RIAI publishes new BIM pack to support AEC digitalisation
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has published a new BIM pack for use across the construction industry to support the digitalisation of the AEC sector.
Swansea council staff replace Dawnus on Kingsway redevelopment
The previously stalled Kingsway redevelopment in Swansea’s city centre has reopened after council staff replace contractor Dawnus.
Housing maintenance workers plan industrial action over poverty pay
Workers employed by Mears and Mitie undertaking housing maintenance work for Crawley council are preparing for industrial action after nearly a decade of pay cuts.
Severn Trent reveals details of first contractors for AMP7
Severn Trent has announced details of the first contractors it intends to use to deliver its circa £2bn investment in its construction projects for AMP7
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Coventry to trail volumetric modular construction to combat housing crisis
Whitefriars Housing Association is to trial the use of volumetric modular construction homes in a joint project with Coventry City Council.
ENGIE secures £20m Scarborough LIFEstyle scheme
Scarborough Borough Council has approved a planning application by ENGIE, to build a bespoke over 55s housing development in Scarborough.
Buildoffsite welcomes new members
Buildoffsite has announced the latest additions to its membership, as it continues to drive positive change in providing high service in building control, offsite solutions and the UK construction sector.
Heat from HS2 trains could provide energy for new homes
Engineers developing the HS2 hub at Old Oak Common in North West London are proposing plans to tap heat from trains to heat up to 500 new homes.
What are the biggest challenges we face in construction?
Tate Consulting discusses the top five challenges the construction and engineering sector currently faces and how smart technology is evolving to help solve these issues.
Cabinet Office answers urgent question on Interserve
The Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, Oliver Dowden, has reassured government and Interserve suppliers that the refinancing deal will not affect the delivery of public services.
Kier appoints Andrew Davies as new chief executive
Kier Group has announced the appointment of former Wates boss, Andrew Davies as its new chief executive.
£30m loan brings new homes to Basildon using modular construction
More than 760 new homes are being built in Basildon following a £30m funding boost from Homes England, which will see the majority of homes built using modular construction techniques.
Issues and triumphs in the UK construction industry
Following our first editorial board meeting, Andrew Carpenter discusses the issues currently taking hold of the UK construction industry and how the sector as a whole can move forward.
Project Etopia opens modular homes factory in Ellesmere Port
Project Etopia has opened a modular homes factory that will be able to create five three-bedroom homes per day, 2,000 houses a year.
50% increase for economic growth in city centres, says KPMG
The latest research by KPMG shows that new housing developments built in city centres have the potential to stimulate 50% more economic growth than similar developments.
Construction sites open to the public for Open Doors Week 2019
Open Doors, a campaign which sees live construction sites open their doors to the public, has kicked-off today (18 March) until 23 March with over 6,000 visitors taking part in site visits.
Ramboll appoints new head of sustainability
Ramboll has announced the appointment of Phil Kelly as its new head of Sustainability and Building Physics.
BREEAM introduces new pre-approval process
BREEAM has introduced a new pre-approval process for its schemes, this new process enables a general sustainability specification that is applicable to multiple projects to be evaluated by BRE Global.
Construction company fined £900,000 after fatal wall collapse
A construction company has been fined £900,000 after an employee died when he sustained head injuries when a wall collapsed on a construction site at Lyme Regis.
WSP awarded landmark pedestrian cycle bridge contract
A new footbridge, located in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, will offer a safer, traffic-free crossing of the River Great Ouse, as WSP wins the contract for the new landmark pedestrian cycle bridge.
The Bartlett appoints Professor Lindner as new Dean
The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment of University College London (UCL), has announced Professor Christoph Lindner as its new Dean – as it marks its 100th anniversary.
Partner sought for new £200m riverside quarter in South Tyneside
A £200m riverside quarter is set to take a major step forward as South Tyneside Council seeks a development partner.
Dawnus collapse dubbed a “Welsh Carillion”
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Wales/Cymru has called the collapse of Dawnus a “Welsh Carillion”.
Interserve rescue plan rejected as company files for administration
Interserve has announced the appointment of Ernst & Yung LLP as administrators as it sells the company to a new firm controlled by its lenders.
New Antarctic Wharf project hits major milestone
A major milestone has been reached on the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) new Antarctic Wharf project at Rothera Research Station.
SCF reveals contractors for fourth generation construction framework
Southern Construction Framework (SCF) has announced the launch of the fourth generation of its construction framework.