London named Europe’s most expensive city to build
London might attract big prices, but it is also one of the most expensive cities in the world to build in, according to new...
Modular building firm expands after funding deal
Essex-based modular building firm has expanded due to a new funding deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lombard…
Four new depots and more...
Search on for HS2 construction commissioner
A construction commissioner is being sought to oversee work set to start on HS2 during 2017…
One of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects is seeking...
UK construction ends the year on a positive note
The UK’s construction sector ended the year on a high as the figures revealed growth was seen during December…
The construction industry exceeded expectations during...
Three initiatives for efficiency
Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI details three recent initiatives that can improve the efficiency of what is already an effective and valued building...
New Homes Bonus consultation underway
Reform of the New Homes Bonus regime could see payments end for planning authorities who do not have a local plan in place…
Proposed changes...
LGA says penalties should be given to slow housing developers
Developers who do not finish building before planning permission expires should face penalties, says local authority representative, the Local Government Association…
The pressure is on...
New research project launched to deliver better building performance
The UK Green Building Council will launch a new research project that will focus on improving how non-domestic buildings are designed, constructed, and operated…
A...
Linking BIM, GSL and the future NHS Estates frameworks
Karl Redmond, BIM4HEALTH & BIM4SME representative and Director at Bowman Riley Innovate & Healthcare details how the future NHS Estates frameworks will fully support...
Construction workers lose £3k under new tax changes
Union warns new policy changes preventing workers who are employed via umbrella companies from receiving tax relief on expenses will have a considerable impact…
Plans...
Supporting the UK insulation industry
The National Insulation Association (NIA) detail the key outcomes from their recent Annual Conference including how to restore consumer confidence in the insulation industry…
Thursday...
Planning and Building Control Today is now live!
Welcome to the first issue of 2016 – a year full of deadlines and expected changes for all in the construction sector...
New Housing Zones secure funding
More than £6m has been granted to councils to begin work on Housing Zones across the country in a bid to increase the number...
The Future of Construction Plant Hire
Kevin Minton, Director of The Construction Plant Hire Association provides the highlights of their 2015 conference…
The Construction Plant-hire Association’s 2015 conference was a huge...
Insurance Claims – The Moment of Truth
Many people see Insurance as an integral part of managing their business, whereas others see it as a necessary evil. Either way, until you...
Innovation and skills on the agenda
Louise Murphy of The Construction Equipment Association details their recent Annual conference that highlighted innovation, infrastructure, skills and investment…
Innovation, infrastructure, skills and investment were...
Six tips to transform your office’s energy management
Thomas Svensson, EMEA Managing Director at EnerNOC provides six key points to develop smarter energy management…
Global energy markets are forever shifting in response to...
Multifoils explained – The big questions answered
You shouldn’t need a degree in thermal engineering to understand which insulation products present the best option, yet sometimes it feels like it
Here, Thermic...
Energy saving insulation
The Energy Saving Trust examine solid wall insulation and what opportunities it has for UK homes along with what households should consider…
It goes without...
Knauf Insulation: Full fill for the perfect fit
How fully filling with mineral wool insulation can be the most practical and cost effective solution
When it comes to installing any form of insulation,...
Supporting the UK insulation industry
The National Insulation Association (NIA) detail the key outcomes from their recent Annual Conference including how to restore consumer confidence in the insulation industry…
Thursday...
A thermal bridging guide for 2016
Rob Pannell, Managing Director at the Zero Carbon Hub explain how their new Thermal Bridging Guide will lead to improvements in energy efficiency standards...
Energy efficiency is infrastructure
Fraser Wallace, Policy Advisor for the Sustainable Energy Association argues that the government need to urgently recognise energy efficiency as infrastructure as part of...
A surveyor’s role in Rights of Light
Alistair Redler, Senior Partner at Delva Patman Redler LLP Chartered Surveyors draws attention to the surveyor’s role when matters concerning Rights of Light occur…
In...
Scaffolding training – ensuring best practice
CISRS announces new requirements for the CISRS Part 1 Scaffolding Training course…
CISRS has announced that as of 1st September 2015 it will be a...
Excellence in workplace safety and health
Behavioural safety is a key part of a business’s journey towards ensuring excellence in workplace safety and health. Here Jill Joyce, Senior Policy &...