Chinese manufacturer pulls out of £1bn Sheffield deal
Sheffield City Council has revealed that its £1bn investment deal with Chinese manufacturing firm, Sichuan Guodong, will no longer take place.
Interserve named as preferred bidder to build education academy
Interserve has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) as the preferred bidder to design and build the £8m Beacon College Special Academy.
Modular buildings to restore fire damaged labs at St Andrews
New purpose-built modular buildings will restore world-leading research facilities at the University of St Andrews following the fire that destroyed the Biomedical Sciences building earlier this year.
Barratt Developments set for record year
Barratt Developments has delivered its highest number of completions for 11 years, as the housebuilders trading update for the year ended 30 June 2019 is revealed.
New applications for fire sprinkler installer CRO card to close
SKILLcard has begun the next phase of the planned closure of CRO application routes following the withdrawal of the CRO card for Medical Equipment Installers.
Axis releases smart buildings & smart cities whitepaper
Axis has announced the release of its latest whitepaper, Smart Buildings & Smart Cities Security, a detailed study of challenges for smart buildings.
Scotframe appoints new business development manager
Scotframe has appointed Danny Johnson to the new role of business development manager for the North of England in response to the demand for timber homes.
Housing the urban population: Solutions for our cites
As highlighted at the recent NHF annual conference, Housing 2019, bringing modular construction into the mainstream will be essential if we are to build more homes and to build them better.
NBS partners with Canadian software reseller SolidCAD
NBS has furthered its global expansion with the announcement of a major partnership with Canadian software reseller, SolidCAD.
Will modular buildings be the homes of the future?
The housing market as we know it is shifting; construction experts are looking for an alternative to conventional homes, and modular buildings could be the answer.
A five step framework to building mental health in construction
Building Mental Health, a portal set up by industry volunteers discuss a framework to help the construction sector develop a positive mental health culture.
APPG launch inquiry into impact of silicosis on construction workers
A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched into the devastating impact that silicosis – a life-shortening lung disease – has on construction workers and their families.
Construction sector must prepare for October VAT changes
The changes required for the VAT Reverse Charge for building and construction sector are significant, and preparations should begin immediately.
High value construction contracts boost activity in June
The latest edition of the Top 50 League Table by Barbour ABI shows that the combined value of construction contracts awarded to the top 50 in June totalled over £4bn.
Local Housing Allowance freeze is fuelling homelessness
New analysis by London Councils shows a significant reduction in the number of homes affordable to Londoners receiving Local Housing Allowance (LHA) over the...
Collapse of Durtnell & Sons confirms construction crisis, says SEC
The SEC Group has warned that the collapse of Britain’s oldest building company, Durtnell & Sons, is further confirmation of the financial crisis hitting the industry.
intu to create new development on doorstep of intu Lakeside
The new development will bring a mix of over 1,000 modern homes to rent, catering for individuals, creating high quality, community living in Essex.
Aster to deliver £10m affordable housing development in Tadley
Housing association Aster Group has secured planning permission to deliver a £10m housing development in Tadley, Hampshire.
Waterfront development launches in Leith
A new residential development is set to launch this weekend (13th July 2019) on the capital’s waterfront as part of the area’s regeneration.
£150m renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport
DfT has announced a renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport station, rail passengers will benefit from improved accessibility and swifter journeys.
Weekly earnings for freelance workers bounce back
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector bounced back last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Trafford Housing Trust and Willmott Dixon to deliver 250 new homes
The development of D’Urton Lane site in Preston will create 250 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and private sale.
Interserve wins £6m Cedars Academy contract
Interserve has commenced work on the redevelopment of The Cedars Academy, in Birstall, Leicestershire, the DfE under the ESFA framework.
Graham revenue sets platform for sustainable growth
The financial year ending 31 March 2019 saw revenues at Graham stabilise at £735m, after a number of consecutive years of growth.
UK brick industry production up by 6.2%
The latest statistics of Building Materials and Components shows the UK brick industry is meeting the growing demands with brick despatches up 3.3%.
Shaping the future of construction with digital technology
Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, discusses digital construction, BIM and smart ways of working in the construction industry.