HS2: Government to give High Speed rail scheme the green light
The Prime Minister is expected to approve the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project today (11 February), according to several reports.
Guild Living submits plans for later living scheme in Epsom
A new scheme to convert unused NHS buildings into housing and care for older people is being planned in Surrey.
Top 50 contractors awarded £5.5bn of contracts in January
The top 50 contractors in January were awarded £5.5bn of construction contracts, as the Riverlinx Consortium took the top spot with a single award of £1bn.
UK construction equipment sales drop by 6% in 2019
UK sales of construction and earthmoving equipment decreased by 12.3% in the final quarter of 2019, which led to sales for the whole of 2019 showing a 6% reduction.
Bedfordshire Council sentenced after worker falls from height
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the Bedfordshire Council did not have a risk assessment or safe system for working at height in place to retrieve items from the roof.
A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme gets the green light
The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme has been given the go-ahead to upgrade the road from a single to a dual carriageway.
Government grants £500,000 for sustainable transport in Slough
The government has granted £500,000 to Transport for Slough which intends to use the grant to encourage residents and visitors to the borough to travel more sustainably.
Government action on late payments in construction ‘insufficient’, says AAT
As the issue of late payment continues to overshadow construction, Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), says maximum payment terms must be shortened and a clear, simple financial penalty regime for persistent late payers is essential.
£135m Swansea transformation scheme takes major steps forward
Cairn Group has been announced as the preferred bidder for the first phase of the Swansea Central hotel regeneration scheme, as the design for Swansea's landmark bridge is unveiled.
GroupBC’s CDE solution to enable digital twin of Canada Water
GroupBC has partnered with British Land to provide its BC Enterprise+ common data environment (CDE) solution to the new £3bn town centre at Canada Water in London.
Adjudication for specialist subcontractors: Sharing the risk ‘Fee Flex’
Peter Vinden, CEO of The Vinden Partnership (TVP), explains TVP’s Fee Flex approach to assisting specialist subcontractors recovering disputed accounts through the adjudication process.
Next generation of insulation: Lapolla FOAM-LOK FL2000
Explore the benefits of the UKs most innovative and revolutionary spray foam insulation system.
Garry Bowker joins Vinci’s north west office
Garry Bowker has joined Vinci Construction UK from Kier as director for the north west regional office.
Higgins joins The 5% Club to help construction apprentices
Higgins has announced a commitment to develop its people by joining The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of construction apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.
[VIDEO] China builds hospital in 10 days to treat coronavirus patients
The Chinese city of Wuhan has built a new 1,000-bed hospital in just over a week to treat people infected by the coronavirus outbreak.
[VIDEO] Getting ready for the Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica
A major modernisation programme has started at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station to prepare for the arrival of the RRS Sir David Attenborough in one of the most challenging construction environments on Earth.
Bristol Housing Festival launches MMC architecture competition
The Bristol Housing Festival has launched an architecture competition, in partnership with Trinity College, to find a partner to design the college's student accommodation.
NAO: Government’s flagship prison initiatives fail to hit the mark
The government has failed to deliver the savings it hoped for by contracting out prison maintenance services, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.
How can businesses take advantage of the construction industry upturn
The construction industry expected to increase by 5% by the end of 2021, James Hepton looks at how businesses can reap the rewards of an industry on the up.
Secondary glazing improves thermal performance at 11th-century hall
With the key issue being heat retention, Selectaglaze has recently upheld tradition at the Blue Mill while improving thermal performance throughout the Grade II* listed hall.
Dry lining specialists Astins appoints administrators
Drywall fit out contractor, Astins, has ceased trading as it appoints Andrew Duncan and Andy John of Leonard Curtis Business Rescue & Recovery as joint administrators.
£1.5bn A14 upgrade complete over half a year early
The £1.5bn A14 road scheme to improve journeys between the East of England and the Midlands has been completed more than half a year early.
[VIDEO] European Space Agency expands research into Moon Village
SOM has signed a memorandum of collaboration with the European Space Agency to expand the scope of their joint research into creating a Moon village.
Plans submitted for landmark new library at University of Bristol
Plans for a landmark new library at the University of Bristol have been submitted to transform the heart of its Clifton campus and provide an architecturally significant new building.
Morgan Sindall helps bridge the construction skills gap across England
According to CITB data, over 24,000 new construction workers will be required in East Anglia by 2023, in order to help bridge the skills gap in the region, Morgan Sindall has been engaging in a number of initiatives to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
Timber systems lead the way for offsite home solutions
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses how Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) can overcome challenges currently faced by housebuilders and developers.