Collaboration in construction: An alliance is not just about efficiency
Peter Hibberd says only collaboration based on trust, fairness and honesty can help alliance arrangements deliver improvements in quality and value.
Taking an inclusive approach to roadside recovery
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, catches up with Costain to help them ensure their motorway recovery services are accessible.
Ilke Homes delivers nine zero-carbon modular homes
Offsite manufacturer, Ilke Homes has delivered nine zero-carbon modular homes for SME developer Positive Homes.
Ramboll breaks ground on Antarctic Rothera Research Station facility
A new building to facilitate the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) ongoing climate related research in Antarctica breaks ground today (30 January) at their largest facility, Rothera Research Station.
SME housebuilders get £1bn government boost
£1bn in new loans will be paid to help small and medium-sized housebuilders deliver much-needed housing across the UK, housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
Against brick walls: Metal-faced composite panels for construction
Modern Methods of Construction are a new broom sweeping through the UK building sector, with traditional brick walls starting to get brushed aside, according to a growing number of industry players.
UCL launches new MSc in digital engineering management
The UCL Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management has launched a new MSc in Digital Engineering Management to equip students with a greater understanding of digital engineering.
Water damage is the new fire damage
Jon Thacker of Willis Towers Watson’s UK construction practice looks at water damage claims and their increasing impact on underwriters.
Salisbury Group wins major FM contract with University of London
Facilities management (FM) company, Salisbury Group, has been awarded a major contract with the University of London to provide hard FM services to academic and residential buildings across the estate.
BRE Group’s Beena Tanna joins Project Etopia
Beena Tanna has joined Project Etopia as its new business development and sales director from BRE where she was commercial manager.
Digital Construction Works: Making transformation easier
Digital Construction Works aims to simplify digital transformation and improve operational efficiencies for the construction industry. Chief executive Ted Lamboo and COO Jason Hallett set out how it will be achieved.
School design: How furniture is meeting the pace of change
William Tonkinson, managing director of education furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor, looks at how furniture for schools is evolving to reflect the pace of social and technological change.
First-ever modular homes lifted into place in Bolton
The initial modular homes have been craned into place at a new affordable housing development in Bolton by offsite specialists, ilke Homes.
BIM software Revu saves time in major New York MTA project
Bluebeam’s BIM software, Revu helps restore New York MTA’s train signal system, saving time and money for the entire city of New York.
Grenfell Inquiry: Companies claim its ‘someone else’s fault’
Phase 2 of the Inquiry will examine the circumstances and causes of the disaster, including how Grenfell Tower came to be in a condition which allowed the fire to spread in the way identified in Phase 1.
Twickenham station complete in time for Six Nations
Delivered by Solum, a joint venture between Network Rail and Kier Property, the new Twickenham station is the first phase of the wider Twickenham Gateway project.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
How Build Aviator ensures you spend more time on the tools
Build Aviator discuss their estimating software and how you can make the most of the tools on hand to stay on top of your project.
Lord’s Bill brings increased attention to late payments in construction
The new private members’ Bill introduced by Lord Mendelsohn, which contains a number of measures aimed at tackling late payments in construction, has been welcomed by trade bodies BESA and ECA.
Build Aviator – Executive Client Packs
Build Aviator discuss their new product for executive clients which will house their customer's quantity take-off reports.
Is the world moving to offsite manufacturing?
Luke Osborne, Electrical Contractors’ Association energy and emerging technologies solutions adviser, discusses a recent survey of electrotechnical and engineering services firms looking at their engagement with offsite manufacturing.
Indoor air pollution linked to respiratory problems in children
Indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries has been linked to respiratory problems among children, according to a joint report.
Kier secures network delivery works contract on ONSA framework
Kier has won a multi-million pound Openreach Network Services Agreement (ONSA) contract to carry out network delivery works across Hampshire and Berkshire.
Modular building techniques deliver fast track community centre
Enviro Building Solutions has delivered a new community centre and preschool using modular building techniques for Basildon Council.
Brexit planning: Consider your commercial contracts
In the wake of the general election result, the UK looks firmly on course to leave the European Union. Karen Holden, an awarding-winning solicitor and founder of A City Law Firm, looks at the implications of Brexit on commercial contracts.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.