Next steps in the redevelopment project of the Scottish National Gallery
January 2019 will bring the next steps in the redevelopment project of the Scottish National Gallery.
Construction work begins on Northestowe Homes England office
Construction work has begun on the new Homes England office in Northestowe, which is being constructed using a full modular system.
Director sentenced for sales of prohibited substances
A company director has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for the online sale of products containing prohibited substances
Amiri to build Fareham College’s new Civil Engineering Training Centre
Fareham College has acquired planning permission and appointed a building contractor for its new Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) in partnership with the Solent Civil Engineering Employers Group.
Greater Manchester to introduce ‘presumption against’ fracking
Greater Manchester will introduce planning measures creating a "presumption against" fracking for shale gas, the city region's mayor has said.
Sustainable innovations shaping construction
With the UK construction, operation and maintenance industry accounting for 48% of the UK’s carbon emissions, the focus of many innovations in construction is now on reducing the construction sector's CO2 output.
Building work at St Albans Cathedral enters new phase
Work on St Albans Cathedral has entered a new phase, as Thomas Sinden is appointed principal contractor for the expansion and renovation of one of the nation’s highest-profile Cathedrals.
Accessibility commitments – Keeping New Year resolutions
Ian Streets of About Access discusses how keeping true to accessibility goals can be tricky - stick to those New Year resolutions for a more inclusive world
Brandsafway announces acquisition of Lyndon Scaffolding
BrandSafway has acquired Lyndon Scaffolding and its subsidiary Taylor’s Hoists, in a move that will bring together a full range of scaffolding solutions.
UfAC services upgrade at Bond Works
AET Flexible Space have just completed a major upgrade of the underfloor air conditioning system at a historic building located in the Clerkenwell area of London, The Bond Works building at 77-79 Farringdon Road.
GMB welcomes unfair dismissal ruling of housing officers
Trade union GMB London has welcomed the unfair dismissal ruling in an employment tribunal for three housing officers dismissed by Barking and Dagenham Council.
NWCH reveals successful contractors for high value framework
The North West Construction Hub has revealed the list of contractors for its third generation high value framework deal for projects valued at more than £8m.
Queen’s Quay set for Scotland’s first large-scale water source heat pump
The £250m Queen’s Quay regeneration project in Clydebank is set to be the site of one of the UK’s most exciting energy projects, creating Scotland’s first of its kind large-scale water source heat pump scheme.
Housing tech: A look inside the home of the future
There’s no doubt that homes are becoming smarter and more connected to the world of internet-enabled devices, but what does this mean for the planning and construction industries?
Construction growth indicates lacklustre end to 2018
Construction growth eased to a three-month low and new orders expanded at a relatively subdued pace, according to the latest UK construction PMI
City Corporation releases new images of City Cluster skyline in 2026
The City of London Corporation has released images of how its City Cluster skyline will look in 2026, with a preview of 100 Leadenhall Street.
Homes England supports modular build pilot scheme
Homes England is encouraging partners to develop and use modern methods of construction (MMC) through a range of initiatives and the provision of development finance.
WSP to develop new Transport Strategy for TfSE
WSP, one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms has been appointed by Transport for the South East (TfSE) to develop a new transport strategy that will help unlock growth in the South East.
Costain reveals promising year ahead
Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has revealed that it continues to perform well in the second half and expects to deliver full-year results in line with the Board’s expectations.
Firms fail to grasp Apprenticeship Levy opportunities, says research
Large numbers of employees and businesses in the North West still know nothing about the Apprenticeship Levy, according to new independent research.
The worst decade of housebuilding since WW2
Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) analysis has revealed the 2010s will see the least amount of new houses built since WW2.
Graham awarded £25m Gramophone Works contract
Graham has been awarded a £25m design and build contract for phase 2 works on the Gramophone Works, a new commercial campus in Kensal Rise, London.
Housing association CEO calls for Brexit compromise
Chief executive of Unity, a prominent BME-led housing association, called on Westminster politicians to “grasp the Brexit nettle”, to prevent local communities experiencing a reality of chaos as the UK’s exit from the EU swiftly approaches.
Pay ratio regulations force construction companies to be more transparent
Pay ratio regulations are set to come into force for large UK construction companies with over 250 employees, as businesses must disclose pay for top bosses.
Micro robots to fix underground pipe network
New micro robots will be built to repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future.
Under the spotlight: Top construction trends
Technology is having a profound impact on the construction industry as it embraces innovative and disruptive technologies that were once thought to be science-fiction. Here we take a look at the trends shaping the industry and how companies are staying on top by adopting the latest cutting-edge techniques