Glasgow Connectivity Commission unveils radical transport plans
The Glasgow Connectivity Commission has released a report which details transformative plans worth £10bn to regenerate the city’s transport system.
Case study: Bringing stakeholders together through BIM
Matt Woodhall, associate and lead for the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins, reveals how a forward-thinking approach to BIM can bring stakeholders together.
Wates wins £7m St Helens fire station contract
Wates Construction has been appointed to deliver the new £7m St Helens fire station, which will see the creation of a two-storey operational fire facility.
Construction companies suspended from Prompt Payment Code
Construction companies including Balfour Beatty, Costain, Laing O’Rourke and Persimmon have been removed from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time.
Cadent announces expansion of innovative ‘gas-bots’
Gas distribution network Cadent has announced a major expansion of its robotics scheme across North London.
Network Rail awards signalling contracts worth £750m
Network Rail has awarded six framework contracts worth £750m to deliver signalling and telecoms across the UK.
Value engineering in modular construction
Value engineering should be used at all of the modular manufacturing and construction stages to ensure a robust and cost-effective design.
Powerproject XV to deliver confidence in project schedules
Elecosoft has released the highly anticipated Powerproject XV, designed for use by planners and project managers across the whole spectrum of the planning and construction management sector.
Contractor pleads guilty after workers fall through uncovered hatch
As a consequence of this failure the resident of the property and her brother-in-law fell into one of the uncovered floor hatches and both sustained injuries.
Energiesprong targets net zero energy for apartments in Europe
After a successful start bringing the Dutch Energiesprong to Europe, the next three years aims to make net-zero energy suitable for apartment buildings across North West Europe.
Estimating software to help you win more construction work
Easy Price Pro discusses how its award-winning estimating software can help you quickly produce professional quotes to win more work.
55 council homes to be built at former school in Dumbarton
Plans to build 55 affordable new council homes on the site of a former primary school in Dumbarton have been approved by councillors.
Efficiency boost for local housebuilders
Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete that is being adopted by a growing number of local housebuilders.
New projects take fit-out to the Next level
Graham’s interior fit-out division has secured projects worth up to £5m to fit out three new stores for high-street retailer Next.
Construction Services Group (CSG) – LGS Training
MWF client’s Construction Services Group (or CSG) produce custom light gauge steel components for many styles of building.
Balfour Beatty to transform Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen
Balfour Beatty has won a £25.7m construction contract to transform the historic Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen on behalf of Aberdeen City Council.
Mick George opens recruitment window
Mick George is looking to build on its ongoing growth by attracting new talent across all areas of its business
Outline planning for Purfleet regeneration gets the green light
The Purfleet regeneration scheme has received outline planning permission after Thurrock Council’s planning committee give the development the green light.
Construction firms fined after employee sustains electrical burns
Two construction companies have been fined after a worker received serious electrical burns during demolition work.
London development permitted despite illegal air pollution levels
A planning application for a housing development in South London has been granted despite the council being warned that residents on the first floor could be at risk from high levels of air pollution.
Graham to build new £18.1m Oxford Brookes University facility
Graham has been selected to design and build the new £18.1m technology and creative industries building at Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Campus.
CPM Group directors banned for construction cartel offences
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has disqualified two former directors of CPM Group following the company’s admission to breaching competition law.
Digital map of underground pipes to ‘save lives’
A digital map of underground pipes and cables is to be produced, to help save lives and reduce the disruption caused when they are struck by mistake.
Reinforced concrete waterproofing and corrosion protection
Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System. Hydrophobic and Pore-blocking Ingredient (HPI) for Membrane-Free, Truly Waterproof Structural Concrete.
Underfloor air conditioning for fabulous Benjamin Street New Build
AET Flexible Space discuss their latest installation of an underfloor air conditioning systems in a newbuild in Turnmill Street, London.
Severfield reaches settlement over Cheesegrater bolt failures
Structural steelwork contractor Severfield has reached a final settlement over bolt failures on the Cheesegrater tower in London, following a five-year legal battle.