Property firm fined £53,000 for safety failings after builder suffers burns
A property firm has been fined for safety failings after a self-employed builder suffered first and third degree burns while on site
Eight-month high for construction growth but costs rocket
The latest Markit survey has revealed while UK construction growth hit an eight-month high, costs have skyrocketed reaching levels not seen since 2011
Digital infrastructure: laying the foundations for a better-connected future
Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.
Centralised digital register to be created for the Land Registry
Kainos has been contracted by the Land Registry to create a digital local land charges register service, making it easier to search the records
Willmott Dixon to split firm into three businesses
Contractor Willmott Dixon has revealed plans to split into three sister businesses, separating contracting, residential development and support services
Manchester-based building restoration firm launches
Construction and historic building restoration firm is set to launch in the Greater Manchester area, bringing jobs for local craftsmen
London developer Quintain joins Considerate Constructors Scheme
The developer behind the £800m transformation of Wembley Park has become the 51st client partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme
Planning application for a £62m housing project in Newcastle to be...
A decision on whether to approve or reject plans to build more than 500 homes in Newcastle upon Tyne is set to be made
New report into electrical contracting highlights the future of the sector
A new report from the ECA, NICEIC and ELECSA has revealed the key issues that have an impact on the future of electrical contracting
Cyber crime keeps executives at smaller firms awake at night too
Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges
Homes and Communities Agency refocus will see more homes built
The Homes and Communities Agency is to improve its efficiency, helping more homes to be built after a review of its remit
Developers could be given the go ahead to build on green...
A government initiative that would enable developers to build on parts of the UK’s green belt is expected to go ahead next month
Many construction SMEs are underinsured against risks
New research has revealed a number of construction SMEs are not sufficiently protected against risks to their business
3D Repo’s BIM software recognised at award ceremony
BIM software from 3D Repo has been recognised during the IET Innovation Awards for its success in helping to reduce costs and ensure efficiency
Derelict land in Edinburgh to get £35m regeneration
Regeneration is set to take place on a derelict piece of land in North Sighthill, Edinburgh as contracts for a £35m scheme are finalised
coBuilder and the Construction Products Association enter partnership
A new strategic partnership has been agreed between coBuilder and the Construction Products Association to help deliver key data to the UK construction sector
Specialist Engineering Software
Oasys software is developed by engineers, for engineers who need to get the most out of their designs. A conscious effort is placed on...
New planning director appointed at GL Hearn to boost capability
GL Hearn has announced it has appointed Matt Kinghan as planning director in the economics team to help increase the economic and social impact of projects
River Clyde District Heating Network plans move forward
Plans to use water from the River Clyde to heat homes and businesses have taken a step forward after the local authority agreed to secure funding for the scheme
Laing O’Rourke calls for school level construction qualifications
Contractor Laing O’Rourke has published a 10-point plan, offering recommendations that could help tackle the industry-wide skills shortage
Procurement is the best point to address accessibility
Ian Streets of About Access discusses accessibility at the procurement stage
The old adage that you get what you pay for applies in the area...
House building in Oxford improves significantly
House building in Oxford improved significantly over the past year, rising to 383 new homes completed from 332 in 2014/2015.
Tackling empty homes should be a priority for government
New research from Empty Homes has found that over 83% of British adults believe the government should place a higher priority on tackling empty homes.
Arc Partnership appoints Daniel Maher as MD
Arc Partnership, an innovative joint venture developed by Scape Group and Nottinghamshire County Council, has appointed Daniel Maher as its first MD.
Housing delivery barriers are a source of frustration for small developers
A new survey has revealed small housing developers in Scotland are frustrated by the “myriad of obstacles and barriers” they face
HSE investigation to follow teenage construction worker injury
An 18-year-old construction worker has been critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while working on the M8 roadworks, prompting an investigation