Liquidators and Adjudication
We all know that a party to a construction contract may refer a dispute to adjudication at any time. But what happens when the party who wishes to bring the claim is in liquidation?
Forty one new affordable rent homes available in Runcorn
A housing development in Grangeway made up of 41 affordable rent homes has been opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Runcorn.
Mick George begins earthworks for £4.75m construction training centre
Specialist contractor Mick George has begun the earthworks for a new £4.75m state-of-the-art construction training centre at Northampton College
Digital Construction Awards to recognise innovation in the built environment
The Digital Construction Awards to be held in London on 17 October, will celebrate the most pioneering projects, teams, and individuals championing innovative technology in the built environment
ICE urged to play bigger role to improve safety of infrastructure
A new report has called on the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to play a bigger role in empowering engineers to improve the safety of infrastructure
Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham voted best areas to sell a house
A new monthly report has revealed the best and worst places in England and Wales to sell a house.
CITB urges construction to boost skills to meet digital technology needs
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called for the construction sector to embrace the right skills and knowledge if it is to meet the potential of digital technology
Siemens and Bentley Systems launch PlantSight digital twin cloud services
Siemens and Bentley Systems have unveiled a new cloud service providing as-operated, up-to-date digital twins that synchronise both physical conditions and engineering data.
Campaign urges government to utilise thousands of empty homes
To mark the start of Empty Homes Week from the 15-21st October, campaigning charity Action on Empty Homes has demanded the government's support to assist local authorities capeable of refurbishing thousands of empty properties across the UK.
Which insurance do you need for your self-build?
Advantage Home Construction Insurance tell us which insurance policies to consider when thinking about builiding your own home.
Polypipe Terrain eases pressure on UK’s tallest residential complex
Polypipe Terrain, a leading manufacturer of waste and water management systems, is to help complete the UK's tallest residential complex
Bluebeam partners with DCW to showcase building technology
Bluebeam is partnering with Digital Construction Week 2018 to create a specially designed On-site Arena, a replica construction site where attendees can learn first-hand about the latest innovations in field technology
Bentley Systems acquires pedestrian simulation software firm LEGION
Bentley Systems has acquired pedestrian simulation software firm LEGION, which supports more than half of the world's 40 largest transition agencies.
Balfour Beatty awarded £85m student accommodation scheme
Balfour Beatty has been chosen by Urbanest to deliver the Vine Street development; a new £85m mixed-use student accommodation scheme in London
UK construction industry forecast downgraded for 2019
Predicted growth for the UK’s construction industry in 2019 has been lowered following falling order levels and Brexit uncertainty
Trimble discusses the mental health issues in construction
When you think about job site hazards, physical risks probably top the list. But what about the dangers you can’t see?
Royal HaskoningDHV to showcase Open BIM at GEO|Design+BIM 2018
The GEO| Design+BIM event has announced that Royal HaskoningDHV will organise a programme on Open BIM successes at the event, scheduled to take place from 1-2 November 2018, in Amsterdam
Co-living and micro-homes top most popular solutions to housing crisis
New research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed that people favour building more co-living and micro-homes in urban areas as a solution to the housing crisis, while building on the greenbelt is the least favoured solution
The 7 facts you need to know about the new fire...
With the introduction of the new fire detection and alarm systems qualifications, The FIA give you some facts. Sit back, you might just learn something.
LHC frameworks: Helping you navigate the procurement minefield
Ian Brown, Client Support Manager for LHC’s north region, shares his views on why framework providers, LHC’s partnerships work.
ALLPLAN announces new version of BIM software for architects and engineers
Allplan has announced the release of its new version of BIM software, Allplan 2019, with numerous new features and optimised BIM workflows
GPS tracking systems adding value to construction companies
If your GPS tracking system helped you take on more work each week – and if overtime payments could be reduced by several hours – what would your return be per employee?
Kier wins £39.5m Gloucestershire hospitals development
Kier has secured a £39.5m contract to deliver Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
The new generation of spray foam insulation products
Kiwa Building Products Technical Project Manager, Simon Lloyd, looks at the new generation of spray foam insultation products coming on to the market.
Bricks, bytes and the move to digital project working
It is well recognised that compared to other major industries, construction is slow adopting new systems and processes to support better ways of winning and delivering project work.
Helping you navigate the construction cash flow challenge
Late payments are one of the biggest challenges facing construction SMEs. Aldermore Bank sets out some of the steps you can take to protect your cash flow and stay ahead of the game.