Flood clean up could boost UK construction
Storm damage repair and improving flood defences could offer a boost for UK engineering and construction…
December saw the wettest weather in century, leading to...
Why structural warranty is necessary
For many people, buying a new home is the most expensive purchase they will ever make. It is no surprise then that buyers are...
Some of the country’s most run-down estates to get facelift
Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to regenerating some of the nation’s worst housing estates with safe, attractive properties…
The government has promised to remove...
Laing O’Rourke puts Australian construction operations on the market
International engineering firm Laing O’Rourke has announced it plans to sell its Australian operations
A change in infrastructure spending in Australia has prompted engineering firm...
CIP releases health and safety catalogue
Construction companies require useful and pragmatic tools to help them comply with their legal duties and to improve overall health and safety issues ensuring...
Construction sector sees tax evasion clampdown
HMRC tax investigation yields within the construction sector saw a 17 per cent increase during the 12 months to March 2015…
The construction sector has...
Meeting the Challenge: Compliance and CDM 2015
Building Safety Group MD Paul Kimpton considers the challenges to companies complying with the recently updated Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations…
CDM 2015 is...
Thirteen year high for Birmingham office building
According to a new survey Birmingham has seen the highest level of office building in 13 years…
Deloitte has revealed there has been a significant...
A thermal bridging guide for 2016
Rob Pannell, Managing Director at the Zero Carbon Hub explains how their new Thermal Bridging Guide will lead to improvements in energy efficiency standards...
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...