New law unveiled to protect renters’ and landlords’ money
Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP has brought forward new legislation to strengthen protections for money held by property agents.
International Women’s Day: Diversity in the planning industry
With International Women’s Day firmly here, Emma Walker, associate director at Turley and chair of the RTPI Northern Ireland Executive Committee, shares her advice for women considering a career in planning.
Is the AECO industry finally ready to embrace technology?
The architecture, engineering, construction and owner sector has been slow to adopt new technology – but there are signs that is changing.
Staticus wins façade contract for Tottenham Hale tower
Staticus has been appointed as the façade contractor for the 32-storey, 107-meter-high mixed-use Tottenham Hale tower, which will consist of 279 homes and commercial spaces.
Mace appoints Paul Kelly as director for strategic advisory
Mace has appointed Paul Kelly to lead on strategic advisory, a key growth area of its wider consultancy division.
Workers at Forterra’s Newbury site to strike over pay dispute
GMB, the trade union for members working at heavy building materials supplier, Forterra’s Newbury site, have announced strike action after a pay dispute.
Digital transformation of global real estate
The British Property Federation has published new research, The LIQUID report, setting out how the UK can build on its successes to lead the digital transformation of global real estate.
Mick George Ltd invests in soil stabilisation kit
Specialist contractor Mick George Ltd has invested more than £500,000 on a Wirtgen 250i ‘S Pack’ to grow its soil stabilisation division.
Crossrail boss refuses to set specific opening date for railway
The chief executive of Crossrail has refused to set a solid date for when the railway will open, instead stating that the firm “very, very much wants to get this done in 2020”.
Embracing new technology in construction
As we move forward in 2019 it is a good time to consider some of the opportunities and challenges the building, construction and infrastructure industries.
Bentley invests in Digital Water Works to boost digital twins
Digital Water Works, a global innovator of digital twin solutions for smart wet infrastructure, has announced a strategic investment in the firm by Bentley Systems.
JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of...
70 St Mary Axe 'The Can of Ham': A JCT Design and Build Contract provided the contract solution. Available from www.jctltd.co.uk.
HLM Architects supports students in apprenticeships
HLM Architects, part of the Trailblazer group, is supporting Daniel Stokes and its team as one of the first apprentices.
Lovell appoints ex-Laing O’Rourke boss as new Cardiff MD
Lovell has appointed James Duffett as its new regional managing director for South Wales and the South West, as the company targets further expansion.
Digitising airport construction
Raymond Millar from The McAvoy Group, looks at how offsite construction and latest digital technology can expand passenger boarding facilities.
Company fined for water quality failings in Worcester
Pure Water Environmental Services Ltd has been fined after failings which led to the contamination of drinking water supply to 83 residential apartments located in Worcester.
£20m funding boost to revitalise town centres
Almost £20m of funding has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to help accelerate local authority plans to revitalise town centres.
L&Q Group to build 450 new quality homes
Beauchamp Park will see 450 quality homes, including at least 40% affordable housing, brought to the 20.9-hectare site south of Gallows Hill and west of Europa Way.
Mike Foy appointed as CIOB vice president
Mike Foy, currently at the Department for Education assisting on the implementation of Modern Methods of Construction for its schools programme, has been appointed vice president of the CIOB.
CPA urges construction sector to prepare for Brexit
With less than four weeks to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the CPA has urged the construction sector to consider contingency planning and to be aware of potential delays in the construction supply chain.
University of Edinburgh award £70m contract to Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has secured a £70m contract to deliver the Edinburgh Futures Institute, a flagship refurbishment and extension project on behalf of the University of Edinburgh.
Liverpool Chinatown contractor banned for 7 years
The director of the company responsible for developing Liverpool’s Chinatown has been disqualified for seven years following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.
Women build new perception of roles in construction
As National Apprenticeship Week is upon us, ASW Property Services discusses how opportunities traditionally associated with men are becoming more available to women in the construction sector.
Man imprisoned for digger rampage on new homes
A former plant operator has been sentenced after he used a digger to cause £4m worth of damage to brand new bungalows in Buntingford in a dispute over wages.
Thomas Sinden wins £6m residential development contract
Contractor Thomas Sinden has secured a £6m contract to build 30 new residential homes for KAIYANG Real Estate Ltd in Chingford, London.
Costain chief executive to step down after 14 years
Costain has announced that Andrew Wyllie CBE is retiring as chief executive of the infrastructure specialist after 14 years at the helm.