BCIS tender price forecast updated
Tender prices are expected to fall in the year to 3rd quarter 2018, according to the latest BCIS five-year forecast
Tender prices have risen in...
The involvement of Cementaid in Scotland’s new hospitals
Cementaid discuss their role in construction of Europe’s largest single site medical facility: The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System
Hydrophobic and Pore‐blocking...
Carillion’s collapse: Balfour Beatty faces £45m hit from joint venture projects
Carillion's collapse is expected to cost Balfour Beatty up to £45m this year, the infrastructure group has announced
Study reveals the rooms that sell a home
We are often told that bathrooms and kitchen are what sells a home, but an online study including over 1,000 house hunters in the UK has revealed that buyers spend more time looking at the lounge than any other room
Land banking review to accelerate housebuilding
Head of the land banking review Sir Oliver Letwin has committed to seeking “practical, non-partisan recommendations” to accelerate housebuilding
Carillion set for liquidation after rescue talks fail
Carillion, the UK's second largest construction company, is set to enter liquidation after emergency talks with banks and the government ended in failure
The firm,...
Ramboll names Harding as UK highways market director
Ramboll has appointed Jon Harding as its highways market director in the UK
Drones in the construction industry: Ready for take-off
The growing adoption of BIM and demand for digital data are fuelling the take-up of drones in the construction industry. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx discusses this growing technology and its potential to transform the sector
BSRIA support MEP Award at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA is again supporting the Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery
Number of SMEs in the construction sector breaks the one million...
The number of small businesses operating in the construction sector across the UK has increased by 32,000 in the last year, meaning there are now over one million, according to analysis of Government data by cloud accounting software provider, Clear Books
BSG reports 16% increase in Excavation work breaches
Building Safety Group (BSG), has reported a 16% rise in Excavation work breaches on construction sites
Homes England: Government launches new agency to boost housebuilding
A new national housing agency, Homes England, to boost housebuilding by bringing together planning expertise and new land buying powers has been launched by housing secretary Sajid Javid
UK BIM Alliance releases FAQs on merger with buildingSMART UK&I
Following the merger of the UK BIM Alliance and buildingSMART UK&I this month, the Alliance have published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to the merger
SADI streamlines design of key cultural facility with BIM advancements
AECOsim building designer and ProjectWise shorten project time and save CNY 1 Million in operating costs on Panzhihua City’s first museum
Located in China’s Sichuan Province,...
Asbestos management: Who you gonna call?
The use of asbestos has been banned since 1999 but many buildings predating the change still contain this potentially deadly material. Mick George Ltd, a specialist in all forms of asbestos management, is on the case with a new helpline to offer advice, support and solutions
RPP Implements Federated BIM Workflow to Design Westminster Borough’s Iconic Tower
AECOsim Building Designer and GenerativeComponents® Streamline Design Strategy for Complex, Curved Profile and Unique Interior Fitout
The GPB 500 million Merchant Square development brings together...
Precast Weir Wall Chambers utilised on M32 Metrobus Scheme
FP McCann’s Precast Weir Wall Chambers have been utilised on the £10 million design and build package of the M32 Metrobus Scheme
Products Supplied: Precast Concrete...
A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Waste Management Contract
Mick George are awarded a £1million contract for the Waste Management provision on the IDT’s A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Road Improvement scheme.
The A14 Cambridge...
Construction product manufacturing industry set to slow in 2018
The UK's £56.5bn construction product manufacturing industry is expected to slow in 2018 following a drop in activity towards the end of 2017
The Construction...
Amey names ex-Balfour Beatty chief as non-executive chairman
Amey has appointed former Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler as a non-executive chairman of its board
Tyler, who currently sits on the boards of...
Sir John Armitt to lead NIC while Lord Adonis replacement sought
Sir John Armitt is to temporarily lead the National Infrastructure Commission until a new chairman can be appointed to replace Lord Adonis
Sir John Armitt...
KPMG quits Grenfell Inquiry role amid “serious questions” over conflicts of...
KPMG has stepped down from its role as an adviser to the Grenfell Tower inquiry after MPs, academics and campaigners raised "serious questions" about...
Co-op plans £160m building drive to open 100 new food stores...
Co-op plans to invest £160m to build 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018
More than 20 new co-op food stores will open...
Trimble acquires 3D CAD software and BIM content specialist Stabiplan
Trimble has acquired Stabiplan, a 3D CAD software and BIM content provider for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) industries
Laurence Smith, general manager of...
Belfast City Council announces shake-up of planning service
Belfast City Council has announced plans to reform its planning service to improve the quality and speed of the application process
Cllr Donal Lyons, chair...
Hitachi appoints construction chief for £10bn Anglesey nuclear project
Hitachi Nuclear Energy Europe has appointed a project director to the team developing the construction schedule for the £10bn Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant on...