Housebuilder Redrow announces 100 new apprenticeship places for 2017
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week housebuilder Redrow has revealed a hundred new apprenticeships for the year ahead
Green infrastructure design challenge launched at Ecobuild
The CIBSE and UK Climate Impacts Programme have launched a competition that focuses on green infrastructure design and the challenges this brings
Building maintenance firm collapses with 46 members of staff made redundant
A Nottingham-based building maintenance firm has gone into administration, with all members of staff losing their jobs
Small housing developments dominate London’s pipeline, but only provide one in...
More support is needed for small housing developments to ensure demand for new property in the capital is met, says new analysis
Why building control officers are vital for enforcing building regulations –...
Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.
Edinburgh build to rent village gets go ahead following £215m agreement
A new joint venture will see 525 new homes developed as part of a £215m Edinburgh build to rent scheme
Developer Moda Living and investment...
Residential Waste Collections: just like the ‘good-old days’
Mick George Ltd discuss residential waste collections and the services they offer to tackle the growing demand
Once-upon-a-time homeowners didn’t have to worry about rubbish...
Builders are more likely to be hired by householders if they...
New data has revealed 50 per cent of householders are more likely to hire builders who have apprentices on their books
Structural waterproofing session to target housebuilder audience at NHBC event
The Property Care Association is to host a structural waterproofing session at the NHBC roadshow to bring the issue to the attention of housebuilders
New build homes: 51 per cent of homeowners report faults on...
A new survey has revealed more than half of new build homes in England have experienced problems with construction, fittings and utilities
Planning application fees increase opposed by Scottish housebuilders
A proposal from the Scottish government to raise planning application fees has been challenged by housebuilders
Cyber security project aimed at protecting construction industry assets wins funding
A new cyber security project has been awarded a major research grant from the EU to help protect construction industry assets
Time to top-up accessibility training at First Group and Starbucks
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Construction industry sees slight growth in February but costs continue to...
February gives a mixed picture for the construction industry with growth offset by a slowdown in new orders and rapidly rising costs
Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?
A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage
PLANTWORX 2017 confirms over 100 new exhibitors for the event
The PLANTWORX 2017 Construction Machinery Exhibition, set to be hosted in June, will showcase the latest innovation in plant equipment
Party Wall: what is covered by Permitted Development Rights?
Alex. M. Frame, President of FPWS outlines where the law stands and the considerations to make when it comes to the issue of the party wall
2D drawings – Out of date working practices
Creating 2D drawings from 3D designs is now the most efficient way of working, Martin Young of Cassidy Forsythe discusses the reasons
Are you still producing...
New build homes are out of reach for 80 per cent...
Research has revealed that some 80 per cent of working families are unable to afford to buy new build homes, even with government help schemes
Costain sees profit boom as infrastructure spending grows
Contractor Costain has reported a growth in profits as it focuses its attention on infrastructure and utilising technology-based solutions
CIOB joins Build UK to deliver a joined-up construction sector
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of Build UK, creating greater unity in the construction sector
Health and safety failings behind a floor collapse at Balfour Beatty...
A fine has been handed to Balfour Beatty for health and safety failings after a floor collapsed at a housing development site, injuring a worker
CDM 2015 to remain unchanged following review into cutting housebuilding red...
The government will the leave the CDM Regulation 2015 unchanged following a review into the housebuilding sector
Digitising Construction conference to be held in London to highlight BIM...
A jointly hosted conference on Digitising Construction is to be hosted in London to discuss the practicalities of BIM adoption
Hyundai launches two new plant equipment machines
Plant equipment manufacturer Hyundai has added two new construction machines with the launch of a new wheeled loader and mini excavator
Construction sector can solve some of the major challenges facing government
A new report, set to launch this afternoon, will outline how the construction sector can solve some of the current problems in the UK