Man arrested on suspicion of modern slavery in construction
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences within the construction industry as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.
Vital Energi secures £3.8m Royal Warwick Square project
Berkeley Group has awarded the Royal Warwick Square project to Vital Energi, to deliver an extension of the mechanical and electrical infrastructure installation for the £3.8m energy solution.
Mick George Ltd land Northstowe education campus package
Having gained approval in Q4 2018, development is now underway on the creation of Cambridgeshire’s largest education campus at Northstowe.
How modularisation is transforming plant design
Dave Friar, international operations director at engineering solutions provider Boulting, explores the concept of modularisation and how it is transforming the design and build process both at home and overseas.
Work begins on £18m Nottingham student accommodation development
Contractor nmcn has announced that works have commenced on the £18m Nottingham student accommodation development on Talbot Street.
FRC offers further information on Carillion investigation
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has provided further information regarding its investigation into the Carillion collapse.
AHCI expands its technical team
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has added six new members of staff to their technical team over the past six months, reflecting the rapid growth of the business.
Innovative concrete to transform urban environments
A team from the University of Dundee say they are able to replicate colours within cement pastes and concretes in a move that could transform the look of urban environments and landmarks.
Disgruntled builder smashes up Travelodge
A disgruntled builder has been filmed smashing up a new Travelodge in Liverpool – allegedly due to unpaid wages amounting to £600.
Kier chief executive Haydn Mursell to step down
Kier Group’s board has decided to appoint a new leader to head the company, meaning its chief executive Haydn Mursell will stand down and leave the business with immediate effect.
UK BIM Alliance Executive Team gets a boost
Andy Boutle, head of BIM Regional Building at Kier, Sarah Davidson, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham and Shaun Farrell, UK Information Manager Service Lead at BuroHappold have joined the UK BIM Alliance Executive Team.
Micro-homes will help ease London’s housing crisis, says new report
Micro-homes could be a partial solution for cities like London to expand choice for young professionals and help combat the housing crisis, according to a new report.
Step inside digital infrastructure projects
3D Repo and Mission Room have partnered up to enhance digital infrastructure, with the integration of a cloud solution and 360° visualisation products.
Resin repairs for decayed timbers
Resin repairs offer a practical, quick and cost-effective option for the repair of decayed large sectioned timbers.
UK construction growth downgraded as Brexit uncertainty continues
The outlook for the UK’s construction industry has been downgraded, as Brexit-related uncertainty intensifies, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest forecasts.
Major milestone reached for Glasgow healthcare projects
BAM Construction has closed a deal on two healthcare projects which are being delivered for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by hub West Scotland.
Technical advice: Underfloor heating & floor screeds
Warranty provider Premier Guarantee provides guidance on the key considerations for designing and installing UFH systems embedded in floor screeds.
National Gallery interiors to be updated by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon Interiors have been chosen to transform key areas of the iconic National Gallery in London.
CECA urge government to promote a collaborative rail sector
Civil engineering contractors have urged the government to promote a more collaborative rail sector in order to deliver a world-class railway.
Adding value, expertise and service to cost-effective construction solutions
With eight decades of experience behind it, voestalpine Metsec plc is pioneering offsite framing in the construction industry.
Plantforce Rentals announces acquisition of Hawk Plant
Plantforce Rentals have agreed to acquire the assets and staff from Hawk Plant at the Hinkley Point C power station project in Somerset.
A framework for offsite success
Tony Woods, head of construction in the LHC Technical team, explains the pivotal role LHC plays bringing standards, innovation and procurement together.
First modular home in Birmingham gets the go-ahead
Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), Birmingham City Council’s housebuilding arm, has received planning permission to install its first modular home.
Drone usage increases in UK construction
The number of construction companies using drone technology in the UK and Ireland has increased significantly, although more advanced digital/reality capture outputs continue to be underutilised.
Offsite Solutions awarded £1.6m contract for Crown Student Living
Crown Place in Swansea will be Offsite Solutions’ sixth and largest student accommodation scheme for the developer and brings the total value of its projects for Crown Student Living to £6.8 million
Construction work starts on Speke housing development
Work has begun on a multi-million pound development which will provide much-needed family homes in Speke, with up to 26 modular homes available to move into this Spring.