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Cyber security project aimed at protecting construction industry assets wins funding

A new cyber security project has been awarded a major research grant from the EU to help protect construction industry assets

Time to top-up accessibility training at First Group and Starbucks

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

Construction industry sees slight growth in February but costs continue to...

February gives a mixed picture for the construction industry with growth offset by a slowdown in new orders and rapidly rising costs

Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?

A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage

PLANTWORX 2017 confirms over 100 new exhibitors for the event

The PLANTWORX 2017 Construction Machinery Exhibition, set to be hosted in June, will showcase the latest innovation in plant equipment

Party Wall: what is covered by Permitted Development Rights?

Alex. M. Frame, President of FPWS outlines where the law stands and the considerations to make when it comes to the issue of the party wall

2D drawings – Out of date working practices

Creating 2D drawings from 3D designs is now the most efficient way of working, Martin Young of Cassidy Forsythe discusses the reasons Are you still producing...

New build homes are out of reach for 80 per cent...

Research has revealed that some 80 per cent of working families are unable to afford to buy new build homes, even with government help schemes

Costain sees profit boom as infrastructure spending grows

Contractor Costain has reported a growth in profits as it focuses its attention on infrastructure and utilising technology-based solutions

CIOB joins Build UK to deliver a joined-up construction sector

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of Build UK, creating greater unity in the construction sector

Health and safety failings behind a floor collapse at Balfour Beatty...

A fine has been handed to Balfour Beatty for health and safety failings after a floor collapsed at a housing development site, injuring a worker

CDM 2015 to remain unchanged following review into cutting housebuilding red...

The government will the leave the CDM Regulation 2015 unchanged following a review into the housebuilding sector

Digitising Construction conference to be held in London to highlight BIM...

A jointly hosted conference on Digitising Construction is to be hosted in London to discuss the practicalities of BIM adoption

Hyundai launches two new plant equipment machines

Plant equipment manufacturer Hyundai has added two new construction machines with the launch of a new wheeled loader and mini excavator

Construction sector can solve some of the major challenges facing government

A new report, set to launch this afternoon, will outline how the construction sector can solve some of the current problems in the UK

London construction will be crippled by a Hard Brexit, says Mayor...

A Hard Brexit could leave the London construction market “high and dry”, as nearly one in four builders hired are from the EU

House completions grow four per cent as profits hit £775m, says...

Housebuilder Persimmon has revealed it saw a profit growth as the number of house completions also rose four per cent

Homes developer is handed a fine after ignoring the advice of...

A homes developer has received a fine for exposing its workers to danger after failing to heed warnings given by a HSE Inspector

Housebuilders can keep track of offsite construction developments via a new...

The NHBC has launched a new website that enables housebuilders to track developments in modern methods of construction

Jail sentences handed out to construction workers who committed tax fraud

Nine construction workers have been given jail sentences after attempting to commit £300,000 worth of organised tax fraud

Housing improvement programme in Wrexham gets £56.4m funding

A record £56.4m investment will be used for a housing improvement programme to bring Wrexham council housing up to standard

Serious injuries sustained by four workers leads to fine for London...

A London-based construction firm has received a £450,000 fine after four workers sustained serious injuries while working at height

Construction managers are struggling to hire EU workers as Brexit fears...

The number of EU workers seeking jobs in the UK has fallen since the Brexit vote, with construction managers seeing increasingly less applications

Housing starts hit a nine-year high, but is it enough to...

New government data has revealed the number of housing starts rose again last year, pushing figures to the highest level seen since 2007

Fire and security apprenticeship launched during major industry event

A new fire and security apprenticeship has been launched this week, with the aim of equipping the next generation with the necessary skills

Facilities management department at the University of Bradford labelled an ‘inspiration’

The University of Bradford’s facilities management department has been heralded an inspiration after winning its fourth award