.
edwardian buildings

The Endangered List: Charting the UK’s at-risk buildings

The Victorian Society’s 2018 list of endangered Victorian and Edwardian buildings highlights historically important structures in need of urgent care.
BIM

No time to get into BIM?

Gain BIM expertise & knowledge in the home, at the office or on your mobile, anytime you choose.
development-led regeneration

The impact of developer-led regeneration on Greater Manchester

Professor Karel Williams of Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester explores regeneration in Greater Manchester.
cancer care

Steven A. Hunt Associates to build cancer care centre in Liverpool

Steven A. Hunt Associates have secured a six figure contract to build an advanced cancer care centre in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter next year.
city wellbeing

Neuroscience: A life-hack for city wellbeing?

Sam Markey of Future Cities Catapult takes a look how neuroscience can help us to better understand cities functions and turn them into healthier places.
PMI

BLP Insurance reacts to the latest PMI and Autumn Statement

Following the release of the latest PMI figures, Phil Harris, Director at BLP Insurance says there is "shoots of optimism, but serious sector-wide problems persist".
Clean Energy, Active Buildings, Offsite construction

£36m boost for turning buildings into power stations

Research pioneered at Swansea University to create “active” buildings that generate their own clean energy has received a multi-million pound boost from the government
3 world trade centre

3 World Trade Centre rises to place in New York skyline

To mark the 17th anniversary of the 11 September attacks, Earthcam has released a time-lapse video of its construction.
3d printed concrete house

The world’s first commercial housing project based on 3D printing 

Project Milestone is building the world’s first 3D printed concrete homes that will actually be lived in.
tulipwood

MultiPly: Carbon-neutral, modular timber pavilion opens for London Design Festival

MultiPly is a nine-metre high, carbon-neutral tulipwood pavilion built in the Sackler Courtyard of the V&A as part of the London Design Festival.
uk infrastructure

Transforming Infrastructure Performance: From strategy to delivery

Alex Lubbock, head of digital construction at the Infrastructure & Projects Authority, discusses Transforming Infrastructure Performanceand the government’s plan to tackle infrastructure issues.
health and safety in construction

IOSH’s first annual conference to address health and safety in construction

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health will host its first annual conference on the 7th November to address health and safety concerns.
Letwin review

NaCSBA responds to the Letwin review, published earlier this week

The NaCSBA welcomes the publication of the findings of the recent Letwin report and his thoughts on build type diversity in the sector.
AET

Stunning 33 Glasshouse Street attracts leading Tech Giant

AET Flexible Space discusses a new fitting at 33 Glasshouse Street, on behalf of Modus Workspace, implementing underfloor air conditioning.
Wolstenholme Square

Liverpool’s newest £20m four-star hotel to open on Wolstenholme Square

New images of the Seel Street Hotel reveal a striking 128-room property, the newest addition to Liverpool's Wolstenholme square.
technological changes

Why is the construction industry behind on technological changes?

Leading building materials suppliers MIDFIX explore the importance of technological changes used throughout the construction industry.
Granton

Edinburgh plans to transform Granton on Edinburgh’s waterfront

The City of Edinburgh Council is set to regenerate Granton on Edinburgh's waterfront with plans to build 4,000 new homes, services and retail spaces.
irish schools

Two Irish schools closed over health and safety fears

Two schools in Ireland have been closed due to suspected health and safety fears and are now under investigation by officials.
PAS 170

A new security standard to protect people and places

Government organisations are increasing their emphasis on protecting highly populated urban areas and infrastructure from different types of vehicle attack with physical perimeter security. Jaz Vilkhu, Marshalls’ Managing Director of Landscape Protection, argues that for the first time, the new PAS 170 standard will offer assured products to secure against criminal threats and accidental impacts
thomas sinden

Thomas Sinden awarded 2nd contract for Coram HQ

Thomas Sinden has been awarded a second contract to build the East Wing extension at Coram HQ in Bruswick.
rented homes

Tenants in rented homes to benefit from tighter health and safety...

Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP has announced plans to update health and safety standards for rental accommodation.
Script&Go

Facilitating collaborative working in construction

Script & Go discuss the need for collaborative work in the construction industry, something that is crucial in today's industry There has been a global...
Reef Way Special School

Willmott Dixon awarded £10m Reef Way Special School

East Sussex County Council has awarded a £10m contract to Willmott Dixon to build Reef Way Special School in Hailsham, in a move that makes this the largest project to date on the Orbis Framework
waterloo development

ISG appointed to deliver £200m Waterloo development

ISG is set to transform 135,000 sq ft at the former Waterloo International Eurostar Terminal into a new retail, leisure and cultural development.
Chester Northgate

Vinci chosen for £60m Chester Northgate development

Cheshire West and Council has appointed Vinci Construction UK as its preferred bidder for the first phase of its Chester Northgate development