Sajid Javid pledges £600m ‘infrastructure revolution’
Chancellor Sajid Javid has unveiled more than £600m of new infrastructure spending, as he commits to an ‘infrastructure revolution’ over the next 12 months.
Accessibility implications when choosing the design of signs
Ian Streets from About Access discusses signage and the importance of accessibility implications when choosing the design of signs.
Scottish Green claims Sturgeon’s green policy is a “cheap imitation”
Nicola Sturgeon’s Programme for Government lacks the ambition, scale and courage required to tackle inequality and the climate emergency, the Scottish Green Party has said.
British Precast issues warning on uncertified concrete drainage products
A range of imported precast concrete drainage products are being placed in the UK market without third-party verification, British Precast has revealed.
Selectaglaze and Pilkington support CRASH with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze helped create and enhance a computer suite at London homelessness charity, Caritas Anchor House, with secondary glazing as part of their on-going relationship with the CRASH charity.
UK construction industry to ramp up digitisation in 2020
The UK construction industry is ramping up its digital transformation efforts, as 2020 is set to be a pivotal year for the industry, according to new research.
Birmingham takes action against HMO landlord in civil penalty case
Birmingham City Council has issued its first civil penalty against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in the Small Heath area.
Sisk introduces lifting robotics to construction projects
John Sisk & Son has introduced lifting robotics to construction projects, investing £135k to enhance productivity on its sites and minimise health and safety risks.
CSCS ends exemption to HSE test requirements
CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) has ended an exemption that applicants could previously use to get a CSCS card without passing the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) Health, safety and environment test.
Professionals to unite at RICS Housing Hub
Property professionals and organisations will unite the RICS Housing Hub later this month, to present a front to politicians and advisors in demonstrating expertise and commitment in making the housing market work for all.
Willmott Dixon secures third project at University of Warwick
Willmott Dixon has been chosen to deliver its largest scheme yet at the University of Warwick, as its set to build the £54.3m Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB).
Evaluating BIM level 2 three years on
Paul Newby, engineering services director at SES Engineering Services (SES) evaluates the successes and failures of the BIM Level 2 mandate and where the industry needs to go in the future.
Construction site workers “risk lives” as they snub evacuation alarms
High-rise construction site workers aren’t treating evacuation alarms seriously enough and are “risking their lives” by not responding immediately, new research reveals.
Chester Northgate plans get the go-ahead
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning committee has approved plans for the first phase of the Chester Northgate development.
HS2 faces five year delay as “more realistic timescale” is needed
HS2 could be delayed by more than five years, as Boris Johnson orders a review of the scheme to determine whether it should go ahead or be abandoned.
New UK construction work suffers sharpest decline since March 2009
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction's latest PMI figures show August data pointed to a loss of momentum in the UK construction sector, led by the sharpest reduction in new work since March 2009.
First precision engineered modular homes delivered to Watts Grove
Swan Housing Association has announced that the first of its precision engineered modular homes have been delivered to Watts Grove the UK's first mid-rise CLT modular scheme.
Construction earnings fall 1.7% in August
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector declined by 1.7% last month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract
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The Construction Industry Brexit Survey: The results
We release the results of PBC Today's 'The Construction Industry Brexit Survey', as fewer than one in 10 respondents declared themselves highly confident in their outlook post-Brexit.
Bathroom pod manufacturer to create 140 jobs in Newry
Connex Offsite has announced plans to create 140 jobs over the next five years, as it is set to expand its operations by £2.5m.
Morgan Sindall wins £19m Basingstoke construction contract
Morgan Sindall has won a £19m contract to build a new Basingstoke headquarters for international pharmaceutical blue chip, Eli Lilly and Company.
Mace 2018 Annual Report shows £32.8m in profits
Mace has published its 2018 Annual Report, which shows that the company is in a strong financial position, as it reveals £32.8m in profits in 2018, a 1.4% margin.
Company pleads guilty after worker suffers crush injuries
A manufacturing company has been fined for safety breaches after a worker suffered severe crush injuries while fault finding on a mesh welding machine.
The legal section: UK Guidance Framework for ISO 19650
May Winfield, Simon Lewis and Andrew Croft explore aspects of the legal section of the UK Guidance Framework for ISO 19650.
New charity to tackle mental health in construction
Framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new charity to address the taboo of mental health in the construction industry.
Graitec launches BIMUp global digital conference
Graitec has announced it will be holding a global BIMUp digital conference on the 8-10 October for its customers and potential customers.