Ebbsfleet Cross development set for new homes
Bellway Homes has been given the go-ahead by the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation for the development of new homes on Ebbsfleet Cross.
Planners condemn permitted development rights
Permitted development rights that bypass local scrutiny to deliver housing in England put quality and affordability at risk, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Providing for construction’s digital future
Peter Jansen, Construction Lawyer at Keystone Law, discusses construction’s digital future with a focus on BIM and data ownership.
Hidden air pollution in the workplace continues to impact health
Siemens Building Technologies: employers are taking action to avoid sick building syndrome due to hidden air pollution
Unite launches period dignity campaign for female construction workers
Unite has launched a campaign to ensure that female workers in the construction sector can have period dignity in the workplace.
Freelance builders experience boost in earnings
Payroll company Hudson Contract has released its pay trends across the construction industry for December 2018, revealing the year ended on a high note for freelance builders, with earnings up by 2.68%.
A buyer’s guide to vehicle tracking
If your GPS tracking system helped you take on more work each week – and if overtime payments could be reduced by several hours – what would your return be per employee?
PCA launches apprenticeship for structural waterproofing
The Property Care Association (PCA) has launched a specialist trade apprenticeship, aimed at the unique needs of the structural waterproofing sector.
Graitec acquires EDM solutions specialist Opentree
Graitec, an international BIM, fabrication and design software developer for AEC has announced the acquisition of UK based company Opentree.
Stress and mental health issues in construction
With long hours, demanding workloads and projects that are often short-term and far from home, it’s no surprise that construction is a high-risk industry for workplace stress.
Homes England announces £70m for new homes in Northamptonshire
Around 8,500 new houses will be built in Northamptonshire following a £70m funding injection from Homes England, the government’s housing delivery agency.
Property Level Protection: The state of the market
Millions of homes are at risk of flooding, yet take-up of property resilience measures still faces a number of barriers. Aquobex examines the market.
Planning reforms will lead to substandard housing, says RIBA
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has expressed significant concerns in its response to the government consultation on planning reforms.
How offsite manufacturing can help tackle issues in construction
Dario Teixeira, engineering manager at MIDFIX, explores how adopting new technology and using modern methods of construction could help address productivity and labour issues in the construction industry.
Contractor achieves world first ISO 18404 certification
Contractor and developer Gilbert & Goode has become the first company in the world to achieve the international certification ISO 18404 for Lean and Six Sigma.
HS2 plans to encourage cleaner emissions standards
All diesel HGVs working the length of the HS2 project will be powered by the cleanest available Euro VI engines, going beyond current standards set in the UK.
Hawk Plant falls into administration
Hawk Plant and five of its subsidiaries have fallen into administration, as representatives from EY’s restructuring team are appointed as joint administrators.
New crane safety guidance released
The CPA’s Crane Interest Group has launched a new publication entitled ‘Good Practice Guide: Requirements for Mobile Cranes alongside Railways Controlled by Network Rail’.
Industry predictions 2019: Engineering, construction & infrastructure
2019 will see a digital leap forward as many construction companies explore implementing integrated business software into projects for the very first time.
Wales injects £210m to support self-builders
Building your own home in Wales will become easier thanks to a new £210m scheme announced by the Welsh Government.
Hobson & Porter awarded £5.8m Aura Innovation Centre
Contractor Hobson & Porter has been awarded a £5.8m contract to construct the Aura Innovation Centre at Hessle’s Bridgehead Business Park for the University of Hull.
Digitally transform or die!
How do you know what 'good' looks like when it comes to systems adoption and digital maturity? GroupBC and Eque2 set out some simple steps for improvement.
Offsite would bolster Shelter’s 3m social homes vision, says Actis
A report published by housing charity Shelter stating that three million new social homes are required to solve the housing crisis will require practical as well as economic and political assistance, says insulation specialist Actis.
Engineering-out domestic burglary
Door hinges that ‘engineer out’ crime can be a simple, cost-effective way to prevent break-ins as part of the Secured By Design approach to housing.
Carillion’s collapse: One year later
Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, has warned that a year after Carillion’s collapse the government’s inaction is putting jobs at risk and could result in future corporate meltdowns.
£10m regeneration programme for North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire Council is set to launch a multi-million pound regeneration of its Council housing estates.