Asset management and performance in the built environment
Alan Somerville, head of the Building Performance Group and executive director at BRE, outlines how the measurement of asset performance within the wider context of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and delivers long-term value.
The impact of Brexit: Construction and civil engineering
Ross Keatley of the Immigration Advice Service, an organisation made up of immigration solicitors, examines the potential impact of Brexit on the construction and engineering workforce.
A new protocol for reusing structural steel
The SCI has developed a draft protocol proposing a system of investigation and testing to support the mainstream reuse of structural steel.
UK construction contract awards up 11% in July 2018
The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights the value of all construction contract awards in July 2019.
The looming accessible homes crisis
After publishing its recent forecast of accessible housing, Habinteg Housing Association argues we cannot afford to ignore the issue any longer.
Proposals for reforming the building safety regulatory system
Ahead of the second anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the government published a consultation to create a radically new fire safety system.
GBHP hosts construction insight event for WOMENSTEC
Graham-Bam Healthcare Partnership (GBHP) recently hosted a construction insight event at its Royal Victoria Hospital Maternity site, to support WOMENSTEC.
TRADA’s Better Timber Buildings Conference returns for 2019
A one-day conference intended to educate, inspire and empower architects, engineers, suppliers and clients to design and build better timber buildings.
Wates to deliver modular homes in Cardiff
An innovative pilot scheme which will see the first modular homes built as part of Cardiff’s housebuilding programme has been given the go-ahead.
Midlands Connect responds to HS2 review announcement
The transport secretary, Grant Shapps has published the terms of reference and timetable for an independent review into the High Speed 2 project.
Priestley Construction appoints two new company directors
Leeds-based specialist construction company, Priestley Construction, part of the wider Priestley Group, has appointed two new board-level directors.
IES Sponsors Heriot Watt University in Solar Decathlon Middle East 2020...
IES are one of the sponsors supporting Heriot Watt University in the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2020 competition taking place next year.
Shaping construction with drone digital/reality capture technology
Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx discusses how digital/reality capture outputs from drone technology revolutionised the management of a construction project.
Interserve wins P22 contract with NHS Framework
Interserve has been selected to deliver major multiple projects as part of the estates' infrastructure improvement programme for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in South London.
Thoughts from the shovel face: interpreting data
Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd, reflects on the importance of accurate communications and data assessment.
The grass is often greener on the brownfield site
It’s time for the construction industry to set aside the wrecking ball and rethink how it uses brownfield land, argues Nick Russell, director of civil and structural engineering consultancy Thomasons.
The Kingston Academy £15m regeneration project complete
astudio has announced the completion of the £15m The Kingston Academy regeneration project, which is also open to the public as a community centre.
Amey doubles social enterprise spend in 2018, new figures reveal
During the 2018 financial year, Amey spent over £2m across its supply chain on companies who use their profits to create positive, social change.
Willmott Dixon secure £14m contract with Greater Brighton Metropolitan
Willmott Dixon is set to play a key role in the next stage of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College’s growth plans after it was chosen for a £14m contract.
Inflexion Private Equity buyout Marley Limited
Inflexion Private Equity has announced that it has agreed to acquire Marley, from Etex, a building materials firm based in Belgium.
Project Etopia completes modular eco home
The first home in London’s only modular commuter village, Etopia Corby, has been completed inside and out, MMC specialist Project Etopia .
Graham completes new £8m link road for Stockport Council
A major project, described as Stockport’s single most important strategic highway connection, has been completed by Graham.
Modern Methods of Construction in a reordered world
Law firm Burges Salmon looks at how the perfect storm of sector restructure and the advance of Modern Methods of Construction will combine to reshape construction procurement in 2025 and beyond.
Energy House 2.0: Supporting clean tech for the built environment
Professor Will Swan and Dr Richard Fitton discuss the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0, a state-of-the-art research facility that will test new technology to help speed up the development of better, more reliable products for the built environment.
Kier to fund supply chain apprentices through apprenticeship levy
Kier is the first contractor to transfer funds from its apprenticeship levy to its supply chain in Liverpool.
Accelerating the implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques
Martin Ganley, BRE programme director for the CIH, offers reflections on a roundtable looking at advanced manufacturing techniques in the built environment.