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GRAHAM appointed to deliver Liverpool Central Docks brownfield project

GRAHAM has been appointed to deliver phase 1 of Liverpool Central Docks, the largest brownfield project in Liverpool.
The November PMIs show that construction output is continuing to rise

November PMIs show a growth in UK construction output

S&P Global's November PMIs have been released, showing a rise in construction output, but a decline in optimism for the future.
Construction-focused AI: Is the sector ready?

Construction-focused AI: Is the sector ready?

A new report, Laws of AI Traction, from law firm Dentons explores how the construction industry is getting to grips with artificial intelligence.
BCM Agency shares highlights and industry insights from Specifier Summit 2024, the event that asked 'Sustainability: at What Cost?'

Specifier Summit 2024: exploring sustainability across the construction industry

BCM Agency shares some of the highlights and industry insights from Specifier Summit 2024, the event that asked 'Sustainability: at What Cost?'.
Top view of a city business district with 3D buildings, illuminated by white and blue glowing lights. 10 years on from Plain Language BIM: Why are we still struggling?

10 years on from Plain Language BIM: Why are we still...

A decade on from his book Plain Language BIM, infrastructure and digital transformation expert Iain  Miskimmin argues that we are still struggling to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time
The Homes England statistics show a large boos tin affordable homes compared to last year

Homes England statistics show 14,000+ new homes built in April-September

Homes England have released statistics showing that over 14,000 new homes have been built between April-September, a boost on the last year.
Graham Moore Cert CII, explores the necessity of professional indemnity insurance for construction consultants

Why professional indemnity insurance is essential for construction consultants

Graham Moore Cert CII, explores the necessity of professional indemnity insurance for construction consultants to offer greater financial security.
The latest Glenigan report on construction starts has found that hotel, leisure and education projects grew by 9%- a tenth higher than in 2023

Rise in non-residential construction project starts counters slowdown

The latest Glenigan report on construction starts has found that hotel, leisure and education projects grew by 9%- a tenth higher than this time last year.
modern mechanism for automatically closing the door

Some of our door closers are missing: The weight of the...

For those of us who know our RRFSOs from our BS7273-4s, there’s no question that fire doors save lives; that the weight associated with operating a fire door is a necessary evil, a symptom of those innocuous-looking closers that ensure doors can shut safely.
Construction materials provider Breedon has been transformed by switching to paperless processes with Re-flow field management software

“Instantly a great fit”: Breedon Group shares their experience with Re-flow...

Construction materials provider Breedon has been transformed by switching to paperless processes with Re-flow field management software.
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Implementing the Golden Thread in your building safety strategy

Navigate the transformative golden thread framework for building safety, ensuring seamless integration and compliance—discover how it reshapes traditional practices.
Two construction workers consult a laptop on site. Can AI progress management supercharge lean construction?

Can AI progress management supercharge lean construction?

Andy Steele, chief strategy officer of Buildots, looks at how AI progress management is a powerful partner for  lean construction principles
Worried coworkers talking in a construction site

Chancellor’s budget fails to inspire confidence in the industry

A 4Q 2024 Market Report from Gleeds has highlighted significant concerns among construction professionals in the UK regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget.
The Mevo A1 Production Facility has the capacity to produce up to 120,000 tonnes of ultra-low carbon cement

UK’s largest ultra-low carbon cement plant opens in Wrexham

The Mevo A1 Production Facility has the capacity to produce up to 120,000 tonnes of ultra-low carbon cement.
Happy male inspector came to a successful agreement with his worker in a construction building.

Key leadership appointments made at CLC and APS

Dr Bryn Wilde has been elected president to lead the Association for Project Safety from 2027, and SCAPE group chief executive, Mark Robinson has been appointed co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s Building and Places workstream.
medical masked engineer Engineer at building construction site with machinery background.

The future of sustainable building and construction: Understanding material circularity

Yearning for sustainable solutions in construction? Discover how material circularity could revolutionise the future of building practices.
High rise residential building of flats with cladding being replaced with fire resistant materials UK, reperesenting buildings covered under the new remediation acceleration plan

Remediation Acceleration Plan pledges to remove all dangerous cladding by 2030

The Government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan sets out three objectives to have all high rise and mid-rise buildings with unsafe cladding made safe by the end of 2029.
An man in hi-vis and hard hat looking at digital screens representing AI systems for construction

The future of AI systems for construction

Richard Ceeney and Kyle Sethi of Reed Smith explore the benefits of AI systems for construction

Assent Building Compliance announces Jennifer Barrett as new Technical Director

Following the recent announcement of an expansion to its senior team, Assent Building Compliance and Safety Group is excited to welcome Jennifer Barrett (BSc Hons, C.Build E, FCABE, I.Eng) as its new technical director.
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UK construction industry witnesses 16.5% increase in new orders

The UK construction sector is experiencing a resurgence in confidence, primarily driven by a 16.5% increase in new orders recorded in the second quarter of 2024. This upturn signifies a positive shift in the industry's landscape, as highlighted the most recent UK Construction Market Outlook Report.

Coordinating files in BIM workflows: Origin points

Establishing an agreed project center, outlined in the BIM Execution Plan, can be achieved in various ways within Vectorworks, depending on the desired workflow.
An image from the BuildAudIt platform showing a 3D render of an existing building, representing net zero data

Net zero refurbishment: Understanding what’s already in our buildings is key...

Tom Jennings, senior consultant at BRE and consortium member for the Innovate UK BuildAudIt project, outlines the importance of addressing data insights for existing buildings and how to drive forward the circular economy ahead of net zero refurbishment

A triple win for Trimble at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards

Trimble announced multiple wins following the Construction Computing Magazine award ceremony, also known as the Hammers. Firstly, Trimble’s Viewpoint Field View solution picked up ‘Mobile Technology of the Year’ win for the second year running.
Paul Nicholls has returned to Wates after a four-year absence, in which time his startup Real Construction Group went into administration

Wates boss returns after collapse of business venture

Paul Nicholls has returned to a regional role with Wates after a nearly four-year absence, in which time his startup Real Construction Group went into administration owing around £7m.

Industry leaders from around the world gathered for World of Modular...

Nearly 200 modular construction leaders from across the world gathered in Brussels for MBI's inaugural World of Modular Europe event in October, 2024.
The 13m long ‘reactor pressure vessel’ will power an estimated 3m homes and is the first nuclear reactor to be installed in the UK in 33 years

[VIDEO] First nuclear reactor for a generation fitted at Hinkley Point...

The 13m long ‘reactor pressure vessel’ will power an estimated 3m homes and is the first nuclear reactor to be installed in the UK in 33 years.