Women build new perception of roles in construction
As National Apprenticeship Week is upon us, ASW Property Services discusses how opportunities traditionally associated with men are becoming more available to women in the construction sector.
Man imprisoned for digger rampage on new homes
A former plant operator has been sentenced after he used a digger to cause £4m worth of damage to brand new bungalows in Buntingford in a dispute over wages.
Thomas Sinden wins £6m residential development contract
Contractor Thomas Sinden has secured a £6m contract to build 30 new residential homes for KAIYANG Real Estate Ltd in Chingford, London.
Costain chief executive to step down after 14 years
Costain has announced that Andrew Wyllie CBE is retiring as chief executive of the infrastructure specialist after 14 years at the helm.
Stylish conversion of three Listed buildings are up for an award
Selectaglaze discuss the recent conversion of listed buildings in Berkshire, reinstating some original designs to return the property to it's former glory.
Interserve’s board rebuffs Coltrane’s advances
The board of Interserve has rejected attempts by shareholder Coltrane Asset Management to alter its rescue deal .
How 3D tech is mapping the future of eco-home innovation
As planning and building teams seek to improve efficiencies and cut costs on projects, Sven Van Duffelen, from 3D mobile mapping and monitoring specialist...
Researchers find new way to protect concrete from fire damage
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new way of protecting concrete from fire damage by using materials recycled from old tyres.
Degree apprenticeship approved for town planners
The government has approved the first degree-level apprenticeships for town planners, which will combine a mixture of academic education and practical experience.
Heritage and innovation combines to deliver unique new build
BIM played a key role in blending a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with state-of-the-art office space at the award-winning 66 Queen Square.
HS2 hit by legal claim over Old Oak Common contract
US engineering firm Bechtel has filed a legal claim against HS2 after it failed to secure a £1bn contract to build Old Oak Common station.
The CLC appoints two new members
Professor Jennifer Whyte and Chris Carr have been appointed by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to broaden its representation of the industry.
Opinion: Hackitt Review and the mutuals policy
Paul from the ACAI looks at how the Hackitt review risks reducing building control competition and how it could cause the government’s regulatory standards of Approved Inspectors to slip under the Public Service Mutuals policy.
Advantage Insurance: Our team helping the homeless
Advantage Insurance (AHCI) discuss how their team has been collecting essential items to help the homeless, following on from their charity commitments.
Interserve shareholder issues new restructuring demand
Coltrane Asset Management, Interserve’s largest shareholder, has outlined a new plan to restructure the business in a bid to overturn a rescue plan supported by its lenders and directors.
Improving project visibility: Creating a tower management system
Drones, 3D modelling and GIS have combined to create a tower management system capable of sharing documentation and thousands of images with teams in different parts of the country.
BRE reveals winners of the BREEAM Awards 2019
BRE has announced the winners of its BREEAM Awards 2019 at a gala event held last night (4 March) at the London Hilton Bankside Hotel.
Building with BIM: Erskine House, Belfast
BIM has played a key role in shaping GRAHAM Construction’s Erskine House project in Belfast from pre-construction to final fit-out and beyond, helping to build lasting relationships.
Banging the drum for BIM: How BIM awareness is changing
Andrew Carpenter, chair of BIM4Housing, says that BIM is starting to change in the wake of the Hackitt Review and the rise of offsite construction – but we need a continuing drive to raise awareness of its benefits.
Kier launches first apprenticeship bursary for built environment
Kier has launched a brand-new apprenticeship bursary during National Apprenticeship Week, the first to be offered in the built environment.
About Access: Handy advice on common design faults
About Access discuss how simple design faults can lean to difficulties in accessibility, providing tips to resolve the issues at the start of the process.
Contractor pleads guilty after employee fell from height
A marine contractor has pleaded guilty after a worker fell six metres sustaining multiple injuries and a collapsed lung.
UK construction activity drops to 11-month low
UK construction activity fell during February, ending a ten-month period of sustained expansion, as a drop in commercial building and civil engineering activity was heavily to blame.
A digital path to safer buildings?
The government is set to consult on a “digital by default” standard for record-keeping relating to the design, construction and operation of buildings as part of its response to the post-Grenfell Hackitt Review.
Totally Modular to showcase Micro Bungalow at Futurebuild 2019
Totally Modular will be showcasing its ‘micro bungalow’ at Futurebuild this week (5-7 March), as the offsite specialists aim to promote the potential relief for homelessness.
Industry 4.0: Disaster or new beginning for construction workers?
Technology looks set to revolutionise construction, streamlining processes and improving quality, but is it ultimately a threat or opportunity for construction workers?