New tool to improve carbon management in infrastructure
The Carbon Infrastructure Transformation Tool (CITT) Project has released a report spurring the next stages of development for a tool that could deliver changes in carbon management in infrastructure projects.
BSRIA whitepaper: How globalisation affects design and construction
Globalisation remains a hot topic of debate, and an often controversial one at that. Henry Lawson, author of a new BSRIA Megatrends white paper on the subject, looks at the key factors behind it and how it affects building design, construction and services.
The new noise guidelines: What you need know
Changes to the World Health Organisation guidelines on noise mean that the impact of sound is becoming more important than ever. Anne Budd, a board member of the Association of Noise Consultants, gives an insight into some of the main points raised.
Wates Living Space joins flagship framework
Wates Living Space has expanded its framework presence with its appointment to the South East Consortium (SEC) Internal & External Building Works Framework.
A uniform approach to managing mental health in construction
Margaret Hanson, chief executive of national mental health and wellbeing charity Imagine Independence, calls for a unified culture change to tackle mental illness in the construction sector.
Major plans revealed for former Kellogg’s site in Old Trafford
Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council have announced plans for a residential-led, mixed-use development on the former Kellog's site, including housing, a school, offices and public realm in Stretford.
Morgan Sindall appointed to £7.5m schemes trio in Scotland
Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected to deliver three early years nursery schemes worth a combined by £7.5m by South Lanarkshire Council and hub South West Scotland.
Negating the impact of worker fatigue
The British Safety Council looks at the work-based causes of worker fatigue and seeks to identify what can be done to reduce stress and improve communication.
Housing minister appoints new champion for MMC
Housing minister, Esther McVey MP has appointed Mark Farmer as champion for Modern Methods of Construction as part of the government’s aim to make the UK the global leader in housing standards.
Better neighbourhood planning needed ahead of General Election
The RTPI has stated the importance of planning in a fast-paced, changing world in areas such as climate change, communities and nations.
Government fails to build any starter homes, says NAO
The Conservative Government has failed to build a single ‘Starter Home’ despite pledging to build 200,000 by 2020, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
Construction product information to be reformed
The Construction Product Information Survey, launched last week is expected to reform the way construction product information is provided by manufacturers and communicated to those that use it.
Housing crisis: Are timber industries the answer?
A new report has highlighted the vital role timber industries can play in helping the government meet its targets for housebuilding.
Interserve Construction installs new landmark bridge in Hull
Interserve Group Limited has installed a new bridge that crosses the A63 and will enable key sites in Hull to be connected, shaping the future of the city.
George Clarke launches home design competition for young people
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is today launching a government-sponsored home design Competition for young people to create the home of the future – the Home of 2030.
Masterplan for Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland unveiled
The next phase in the site’s development, which is being spearheaded by economic regeneration company Advance Northumberland is set to make Ashwood Business Park a centre for advanced manufacturing.
Over 2,800 social housing repossessions so far in 2019
Latest statistics from the government have revealed that of the 25 major cities in England and Wales, there were a grand total of 2,880 social housing repossessions.
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering appoints new director
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering today (5 Nov 2019) announces the appointment of Jane Towse-Laval as director, responsible for providing strategic leadership to the company’s portfolio of geotechnical projects across the UK.
Dyson School of Design Engineering fitted with Selectaglaze windows
In 2016, Imperial College London took over the unoccupied Royal Mail sorting office from the Science Museum, where planning was submitted to change the Edwardian, baroque style sorting office into the new ‘Dyson School of Design Engineering’.
A9 Architecture convicted of misusing ‘architect’ title
Alan Green and his company A9 Architecture Limited have been convicted of four counts of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’.
Kier’s operations director moves to Barnwood Construction
Barnwood has appointed Kier's former operations director, Ben Ramsay as its new managing director.
The future of the high street: Fewer products and more people
Earlier this year, a committee of MPs warned that major changes are needed to secure the future of town centres. David Edwards of Place-Make says there are reasons to be optimistic.
Heathrow reveals tracking system to link expansion hubs
As Heathrow prepares to select its final four Logistics Hubs, a centralised tracking system for expansion has been revealed.
Why construction should make the most of R&D incentives
With the latest HMRC data showing just 1% of construction SMEs are making use of R&D tax credit incentives, Jenny Tragner, director at R&D tax credit consultancy ForrestBrown and member of HMRC’s R&D Consultative Committee, urges the industry to realise the full potential of R&D tax credits.
Most considerate construction companies of 2019 revealed
The 2019 most considerate construction companies and suppliers across the UK and Ireland have been honoured at the CCS’s 2019 National Company and Supplier Awards.
Rise in construction demand for mineral products to be short-lived
Following a weak first half of 2019, construction market demand for mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete (RMC) and mortar, improved in 2019 Q3 compared to the previous quarter.