Plastics in construction – Impacts, issues and alternatives
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products’ (ASBP) third annual conference and exhibition will explore ‘Plastics in Construction – Issues, Impacts and Alternatives’.
Wates chief outlines corporate governance standards for private companies
A new code for the corporate governance of large private companies has been launched, providing a framework to meet legal requirements and to promote long-term success among private companies.
Advantage wins Insurance Company of the Year at Manchester awards
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) won the prestigious Insurance Company of the Year award at the Manchester Business Awards.
Interserve rescue plan leads to 75% plummet in shares
Shares in Interserve – one of the UK's largest providers of public services – have lost more than 75% of their value after it revealed it is seeking a rescue deal.
Report sheds light on community-led solutions to housing crisis
A new report has revealed how community-led housing has the potential to generate a wealth of benefits amidst the housing crisis.
Kier celebrates 1000th project through Minor Works frameworks
Kier's 1000th project procured through the Scape National Minor Works framework will create a single-storey adult day care centre.
£300m Blackpool leisure development plans announced
The Blackpool Central development is set to bring world-class attractions to the Golden Mile with plans to start building in 2020.
New app to support construction workers mental health
A new app launched by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and construction software firm ‘COINS’ and ‘Building Mental Health’ aims to address the ongoing mental health issues in the construction industry.
No-deal Brexit could cost insulation manufacturer £85,000 per year
Family owned insulation manufacturer, SuperFOIL Insulation estimates that a no-deal Brexit could cost it £45,000 to £85,000 per year.
Works begin on new paper separation plant in Kings Lynn
Mick George discuss their involvement in the new development for a paper separation plant, operated by Palm Paper Ltd, in Norfolk.
Facility Management and blockchain
There has been quite a bit of “noise” in property and FM in the last year or so about “blockchain” and the potential benefits it may have for our industry. At RLB, more clients are asking us “what exactly is it? And why do they need to know about it?
Offsite Solutions launches new apprenticeship scheme
The UK’s leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has launched an apprenticeship scheme to attract new talent into offsite manufacturing.
Phase 2 plans submitted for £112.1m Leeds flood defence scheme
Plans for the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire have now been submitted.
St.Modwen to deliver new homes thanks to Homes England loan
St. Modwen Properties PLC is ready to use the funds from the £75 million Homes England infrastructure loan this month to deliver thousands of new homes.
Planning granted for £300m Anglia Square regeneration
Housebuilder Weston Homes, together with landowner Columbia Threadneedle, has received a Resolution to Grant planning permission for their proposals to regenerate Anglia Square in Norwich.
Vastint joins Considerate Constructors Scheme
Real estate organisation Vastint has joined the Considerate Constructors Scheme as a Client Partner.
First ever permanent works pile using zero cement concrete installed
Keltbray Piling achieved a new landmark for the UK construction industry last month by installing the first ever permanent works pile using a zero cement concrete, Cemfree.
BSRIA launches White Paper on Smart Building Technology
BSRIA has launched its White Paper on ‘Megatrends: Smart Building Technology’, which highlights that technology is in the process of transforming almost every aspect of society.
High-Speed Rail Institute plans backed by Yorkshire investment committee
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Investment Committee has backed plans to develop a new £39 million High Speed Rail Institute in Leeds.
UKAS accredited fire testing facility to transform construction industry
Fire safety specialists Efectis France and Ulster University have opened a new full-scale UKAS accredited fire testing facility in the Jordanstown Campus.
Loan secured for the world’s greenest office buildings
UK property developer Argent has secured a £400m loan facility on behalf of the King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) to support the development of two of the world’s greenest office buildings.
FMB blames Apprenticeship Levy for fall in Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship rates are plummeting because of the Apprenticeship Levy which needs to be made more flexible, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
More branded retailers occupy the UK’s listed buildings
New research has revealed that more commercial businesses across the UK are choosing to trade from listed buildings.
Report urges Government to tackle poor payment practices
The Government should introduce a tougher regime to tackle larger companies who treat small businesses ‘disgracefully’ by enforcing long payment terms or paying their suppliers late, according to a new report.
HS2 and Crossrail chairman Sir Terry Morgan quits
The Department for Transport has confirmed that the HS2 and Crossrail Chairman, Sir Terry Morgan, has resigned.
TfL and Barratt get the green light for Blackhorse Point development
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it has been given the go-ahead to start building hundreds of new homes working with Barratt London as part of its Property Partnership Framework.