How Build Aviator can help you cut out late night quoting
Find yourself thinking that there aren’t enough hours in the day? Estimating more when the sun sets rather than when it rises? You’re not the only one.
Fusion21 announces £250m energy efficiency framework
Procurement organisation, Fusion21, has announced the launch of its national Energy Efficiency Framework, worth up to £250m over a four-year period.
Guidance on stair width requirements for communal areas in flats
To ensure stair widths in communal areas are both safe and accessible, it is vital to consider all related guidance and not just one areas in isolation, says Premier Guarantee.
ISG announces new COO for UK construction
ISG has announced the appointment of Zoe Price as its new COO for UK Construction to focus on procurement for the entire lifespan of built assets.
Fire and life safety-compliant facades
Alex Manning, associate director for fire and life safety at international consultancy AESG, discusses an event hosted by the firm looking at new guidance in the updated Approved Document B on the safe design of high-rise building facades.
Joint venture unlocks biggest brownfield housing site in the region
The joint venture between Sandwell Council and WMCA, unlocks the biggest brownfield housing site in the region, helping to reduce pressure on the green belt.
Interserve named preferred bidder for £36m redevelopment contract
Interserve has been named as the preferred bidder for a £36m redevelopment programme by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
Year in Infrastructure 2019: Bentley Systems bolsters digital cities offerings
Bentley Systems has announced the acquisition of global mobility simulation and analytics software provider Citilabs and 3D and mobile mapping software provider Orbit Geospatial Technologies.
MP Building fined £65,000 after carpenter falls from height
Hitchin-based construction company, MP Building, has been fined £65,000 after a carpenter fell from height.
The challenge of creating sufficient affordable housing
Structural warranty specialist Advantage Insurance (AHCI) has been taking a closer look at the affordable housing issue.
Will buildings of today be able to perform under the demands...
Richard Tibenham of Greenlite Energy Assessors says a case of two highly energy-inefficient and ‘hard-to-treat’ buildings, built in 2013, should serve as a warning to the whole construction sector as focus turns to zero carbon operation.
Westridge Construction wins Brighton Dome redevelopment
Brighton & Hove City Council has chosen Westridge Construction as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.
Muse and Schroders approve funding deal at Cheadle Royal
Muse Developments has secured a funding deal, as Schroders Regional Office Property Unit Trust agrees to acquire a new scheme currently under construction at Cheadle Royal.
Gloucester architect fined £1,500 for unprofessional conduct
The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) has issued architect Gordon Simpson of Art Hand Ltd, with a penalty order of £1,500 following unacceptable professional conduct.
Security secondary glazing: The unseen levels of security
Selectaglaze secondary glazing can provide an unseen level of security to any property. It creates a second barrier of protection from the inside that can prevent the most determined thief or protect the occupants from the effects of bomb blast.
Construction workers detained in counter-fraud operations
Seven construction workers have been detained on suspicion of working in Britain illegally during unannounced counter-fraud visits by CITB, police and the Home Office.
Structural Design in the BIM Workflow
BIM Workflow: Have you adopted a ‘dual strategy’ approach? What are the important factors when choosing the right structural design tool for the job?
Norwegian school passes strict environmental standards
The Sydskogen School, a public school in Norway has become the first to achieve the highly regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label.
Can modular construction improve affordability?
Can modular construction improve affordability? The simple answer is yes, but, when it comes to modular construction, there are a lot more benefits involved than just cutting costs.
Pushing the boundaries of offsite construction for emergency care
Raymond Millar, construction director at McAvoy Group, looks at how a new ambulatory care facility was delivered in Northumbria in less than a year – an unprecedented programme for the scale and complexity of the project.
Mike Brown to oversee Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal
Mike Brown MVO has been announced as the chair of the shadow Delivery Authority Board, which will oversee the execution of the Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal.
‘Game-changing’ tidal energy project gets the green light
Interreg France (Channel) England Programme has approved the largest ever Interreg project that could be game-changing for the European tidal stream energy sector.
Case study: Raining’s Stairs social housing development, Inverness
The Raining’s Stairs development provides high-quality social housing that has helped transform a long-vacant site in Inverness city centre.
£79m Manchester High Street scheme gets the go-ahead
The £79m proposal for the regeneration of 20-36 High Street in Manchester has gained a resolution to grant detailed planning permission by Manchester City Council’s planning committee.
CDBB appoints BSI to create hub for digital twin users
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) has appointed the British Standards Institution (BSI) as hub facilitators for the Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub).
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 8
In his latest article, James McDonald of Cementaid looks at the issue of curing concrete, structural defects and the importance of knowing how to avoid problems occurring in the first place.