European Researchers create fireproof robot to improve fire safety
An expert team of European researchers has created a robot that can enter burning buildings to assess the potential risk of explosions
LEGO® set to help inspire and develop engineers of the future
LEGO® announces its support for a national campaign to bring children face to face with engineering experiences and role models
Construction contracts struggle as new work dips to five year low
The value of new construction contracts in May reached £4.5bn, a decrease of almost 10% compared to April and the lowest amount for over five years
Minister quits to vote against third Heathrow runway
Greg Hands has resigned as trade minister so he can vote against the expansion of Heathrow Airport with a third runway
Blockchain solution to transform BIM
A French technology start-up is adapting a Blockchain-based solution it claims will transform BIM into a truly collaborative and legally binding process
Promising plant apprentices recognised at Stars of the Future
The construction plant sector has a promising future judging by the outstanding calibre of the this year’s entrants for the Stars of the Future awards hosted by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA)
Bentley acquires 4D construction modelling software
Bentley Systems has extended the variety of its systems for construction projects with the acquisition of London-based Synchro Software
Planning function ‘watered down’ in 83% of councils
The planning function has been downgraded to lower positions in the corporate structure of local authorities across the UK, a new survey by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed.
Social housing construction down 90% since 2010
The amount of social homes being built has decreased by almost 90% since the Conservative Party were elected in 2010, according to new official figures
Network Rail takes industry leading step to improve how subcontractors are...
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, will benefit from new contract terms as Network Rail changes the way major suppliers working on the railway pay their subcontractors.
‘Green steel’ to disrupt building approach
Steel and mining multinational ArcelorMittal has launched a "radical and disruptive" new concept for the use of steel in construction, designed to cut costs and environmental impact of building construction
ConstrucTech attracts more than 200 applicants
The £10m ‘ConstrucTech’ technology accelerator programme launched by Colmore Tang Construction and Virgin StartUp has attracted more than 200 applications from entrepreneurs and start-up businesses
Thoughts from the shovel face: Are you taking the PFAS?
Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd discusses a group of contaminants, including PFAS, causing worldwide concern.
Government guidance for landlords improves living conditions for tenants
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has released further guidance for landlords to protect tenants from poor living conditions
Strong turnaround for UK manufacturers
The latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey has revealed that in the three months to June manufacturing order books recovered and the volume of output increased strongly
Experts support a larger role for county councils in planning
Two new reports launched today at a national housing conference support a larger role for county councils in planning to help solve the affordability crisis; with nine in ten counties warning they have a ‘severe’ or ‘moderate’ need for affordable homes
EU workers make up nearly 30% of London construction workforce
According to official analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), EU nationals make up more than a quarter of the construction workforce in London
Modular construction vs Traditional building
A site in Gateshead has created the ultimate head-to-head, as modular homes and traditionally built houses are to be constructed so that potential buyers can compare the quality of both methods
Timber frame market set for impressive growth in 2018
Timber frame is the fastest paced sector in the UK housebuilding market and is going from strength to strength in 2018, according to a new report by MTW Research
Bentley Systems to showcase 3D modelling software at ICE’s 200th Anniversary
Bentley Systems is sponsoring an interactive exhibition as part of a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), at the ICE headquarters building in London
What is BIM (Building Information Modelling)?
What is BIM? Most of us in the construction industry will be familiar with the term, but what is it and how can it...
Councils sell thousands of public buildings every year
More than 4,000 publicly owned buildings and spaces are being sold off every year by councils in England, according to a Freedom of Information request by community charity Locality
CSIC leads the way for gender diversity with new Board appointments
In recognition of the need to address board diversity head-on and reflecting the growing desire for equality amongst the industry, the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed three women among seven new additions to its governance Board
Brokenshire publishes consultation on banning combustible materials
The ban on combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings which are 18 metres takes a step forwards as Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire, publishes a consultation
Contractor selected for £400m Broadway development
International construction contractor, Multiplex, has been selected to deliver The Broadway development in Westminster, following a nine-month single-stage competitive tender process for the £400m design and build contract
London CLT to deliver affordable homes on TfL sites
The mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that he will extend his ‘small sites, small builders’ initiative with £3.8m of funding over the next 12 months