The construction industry’s digital transformation
Stuart Bell, sales and marketing director at GroupBC, outlines the key reasons why digital adoption is absolutely integral to the construction industry’s future.
Building the foundations for the future of the NHS
Sander van de Rijdt, co-founder and managing director of PlanRadar, looks at how construction’s technological revolution is going to change how our public services are delivered to unlock hours of productivity in UK hospitals.
Spencer Group introduces mental health wellbeing device
Spencer Group has become the first engineering employer to adopt an innovative device to support the mental health wellbeing of its staff.
Build to Last programme boosts Balfour Beatty’s profits
Construction group Balfour Beatty reported a rise in first half pre-tax profit, as its ‘Build To Last’ scheme continues to yield results.
Construction disputes: How to avoid them and what to do
Gary Kitt, UK head of contract solutions, explores the leading causes of construction disputes and discusses what you can do if problems start to arise.
Lyson Architecture fined for misusing the title ‘architect’
Mr Paul Lyon and his company Lyson Architecture Ltd, of Warwickshire, Coventry and London, were each convicted of four charges of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’.
Housebuilder develops innovative modular house design
North East housebuilder Homes by Carlton is to trial an innovative modular house style that could have a major impact on the new homes market.
IES are named finalists in the VIBES Awards 2019
IES has been named as a finalist in the Product Scotland category of this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards!
CBRE Property Maintenance staff to strike at Heathrow
It is not acceptable that the people who work the hardest to generate the profits for a company are the very people who do not get to share in the profits, says GMB London.
Graham wins contract to build new school for Milton Keynes
Graham has been appointed to build Watling Academy, a £40m secondary school that will serve the Western Expansion Area (WEA) and create 1,800 new school places for 11-16 year-olds.
The tranquil face of framing
voestalpine Metsec has created a facility to allow the construction and installation team to incorporate standard construction details for Metframe.
JCT Case Study: Taff Vale redevelopment, Pontypridd
Due to be completed in Spring 2020, the Taff Vale redevelopment scheme is the start of a major new regeneration project for Pontypridd.
The Brexit fire: Could the change of prime minister put it...
The topic of immigration has dominated the Brexit discussion so far and, as an industry which relies so heavily on EU labour, the construction sector is feeling the pressure.
Lovell and Flagship join forces to meet affordable housing demand
Lovell and housing association Flagship Group have entered into a joint venture to secure land for the development of affordable homes.
The importance of a site diary for everyday construction activities
A frustrating part of a subcontractor’s job is getting paid. It can be difficult to prove a piece of work has been done, so a site diary is a must.
Making housing better in a warming world
Simon Storer looks at the thermal efficiency and positive benefits of polyisocyunurate (PIR) and PU insulation and how this essential product can help the UK’s housing stock adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.
Henry Boot acquires social housing contractor
Henry Boot Construction has acquired a majority shareholding in social housing contractor Starfish Commercial Limited.
Caledonian wins £10m modular construction project
Modular construction specialists Caledonian and ENGIE have secured a £10m order for new student accommodation at Station Approach, Hereford.
Council pauses Hereford bypass and Southern link road schemes
Herefordshire County Council has revealed it has put the Hereford bypass and Southern link road schemes on hold in order to review other options.
Grenfell Tower fire: The law of unintended consequences
Peter Vinden, chief executive of the Vinden Partnership, looks at professional indemnity insurance claims and rising premiums in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.
Hotels and the Cementaid Everdure Caltite system
Cementaid Everdure Caltite system: hydrophobic and pore-blocking ingredient (HPI) for membrane-free, truly waterproof structural concrete.
Brick manufacturers continue to increase production numbers
Brick production figures have been rising over recent years and this month’s figures, showing a modest but positive 2.2% rise for the first six months of 2019, demonstrate the result of ongoing investment in the sector.
WISH welcome National Housing Federation as corporate member
WISH the member-based network for women working across every discipline of UK housing, has welcomed the NHF as its latest corporate member.
Steel Construction Institute and third party assessment
The Steel Construction Institute has been a trusted independent source of information and expertise in the steel construction industry for 30 years.
Introducing SVK fibre cement façades
SVK fibre cement façades from Wienerberger offer a fully customisable cladding solution that allows architects and specifiers to experiment with an endless range of creative possibilities.
AIMCH: How digital and offsite construction can transform housebuilding
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) is a pioneering project that puts collaboration, digital working and large-scale offsite manufacturing at the heart of tackling the housing crisis. Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, explains how it works.