Councils gain stronger powers to tackle homes left empty
Councils across England will have the ability to charge even greater Council Tax premiums on properties left empty for many years following an amendment to a government bill
Benefits of vehicle tracking for construction companies
Keeping track of your fleet in real-time can ensure greater efficiency and accuracy, improve safety and let your employees focus on the job.
New partnership to boost collaboration in construction
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and Built Environment Networking have announced a new partnership which will allow the NFB to continue to help its members build prosperous businesses
FP McCann’s products utilised on Tunnock’s Biscuit Factory extension
FP McCann's Precast Flooring, Stairs and Lift Shaft System have been used on Tunnock's Biscuit Factory extension in Scotland
Contractor, client and director found guilty of breaching health and safety...
Real estate company and contractor have been convincted for breaching health and safety regulations for a building site on Gladesmore Road, London.
Tackling the skills shortage in the construction sector
Solicitors Kara Price and Sarah Wales from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson examine the apprenticeship levy and what can be done to close the...
Actis’ Hybris insulation shortlisted in Structural Timber Assocation awards
An innovative insulation product from Actis has been shortlisted for the annual Structural Timber Association awards.
3D Repo promotes next-generation BIM by joining UK BIM Alliance
3D Repo is helping to promote the adoption of next-generation Building Information Modelling (BIM) best practice by joining the UK BIM Alliance
Construction firm Esh group build cutting-edge STEM centres
Believing firmly in STEM provision, one of the leading construction companies in the North of England, Central and Southern Scotland, Esh Group are providing STEM centres across the country to equip workers of the future with the right skills and education.
The ‘Mass Timber Revolution’ is Coming
Premier Guarantee review the use of mass timber in construction in the United States to its recent adoption in London
LGA urges double tax on empty homes
Thousands of empty homes across England could be restored if councils are allowed to double the rate of extra council tax on empty homes, local government leaders say
Government urged to fix “baffling” housing complaints system
The government is facing calls to simplify the housing complaints system, as new research illustrates the “baffling patchwork” of schemes involved
Construction commences at Elgin Business Park
Cabinet Secretary for Finance Derek Mackay MSP has marked the official start of construction at Elgin Business Park, the largest new industrial park in North of Scotland
Salisbury chosen for £12bn facilities management framework
The government has appointed Salisbury Group for its new RM3830 Facilities Management (FM) Marketplace Framework Contract
Graham awarded £90m Congleton link road
Cheshire East Council has selected contractor Graham to deliver the £90m Congleton Link Road, a 5.5km highway running between the A534 to the west of the town to the A536 to the north
Turley expansion through Beacon Planning Acquisition
Leading planning consultancy Turley has acquired Cambridge-based planning and heritage specialist Beacon Planning Ltd.
Construction market forecast reveals opportunities despite uncertainty
Business concerns over the economy and Brexit and a slowing housing market make for a discouraging backdrop for the latest Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast for UK construction activity
The construction industry 18 months on from the Farmer Review
Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights the key points raised at an interactive discussion organised for industry peers at which guest speaker Mark Farmer examined the progress the industry has made since the publication of Modernise or Die
New generation of crime prevention courses to begin in September
A new generation of externally accredited and development qualifications in crime prevention and designing out crime are being launched
Advantages and Disadvantages of Vibro Piling
Premier Guarantee’s Technical Team discuss the pros and cons of the vibro piling process.
CEA gains approval for new apprenticeship standards
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced that two of its apprenticeship standards have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships
Dementia-friendly home to allow suffers to live independently
A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home has been developed jointly by BRE and Loughborough University, aiming to educate housebuilders, carers and relatives on how to better support those living with dementia
Wates wins £161.5m deal for 633 new homes
Wates Construction has won a £161.5m contract to build 633 new homes at Wembley Park, including 347 build to rent properties and 286 affordable homes
Fire safety in construction: Setting the agenda
Ryan Simmonds, Sales Director for Framing at voestalpine Metsec plc, explores the importance of only specifying framing materials and fire safety work including the many options available to the industry.
89% of local authorities breach rules on payment practices
Almost nine in 10 (89%) local authorities are not checking if their supply chain is getting paid within 30 days for construction work, according to data acquired by ECA and BESA
Innovative construction skills scheme wins prestigious award
PlanBEE, the construction skills scheme, has been recognised on the national stage for its innovative approach to tackling construction skills shortages