Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: RIBA’s latest release
'Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: A Guide to Building and Community Design' is the newest release from RIBA.
ANC launch new acoustics, ventilation and overheating guidance
The Acoustics Ventilation and Overheating (AVO) Residential Design Guide has been launched after nearly two years of research by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC).
Planning permission secured for new Parish Reach development
Kier Living has secured planning permission for 270 new homes in the Parish Reach development in Lisvane, Cardiff.
Heriot-Watt researchers develop ‘world first’ recycled brick
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have created a brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste to help support the construction industry's sustainability ambitions.
Construction consultancy wins work on community centre in Norwich
Construction consultancy, Daniel Connal Partnership, has been appointed to manage the refurbishment of a new headquarters and community centre in Norwich.
Faithful+Gould secures lead position on Professional Services Framework
Project management consultancy, Faithful+Gould, has retained its position as Lot 1 provider for Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework.
RLB UK appoints first-ever chief digital officer
Rider Levett Bucknall UK has appointed Matt Sharp as its first-ever chief digital officer to lead the company’s digital transformation strategy.
Network Rail reveals winners of £640m design services contracts
Network Rail has announced the award of 82 framework contracts to deliver design services across the country.
Work begins on Nant Silyn scheme in Wrexham
Wrexham County Council and Liberty are to build new council homes at the site of the former Nant Silyn residential care home on Pont Wen, Caia Park.
Case Study: Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing upgrades 1950s property
A home in the South Downs Conservation Area has recently seen improvements to its noise and thermal insulation with Selectaglaze secondary glazing, making it much quieter.
First wave of modular homes at Wirral Waters get the go-ahead
30 modular homes at Wirral Waters have received the green light from Wirral Council planners.
BakerHicks wins spot on LSHTM Designers Framework
BakerHicks has secured a position on the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Designers Framework to deliver structural engineering services.
Drone footage shows Springhead Bridge concrete pour at Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet Garden City has released their latest drone footage of the concrete pour at the Springhead Bridge.
New £150m mental facilities in Tooting get the green light
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has gained approval to begin work on its two new mental health facilities for south west Londoners.
Roofing company fined £28,800 after worker falls from ladder
AU Roofing and Building Ltd has been fined £28,800 after a worker fell from a ladder resulting in serious injuries.
BESA urges Scotland to lead construction industry payment reform
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called on its members in Scotland to embrace the ‘golden opportunity’ it has to lead a payment reform.
Heathrow confirms 2020 planning application and public consultation
Heathrow will launch a public consultation to finalise its proposals for airport expansion, following the recent decision by the CAA to cap early spending.
Breedon to acquire Cemex’s UK business for £178m
Breedon Group has reached a conditional agreement with building materials giant Cemex to acquire certain UK assets and operations for £178m.
Ramboll acquires design and engineering company in Singapore
Engineering consultancy Ramboll has acquired civil, structural and geotechnical consultancy, Web Structures, to strengthen its position in South East Asia.
Actis and STA respond to initial consultation on Future Homes Standard
Insulation specialist Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association (STA) on its response to the government's revised Part L and F Building Regulations.
KOKO London: Iconic nightclub dome roof suffers blaze overnight
The independent London music events venue, KOKO, which is temporarily closed for refurbishment has been damaged due to a fire in the evening of 6 January 2020.
UK Green Building Council unveils 2020 Future Leaders
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced the members of its 2020 Future Leaders programme.
Plans approved for €1bn Grand Canal Innovation District in Dublin
The Irish Government has agreed to support the development of a Grand Canal Innovation District (GCID) in Dublin.
128 additional jobs lost at Clugston Group
An additional 128 jobs have been lost at Clugston Group after the contractor entered into administration in December.
900 new homes to be built at Meridian One
Enfield Council and developer Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships) have agreed to deliver approximately 900 new homes at Meridian One.
Interserve wins place on CCS’s £8bn construction works framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has revealed the latest contractors to gain places on its construction works framework, including Interserve Construction, who have been appointed to 6 lots.