Theresa May — new political energy, new energy opportunities.
Can Theresa May show the commitment needed in energy efficiency for our economic and environmental benefits? Fraser Wallace, Policy Advisor at the Sustainable Energy...
The Extinction Agenda
John Eynon asks where you stand on the extinction agenda – do we evolve as an industry or risk becoming extinct?
It might just be...
FMB says new Housing Minister must build on positive legacy
Gavin Barwell, the new Housing and Planning Minister must build upon the legacy left behind by his predecessor...
Last week saw a shift around of...
CITB scaffold training centre to open in the autumn
An Aberdeen-based scaffolding training centre worth over £1m is set to open later this year…
A 7,000 sq ft facility aimed at providing training for...
How to get efficient data management from BIM
Driving efficient data management from BIM and how to become a digital enterprise is examined by Graeme Forbes of Clearbox
As we continue forward on...
Willmott Dixon wins sustainability award
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been named Sustainable Company of the Year for its commitment to sustainability…
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been recognised for its work...
New construction training initiative launched in the North East
Training provider NCT Skills for Life has launched a new initiative to tackle unemployment in the North East and increase the rate of skilled...
Level 3 BIM and the data explosion
Level 3 BIM, location intelligence, and the explosion of data are all considered here by Paul Marshall of Landmark Information Group
The AGI’s Foresight 2020...
Solving the rural housing crisis needs a planning reform
The new Communities Secretary should press ahead with reform of the planning system to help fight the rural housing crisis…
The CLA has called on...
Guidance on lifting with excavators to be updated
Guidance on lifting suspended loads with excavators is set to undergo revision, it has emerged…
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is to update guidance on...
ABI calls for mandatory sprinklers in care homes and schools
The Association of British Insurers has called for the government to make sprinklers mandatory in buildings such as care homes and schools.
Green building is under threat following cabinet changes
New Prime Minister Theresa May has been criticised for cutting DECC during her reshuffle of the cabinet yesterday, putting green building at risk…
When David...
Charnwood Council changes planning application process
Councillors will be able to get involved in the planning application process much earlier due to new amendments made by Charnwood Borough Council…
Changes to...
1.2 million more homes needed to meet demand
A new analysis has revealed 1.2 million new homes are needed to meet the demand for property across Britain…
An analysis from the Yorkshire Building...
British Woodworking Federation appoints new president
Cliff Thrumble is to join the British Woodworking Federation as the new president, it has emerged…
Managing director of Boyland Windows Cliff Thrumble has been...
Barratt is the first major housebuilder to admit construction slowdown
Barratt Developments has admitted its construction plans may change due to a possible slowdown in the property market…
A number of large contractors have been...
CITB funds record number of SMEs
A fund aimed at helping SMEs to provide skills and training for construction workers has supported hundreds of firms…
The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB)...
Low carbon strategies used by 75 per cent of UK construction...
New research shows a significant number of UK construction firms are operating with a low carbon strategy in place…
A survey from publishing and marketing...
Government moves to reassure EU construction workers
The government has made assurances over the future of EU nationals living in the UK following the vote to leave…
The construction sector relies heavily...
NHF proposes two new board members
The National Housing Federation has nominated two new board members…
Sean Anstee, leader of Trafford Council, and Suzanne Fitzpatrick, an academic, have been recommended by...
Scottish government identifies actions to speed up planning
Ministers have released 10 actions which will help to speed up the planning process and deliver more homes in Scotland…
A new report has been...
BIM component library launched by Highways England
A new digital component library has been launched by Highways England for use on highways projects
A new digital library has been launched by Highways...
Kier contract with Stoke City Council to end
A £40m a year repairs contract between Kier and Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to end…
Repair work and maintenance of council housing and public buildings...
Esh Construction opens West Yorkshire operations centre
A new operations centre is to open to support Esh Construction teams across Yorkshire and the East Midlands…
Esh Construction has opened a new regional...
200 communities approve Neighbourhood Plans
A new landmark has been reached, with 200 communities now approving Neighbourhood Plans, it has emerged…
Support for Neighbourhood Plans has reached a major milestone,...