HSE to target construction firms with asbestos health inspection
The Health and Safety Executive will be targeting construction firms across Great Britain to inspect the measures businesses have put in place to protect their workers from asbestos, silica and wood dust.
Mick George Ltd achieve Sunday Times Top Track 250
Compiled by Fast Track, a research and events company, the Top Track table ranks Britain’s private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales.
Balfour Beatty lands £103m highways contract for Telford and Wrekin
The construction and infrastructure experts announced a seven year, £103 million contract by Telford and Wrekin Council to maintain the borough's highway assets.
ECA to trial virtual reality experience at UK Construction Week
Leading engineering trade association ECA is set to host a virtual reality experience at their stand during UK Construction Week.
Kier secures £42m school and leisure development in Ponteland
Kier has been chosen by Northumberland County Council to deliver a £42m leisure and learning destination space in Ponteland.
New rules to protect thousands of private renters
The government has issued new policies to protect at least 850,000 people in privately rented homes from poor living conditions and overcrowding.
Latest HPI shows stable growth overall for UK house prices
The latest Halifax House Price Index (HPI) has shown that UK house prices have remained stable throughout the latest quarter with a 1.8% increase compared to figures from April-June 2018.
Willmott Dixon trials robotic vest at new school development in Cardiff
Willmott Dixon, the leading independent and construction property services company has partnered with robotics firm Ekso Bionics to trial a high-tech vest which will aid the completion of a new school development in Cardiff.
New gov data shows increase of green belt land released for...
A recent analysis of new government data by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has shown the largest increase of Green Belt land which has been released to build more houses.
FMB celebrate PM’s housing statement to lift council’s borrowing cap
The Federation of Master Builders has said that the government's decision to lift the borrowing cap for councils to allow them to build more homes is a "victory for bold thinking and common sense".
Planners call for councils to raise planning fees to cover admin...
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has urged the HM Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget to allow local authorities in England to raise planning fees to cover the entire costs of the planning application function, if they choose to
Industry experts comment on latest PMI and Brexit fears
Following the release of the latest PMI figures this week, BLP Insurance comments on why, despite moderate growth, the construction industry continues to suffer from short-term thinking.
Access Statements are essential in the information age
About Access discuss how access statements are important for attractions, providing information before visiting. One example discussed is the Emmerdale tour
Stats reveal construction industry gained from £80m R&D tax credit fund
Recent HMRC statistics show the UK construction industry claimed a total of £80m in R&D Tax Credits.
Mick George Environmental offer school asbestos collection for a ‘good gauze’
Following the announcement to remove gauze mats due to risk, Mick George Environmental will be offering asbestos collections from education facilities.
Government measures to improve fire safety bring security into the refurbishment...
New suggested standards for front doors to flats released in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy for the first time bring security compliance into the refurbishment sector
FIA Member numbers soar as new qualifications kick off
New FIA member numbers are rapidly increasing month-on-month, following new qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems.
WYG appoints Stephen Gleave as Strategic Adviser
Professional services firm WYG announced the appointment of Stephen Gleave as Strategic Adviser to its Urban & Landscape Design business.
TRADA and Exova BM TRADA join forces to host one day...
The Better Timber Buildings conference aims to unite the industry to improve the sector's knowledge about building with timber.
AEC launches immersive asbestos and legionella safety training
Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd, the Leading training providers in safety and environmental consultancy have launched a training experience which enables delegates to virtually step into their award winning 'Hazard House'.
District Heating: Wembley Park and the rise of efficient community heating
Crispin Matson explores Ramboll’s role in the Wembley Park project and looks at the challenges of designing a district heating network on such a large scale
Tenant air conditioning fit-out at 180 Great Portland Street for SVC
AET Flexible Space engineers discuss the Cat-B fit-out of underfloor air conditioning at Great Portland Street for the new tenant, SVC
Government announces new housing measures to improve UK housing market
The government has announced new measures to support homebuyers, the building of more homes, to increase building safety and to create a commonwealth games legacy.
UK construction PMI reveals weakest rise for six months
Activity in the UK construction industry slowed to its weakest output in six months in September, according to Markit’s construction PMI
Construction insolvencies rise following the collapse of Carillion
The number of construction firms entering into insolvency increased by 20% following the collapse of Carillion earlier this year, a new study has revealed
Government announces apprenticeship levy reform
In response to industry criticism, the government has revealed several measures it hopes will rescue its failing Apprenticeship Levy scheme