CIOB release report on security in the construction industry
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a new report focusing on security and the authorised use of data in the construction sector.
Insurance for construction and engineering projects
We take a look at the different types of insurance that may be required or upheld in connection with a construction and engineering project.
Poor mental health in construction industry ‘the silent epidemic’
Poor mental health in the construction industry has been described as ‘the silent epidemic’ during a speech at IOSH's first annual Construction Conference
Product data: The right road ahead
Alex Small, BIM & digital platforms manager at Tata Steel explores confusion around BIM information and how to bring it to the market.
Construction output rises 2.1%, ONS figures reveal
The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures have shown a slight increase in output in the three months to September.
Leeds scaffolding company fined after forklift truck crushed worker
Whiterose Scaffolding has been fined £54,270 for health and safety breaches leading to life-changing injuries for an employee.
MoD sets out new procurement plan for major projects
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is seeking to modernise its estate and establish a broader and more diverse range of suppliers, with smaller contractors set to get a larger share of its construction budget
Transforming quality with clear visibility and BIM data
BIM data can provide crucial insights into a building’s components, encouraging more robust specification and ultimately a better quality finish.
McAvoy awarded £15m to build new hospital wing using offsite construction
The McAvoy Group has been awarded a £15m contract for the offsite construction of a new wing at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington.
Willmott Dixon Interiors appoint Phil Crowther to lead Midlands office
Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced the appointment of Phil Crowther as director for its new office at Two Snowhill in Birmingham, as it continues to expand its West Midlands team.
BRE and Loughborough Uni complete first phase of dementia-friendly home
The first phase of a new dementia-friendly home on BRE’s Watford Innovation Park, has been completed, having been further developed in partnership by BRE and experts from Loughborough University
Case study: A capital blueprint for modular success
An innovative partnership between award-winning architecture practice astudio and the London Borough of Dagenham & Barking is forging a blueprint for MMC housing development in London
Kent companies fined for damage, gas leak and worker injuries
Kent based Southern Gas Networks Plc (SGN) and Cliffe Contractors Ltd have been fined for damaging a main gas pipe injuring two employees.
MultiPly: American hardwood meets Arup’s engineered timber ambition
Andrew Lawrence of Arup describes London Design Festival's installation, The Smile, as among the most ambitious applications of cross-laminated timber.
Toshiba withdraws from UK nuclear power plant
Toshiba has announced its withdrawal from the UK nuclear power plant construction project after failing to find a buyer.
Councils already failing to meet housebuilding targets, says research
Councils across the UK are failing to meet their housebuilding targets, with some falling more than six years below the intended goal, according to new research by Project Etopia
Grainger teams up with Lewisham council for 300-home scheme
Residential property business Grainger is teaming up with Lewisham Council to build a 300 private rented homes scheme at New Cross Gate
Modular home specialists set up first offsite factory
Modular home specialists Go_Modular are setting up their first offsite factory near Southampton as the business looks to disrupt the traditional housebuilding market
£2m to help local councils take action against rogue landlords
Councils across the country will be able to bid for funding to improve enforcement action against landlords who are not fulfilling their responsibilities.
Is the government embracing offsite construction?
The summer saw two key inquiries by Sir Oliver Letwin and the House of Lords put the spotlight on offsite construction as a way of closing the gap between housing production and the government’s target of 300,000 new properties a year. Tom Shaw, director at Ramboll, discusses their findings – and how the industry must respond
Voyants Solutions industrialises BIM workflows to design iconic station
Voyants Solutions Private Limited was selected to design an iconic new Gwalior Railway Station that would complement the existing station and attract tourism.
Driving innovation: A must for the engineering industry
Robert Plana of international engineering firm Assystem discusses the growing complexity of building and infrastructure projects.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 4
James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the various methods of testing the water permeability of concrete to consider when specifying a product.
Architect appointed for Western Village in Ebbsfleet Garden City
Architecture firm PRP has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner on The Western Village in North Kent, by joint venture development partners, Clarion Housing Group and Countryside
Cyber insurance product to cover UK construction sector
Ensurance UK and Lloyd’s Coverholder, has been appointed as a distributor for a cyber insurance product aimed to cover the UK construction sector
Improving accessibility: Costs climbed after flawed consultation
Ian Streets of About Access discusses how accessibility improvements can be impacted financially by poor consultation process early on.