Bridge Protection System to safeguard pedestrians from terrorist attacks
An innovative bridge protection system, which can withstand the force of a 7,500kg truck travelling at 30mph, is now available to protect pedestrians from vehicle ramming attacks.
Wates hires apprentices for Park East development
The first apprentices have been hired to help regenerate the Park East site in Erith as Wates Residential supports a further seven people with its Building Futures training programme, also held last week in Erith.
Pagabo invests in SMEs to shape the future of construction
Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs that want to shape the future of the construction industry.
Council approves £500m housing investment plan for Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for the 2020-25 period, and will now submit this plan to the Scottish Government.
Blueprint revealed for 100 multi-million pound Town Deals
The blueprint for a new generation of multi-million Town Deals was announced today (1 November) by Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick.
UK’s housing with care sector could save NHS millions
Driven by demographic changes and a chance to invest responsibly, billions of pounds are set to pour into the UK’s emerging housing with care sector, according to the Later Living: Housing with Care guide.
Final module craned into place on world’s tallest modular tower
Tide Construction has craned the last of 1,526 modules into place on the world’s tallest modular tower in Croydon.
Construction industry shows support for Common Assessment Standard
The construction industry is getting behind a new scheme designed to simplify and strengthen the construction prequalification process.
Futureproofing with high-performance insulation
If the UK is going to meet its ambitious net-zero climate change targets by 2050 then the energy efficiency of our homes will need to be addressed says Simon Storer, chief executive of the Insultation Manufacturers Association.
H&S regulations will weaken if Britain leaves the EU, poll says
As the UK remains in turmoil over Brexit, SMEs around the country appear to be growing nervous on the potential effects of safety measures on construction sites.
Rise in construction injuries and fall in prosecutions raises concern
Unite has warned that new figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal a rise in construction injuries and a fall in prosecutions, which undermines recent improvements in safety.
Improving collaboration between Cardiff Council and developers
How can we ensure that enough quality purpose-built student accommodation is built to cater to the needs of the Cardiff City's students?
Basildon seeks replacement contractor on East Square project
Basildon Council has responded to the news that its main contractor on the cinema-led regeneration of Basildon's East Square, Simons Group, has fallen into administration.
Government reveals winners of £30bn construction framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has named 128 suppliers on a major new procurement agreement which will help shape public sector construction.
Construction equipment sales fall by 7.4% in Q3 2019
Retail sales of earthmoving and construction equipment in the UK market decreased by 7.4% in the third quarter of the year, compared with the same quarter in 2018.
Survey: Councils should be given more power to deliver infrastructure
According to research from London Councils and the LCCI, 80% of businesses surveyed support giving councils more freedoms to fund and build infrastructure.
Kier reappointed to major construction framework in Norfolk
Kier has been reappointed to the Norfolk County Council major construction work framework, with a combined value of £125m across two banded Lots.
Six construction firms receive Princess Royal Training Award
Bouygues, Balfour Beatty and Walker Construction are amongst the 44 UK organisations commended with a Princess Royal Training Award for their workplace training.
Women in Planning to improve inclusivity in the industry
A new networking body which aims to create a supportive environment to encourage greater inclusivity within the planning industry is set to host its first event in the East Midlands next month.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
Engineering company fined £5,334 after worker suffers amputation
An engineering company has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious injuries to her arm and hand when she became entangled in a spindle drilling machine.
BAM wins Scotland’s biggest health centre contract
BAM Construction has been appointed by hub west Scotland to build Scotland’s biggest health centre in Parkhead, Glasgow.
McLaren secures £30m Manchester Airport warehouse contract
MAG (Manchester Airports Group) has appointed McLaren to build a warehouse and logistics facility on the site of a former WWII aircraft hangar at Manchester Airport.
The journey towards the National Digital Twin and a digital built...
Alexandra Bolton, executive director at the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), reflects on the first-ever CDBB Week and calls for collaboration on the road towards the National Digital Twin.
Interserve wins £13.9m Middlesbrough hospital contract
Interserve has been selected by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to undertake the £13.9m phase one refurbishment of Roseberry Park Hospital.
£42m Paisley Museum transformation gets the go-ahead
Plans to transform Paisley Museum have taken a step forward, as Renfrewshire Council's planning board gives proposals the nod.