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
Combustible cladding ban should apply to all high-rise buildings, says IOSH
A ban on combustible cladding in the UK should apply to all new high-rise buildings, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Underfloor air conditioning fit-out at Hammersley House, 6 Warwick Street
AET Flexible Space, underfloor air conditioning specialists completed the Cat-A finish for this West End project at 6 Warwick Street early in 2018.
West Sussex council launch £2.4m safety scheme for A285
West Sussex Highways has successful bid for the Department for Transport's £2.4 million Safer Roads Fund to improve the dangerous road between Halnaker and Petworth.
Willmott Dixon’s finance director leaves
Willmott Dixon’s finance director, Philip Wainwright, has been replaced by former trainee of the year Graham Dundas
HSE dust blitz to address construction site risks
A new HSE campaign is set to tackle the dangers of site dust, as it targets the construction industry with a specific focus on respiratory risks and occupational lung disease
Barratt to test site workforce for alcohol and drugs use
One of the UK’s largest residential property development companies has begun testing its site workforce for alcohol and illegal drugs use
JCB reveals record turnover and machine sales in 2017
JCB has announced record turnover and machine sales in 2017, as global markets continued to rebound strongly during the year
Lovell to boost council housing in Liverpool
Lovell Homes, on behalf of Foundations, has submitted a detailed planning application for a £14m council housing development in Liverpool
Female engineer behind Trump Tower says President has “done zero for...
This week in Manchester, Barbara Res – the woman appointed by Donald Trump in 1980 to manage the construction of Trump Tower – spoke to people in the construction industry about the challenges of being an engineer on one of the world’s most iconic buildings, along with the issues faced by women in construction
New BIM e-learning platform to boost construction companies in Scotland
Construction businesses in Scotland can now boost their BIM knowledge without leaving the office, thanks to Construction Scotland Innovation Centre’s (CSIC) free new e-learning platform
London Green gets go-ahead for Bromley residential scheme
Residential property developer and investor, London Green, has secured planning permission on appeal to redevelop a vacant office building in the London Borough of Bromley
Graitec launches BIMUp to support customers entering into BIM
Graitec, an international BIM, Fabrication and Design software developer for AEC has announced that is has launched Graitec BIMUp
Industry experts announced for CITB’s Nation Councils
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the new members of its Nation Councils for England, Scotland and Wales
Construction sector falls from list of top 10 jobs for young...
The construction sector has slumped to 12th place on the list of top jobs for people aged 22-29, according to data from the Office of National Statistics
Maidenhead regeneration plans given the green light
A major redevelopment site in Maidenhead has received planning approval as part of a wider plan to regenerate the town
Delayed Royal Liverpool Hospital gains public funding
The government has announced that it will offer public sector funding to the Royal Liverpool Hospital so that construction can resume
NBS and GRAPHISOFT announce major collaboration
NBS and GRAPHISOFT UK have announced a strategic partnership that will see major collaboration between the two companies in 2019 and beyond
BAM & Sisk awarded £120m Leeds public transport investment programme
Leeds City Council has named BAM Nutall and John Sisk & Son as its construction partners to deliver a £120m Leeds Public Transport Investment...
FARO and STORMBEE partner to optimize traceable construction
FARO® and STORMBEE® have partnered to offer an integrated, cost-effective airborne 3D scanning solution as part of FARO’s Traceable Construction
Innovative joint venture to deliver engineering works at Hinkley Point C
Representatives from Altrad, Balfour Beatty Bailey, Cavendish Nuclear and Doosan Babcock have joined forces to officially form the MEH Joint Venture; an innovative new...