The science behind the best insulation retrofits
Rob McCormack, director of Consultancy, Investigation, Training, discusses the key issues to address to ensure the successful installation of cavity wall insulation
Highways England reveal 13 contractors for £8.7bn framework
Highways England has announced a deal with 13 contractors to collaborate regionally to carry out up to £8.7bn worth of work on England’s motorways
Innovations in timber and offsite construction
Lewis Taylor of TRADA discusses the evolution of offsite timber frame construction into a fully modern method of delivering high quality, cost-effective and sustainable buildings
Elecosoft acquires interior visualisation software business
Elecosoft plc has announced its acquisition of active online GmbH (active online), a visualisation software business specialising in soft furnishing and materials
Construction skills shortages? Or skills opportunities?!
Daniel Leech member of the Buildoffsite Governing Forum and Group Director, Technical Design Services Group, discusses the opportunities for the construction industry, despite the on-going skills shortage
The importance of having basement waterproofing systems
“Basement waterproofing” is the generic name given to using a variety of techniques to prevent water from penetrating into a basement. Having a basement waterproofed correctly will ensure that a damp, dark cellar can be converted into dry, habitable space.
McBains to advise on London’s tallest modular towers
McBains has been appointed to give strategic and technical advice on the development of the world's tallest modular towers in Croydon, South London.
Homes England loans £20m to Skelton Gate development
JPG are engaged as lead consultant to design the infrastructure and development plot arrangements at Skelton Gate in Leeds, which has just secured a £20m loan from Homes England
Tianjin Tianhe advances BIM in construction of the largest sea bridge
A network of islands in the Yangtze River Delta, south of Shanghai, will be connected by the longest sea bridge network in the world
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No change in workplace injuries for construction sector
Recent statistics from the Health and Safety Executive has shown no significant change in the number of ill health and injuries in the construction sector.
Contractor receives £90k fine for unlicensed asbestos removal
Norwich-based construction firm Y Construction has been fined £90,000 for carrying out asbestos cleaning work without a license
London joins global drive to make new buildings net zero carbon...
In August, London joined 18 other cities, including Paris, New York, Sydney and Tokyo, representing a total of 130 million citizens, in pledging to ensure that new buildings operate at net zero carbon by 2030
Investigating integrated security at the design and planning stage
Stewart Liberatore, projects director at RWS discusses integrated security and working more closely with the design and planning process.
How offsite is set to revive the ailing housebuilding industry
Geoff Fawkes, director of The McAvoy Group, looks at how offsite construction is helping to address the housing crisis by increasing productivity.
McBains announce senior management changes to take immediate effect
Leading property, construction and design consultancy McBains, has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure.
Three firms join construction skills scheme to support the built environment
Black & White Engineering, s h e d and James Christopher Consulting now sponsor a training scheme which works to attract the best talent into the sector.
Offsite construction bringing benefits onsite
As quality over cost becomes key driver, offsite manufacturing provides greater product assurances, says Adam Cafer, technical manager at Polypipe Terrain
Codes of practice – BS 7273-4: 2015 explained
Reading and understanding standards and codes of practice is the fire industry professional’s bread and butter – but sometimes there are issues.
Willmott Dixon launches pre-design facilities for healthcare
Willmott Dixon is bringing its pre-design concepts to the healthcare market following the success of Sunesis and CODE which have secured the company over £200m in orders in the last five years
Council rely on modular homes to reduce waiting time for houses
In a bid to reduce the waiting time for houses, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council are trailblazing the use of modular homes
A modern solution to London’s housing crisis?
Erica Belcher of Centre for London, explains how Modern Methods of Construction can help London to improve quality of homes during the housing crisis.
Construction Disputes – to Mediate or Adjudicate?
Peter Vinden, Chief Executive of The Vinden Partnership discusses mediation as a method to resolve construction disputes.
The Endangered List: Charting the UK’s at-risk buildings
The Victorian Society’s 2018 list of endangered Victorian and Edwardian buildings highlights historically important structures in need of urgent care.
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The impact of developer-led regeneration on Greater Manchester
Professor Karel Williams of Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester explores regeneration in Greater Manchester.
Steven A. Hunt Associates to build cancer care centre in Liverpool
Steven A. Hunt Associates have secured a six figure contract to build an advanced cancer care centre in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter next year.