World’s first national standard for flood protection products launched
The new national standard for flood protection products (BS851188) is now available to buyers all around the world.
Embodied carbon: How much longer can we say “too difficult”?
Dan Doran, principal consultant at BREEAM, discusses embodied carbon in construction. He examines what action the industry should be taking now to avoid overshooting the ‘carbon budget’, and the role of lifecycle assessment in measuring and reducing embodied carbon.
Kier among latest firms suspended from the Prompt Payment Code
Seven construction companies, including Kier and Seddon, have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code (PCC) for failing to pay suppliers on time.
Construction output continues to decline in October
October data pointed to a sustained decline in UK construction output, with overall volumes of work falling for the sixth consecutive month, according to the recent Construction PMI survey.
Designing buildings to support creativity and innovation
Designing buildings to foster human interaction can support creativity, collaboration and innovation. Christoph Ackermann, principal at BDP, talks about how this approach was put into practice with the Technology & Innovation Centre and inovo building in Glasgow.
£53m funding boost for Wales’ infrastructure needs
Wales has announced a further £53m to support businesses in the face of Brexit and to plan for Wales’ future infrastructure needs.
RLB to support new build housing programme in Bristol
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed by Bristol City Council to support the new build housing programme and deliver council homes for communities across the city.
Social value in architecture and construction
Fiona Clark, practice director at David Miller Architects, discusses the firm’s own efforts to make social value business as usual.
619 new homes in Kidbrooke get the green light
Transport for London and Notting Hill Genesis have received the go-ahead to build more than 600 new homes in Kidbrooke.
£30m ‘Construction Corridor’ boost for ilke Homes
Housing Minister Esther McVey has announced a £30m boost for modular housing firm ilke Homes, as part of the ‘Construction Corridor’.
LSFA raises awareness of the light steel framing sector
Since its inauguration at Focus on Framing, the first conference held by the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) in June 2019, the industry body is gathering momentum.
Planning applications submitted for Parliament’s Northern Estate
A series of planning applications for Parliament’s Northern Estate, buildings along Parliament Street and Whitehall, have now been submitted to Westminster City Council.
UK BIM Framework publishes two new documents
The UK BIM Framework has released two new documents to support practitioners in embedding and implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Bridge Protection System to safeguard pedestrians from terrorist attacks
An innovative bridge protection system, which can withstand the force of a 7,500kg truck travelling at 30mph, is now available to protect pedestrians from vehicle ramming attacks.
Wates hires apprentices for Park East development
The first apprentices have been hired to help regenerate the Park East site in Erith as Wates Residential supports a further seven people with its Building Futures training programme, also held last week in Erith.
Pagabo invests in SMEs to shape the future of construction
Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs that want to shape the future of the construction industry.
Council approves £500m housing investment plan for Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for the 2020-25 period, and will now submit this plan to the Scottish Government.
Blueprint revealed for 100 multi-million pound Town Deals
The blueprint for a new generation of multi-million Town Deals was announced today (1 November) by Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick.
UK’s housing with care sector could save NHS millions
Driven by demographic changes and a chance to invest responsibly, billions of pounds are set to pour into the UK’s emerging housing with care sector, according to the Later Living: Housing with Care guide.
Final module craned into place on world’s tallest modular tower
Tide Construction has craned the last of 1,526 modules into place on the world’s tallest modular tower in Croydon.
Construction industry shows support for Common Assessment Standard
The construction industry is getting behind a new scheme designed to simplify and strengthen the construction prequalification process.
Futureproofing with high-performance insulation
If the UK is going to meet its ambitious net-zero climate change targets by 2050 then the energy efficiency of our homes will need to be addressed says Simon Storer, chief executive of the Insultation Manufacturers Association.
H&S regulations will weaken if Britain leaves the EU, poll says
As the UK remains in turmoil over Brexit, SMEs around the country appear to be growing nervous on the potential effects of safety measures on construction sites.
Rise in construction injuries and fall in prosecutions raises concern
Unite has warned that new figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal a rise in construction injuries and a fall in prosecutions, which undermines recent improvements in safety.
Improving collaboration between Cardiff Council and developers
How can we ensure that enough quality purpose-built student accommodation is built to cater to the needs of the Cardiff City's students?
Basildon seeks replacement contractor on East Square project
Basildon Council has responded to the news that its main contractor on the cinema-led regeneration of Basildon's East Square, Simons Group, has fallen into administration.