HSE announces appointment of new chief executive
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed the current inspector general and chief executive of The Insolvency Service, Sarah Albon.
CIOB looks at the value of construction on the Scottish economy
The CIOB has launched a new report at a parliamentary reception in Edinburgh, entitled “The Value of Construction in Scotland”
Construction activity in Northern Powerhouse down 24% in 2018
Figures from 2018 reveal the value of construction contracts awarded in the Northern Powerhouse totalled £13.2bn, a decrease of 24% on the previous year.
McLaren wins contract to build UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
McLaren Construction has been awarded the contract to build the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai under the theme “Innovating for a Shared Future”.
Balfour Beatty appoints UK head of aviation
Balfour Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan as head of aviation, responsible for providing leadership to the company’s portfolio of aviation projects.
Digital Twin: The new revolution in construction
Jade Myers of Surety Bonds discusses how the digital twin revolution is currently shaping the construction industry and why it is expected to replace the current BIM and CAD technologies.
Plans announced for affordable modular homes in Blackburn
73 affordable modular homes are to be created close to Blackburn town centre as part of a deal between Places for People and Homes England.
Skanska IKEA JV to deliver 162 BoKlok Homes in Worthing
Worthing Council is to work with Skanska/IKEA housing developer BoKlok to deliver up to 162 affordable flat-pack homes.
Barriers to small housebuilders need to be removed, says FMB
The government needs to do more to remove the barriers to SME housebuilders if its housing targets are to be met, says FMB.
Argyll Environmental welcomes new ‘Land Contamination: Risk Management’
With the the Environment Agency’s updated Land Contamination guidance document, Argyll Environmental discuss the new guidance and it's benefits
£76m contract for next phase of Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
The next phase of work on the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme has been confirmed after Leeds City Council and BMMjv sign a £76m contract.
Public sector IoT projects struggle to pass the pilot phase
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of public sector IT decision-makers say that their organisation has not made use of IoT commercially so far.
PM at Housing 2019: ‘New design standards for high-quality homes’
Our Digital Editor, Steph Blundell, attended Housing 2019 yesterday (26 June) where PM Theresa May urged new design standards to ensure the production of high-quality homes.
L&G commits £4bn to Oxford University partnership
Legal & General (L&G) has formed a partnership with Oxford University to develop homes for University staff and students, along with science and innovation districts in and around Oxford.
WSP appointed by TfL on Ultra Low Emission Zone extension
WSP has been appointed by Transport for London to assess the traffic impact of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone extension.
ilke launches guide to help housing associations build homes in factories
Speaking at the CIH conference in Manchester on 25 June, Dave Sheridan, ilke Homes, said that housing associations could improve quality by embracing OSM.
Kier win £750m Suffolk construction framework
The framework replaces the previous Suffolk construction framework and has a combined value of £750m across four value banded Lots.
Value of UK construction disputes falls 47%, reveals Arcadis
Construction disputes in the UK fell by a massive 47% last year, the value of disputes averaged just £14.13m in 2018; well below the global average of £26.04m.
BuilderStorm solution boosts productivity at Bellway Homes
BuilderStorm offers user-friendly, cloud-based system and RFI solution for Bellway Homes, its sub-contractors and designers.
£12.8bn yearly investment needed to end the housing crisis
The Government must invest £12.8bn a year to finally end the housing crisis in England, according to new research by the National Housing Federation.
PM launches new accessibility standards for disabled people
Injustices faced by disabled people in the workplace, at home and in the community will be tackled through a new package of accessibility measures ordered by the Prime Minister.
AEDAS Homes launches industrialised Vanian Valley development
AEDAS Homes has launched its industrialised Vanian Valley development in Estepona, Spain, using offsite construction to speed up the delivery time of residential projects.
Homes England and Barclays agree £155m housebuilding loan
Homes England and Barclays have agreed £155.3m of loan funding to accelerate the construction of hundreds of new homes in Wimbledon and Southampton.
Local authorities deliver highest housebuilding levels since 1990
A study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed that at least 9,000 homes have been built by local authorities in England in 2017-18.
Smart ways to transform a housebuild into an eco-home
With climate change on the minds of so many of the international community, the need for sustainable residential construction has never been greater. A few simple changes can help save the planet.
Construction slavery exploitation gang jailed for 28 years
Three men from a Romanian organised crime group have been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment for trafficking victims into the UK in order to exploit them within the construction industry.