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The new Environmental Industries Association (EIA) aims to be the largest environmental trade body in the UK, with over 40 member firms across environmental technology and services sector

Over 40 firms join forces in new Environmental Industries Association (EIA)

The new Environmental Industries Association (EIA) aims to be the largest environmental trade body in the UK, with over 40 member firms across environmental technology and services sector.
On 2024's World Suicide Prevention Day, the construction industry has rallied around changing the narrative on mental health

Changing the narrative on suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

On 2024's World Suicide Prevention Day, the construction industry has rallied around changing the narrative on mental health.
Research from Diamond & Company has found that around 5,500 private and public buildings across Scotland taller than 11m (36ft) have still flammable cladding

Over 5,000 high-rise buildings in Scotland still covered with flammable cladding

Research from Diamond & Company has found that around 5,500 private and public buildings across Scotland taller than 11m (36ft) have still flammable cladding
Construction technology concept. ConTech. Communication network.

Data sharing challenges for the construction industry and how to overcome...

Persistent data sharing challenges plague the construction industry, leading to inefficiencies and miscommunication; discover the key solutions and strategies to overcome these obstacles.
Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group

Making Ireland a world leader in MMC

Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group.
Build Warranty has been closely following the impact of the Grenfell Inquiry and the growing demand for reputable structural warranties

How Build Warranty’s structural warranties and expert surveyors are meeting post-Grenfell...

At Build Warranty, we have been closely monitoring the impact of the Grenfell Inquiry on the construction sector, particularly in relation to safety, accountability, and the growing demand for reputable structural warranties.
Discover how leading port operator UMEX seized the opportunity to use Nemetschek’s dTwin to create a one-stop-platform for data

Pioneering innovation in port operations: How UMEX uses Nemetschek’s dTwin

Discover how UMEX, a leading port operator, seized the opportunity to use Nemetschek’s dTwin to create a one - stop - platform for data from its entire suite of solutions.
Glider, an innovator in information management solutions for the built environment, today announced the acquisition of EDocuments, a leading provider of O&M documentation

Glider acquires EDocuments to enhance digital information management in the built...

Glider, an innovator in information management solutions for the built environment, today announced the acquisition of EDocuments, a leading provider of O&M documentation.
70% of young people surveyed by Groundworks and ESS have never recieved any information on careers that could help fill green skills gap

Green skills gap in young people means UK will struggle to...

70% of young people surveyed for a report from Groundworks and ESS have never received any information on careers that could help fill green skills gap.
Barratt, Lloyds and Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture MADE Partnership

MADE Partnership: Homes England, Barratt and Lloyds form housebuilding JV

Barratt, Lloyds Banking Group and government body Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture 'MADE Partnership'.
As geospatial information becomes critical for modern construction projects, who is measuring the measurement?

The pressing need for industry standards in geospatial information

As geospatial information becomes critical for modern construction projects, who is measuring the measurement?
With over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers, UK Construction Week’s will cover everything from digital advancements to sustainability

UK Construction Week 2024: see innovation and sustainability in focus

With over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers, UK Construction Week’s will cover everything from digital advancements to sustainability.
The team at Buro Happold examine what is needed to answer the UK's housing crisis- and how retrofitting can help make use of over one million empty homes

How retrofitting can help solve the UK’s housing crisis

The team at Buro Happold examine what is needed to answer the UK's housing crisis- and how retrofitting can help make use of over one million empty homes.
CARES' chief executive has called to scrap paper-based certification for steel and other construction materials in favour of for "secure, fully digital formats" in light of the second Grenfell report

We cannot rely on paper-based certification post-Grenfell, says CARES

The chief executive of the UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES) has said that paper-based certification can no longer be relied on after the failings that led to Grenfell, calling for "secure, fully digital formats".
The Colne Valley Viaduct has officially become the UK's new longest rail bridge at 3.4km or 2.1 miles, after two years of construction

Final deck segment lowered into place in Britain’s new longest rail...

The Colne Valley Viaduct has officially become the UK's new longest rail bridge at 3.4km or 2.1 miles, after two years of construction.
The UK construction industry is reflecting on the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report, which identified failings in government and industry

Construction industry reacts to the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report

The UK construction industry is reflecting on the findings of the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report, which found "systemic dishonesty" from both building control professionals and manufacturers.
2024 has seen several high profile construction firms collapse- even raising questions of negligence and culpability for some. Scott Williams, director at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines the issue.

Can a director still be sued for negligence even once a...

2024 has seen several high profile construction firms collapse- even raising questions of negligence and culpability for some. Scott Williams, director at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines the issue.
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of Metaroom by Amrax, discusses why VR and AI visualisation will be key to Britain’s’ retrofit revolution

Could AI visualisation solve Britain’s great retrofit challenge?

Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Metaroom by Amrax, discusses why VR and AI visualisation will be key enablers of Britain’s’ retrofit revolution.
Winvic Construction has utilised Skyline Cockpit, a remote control tower crane, in a purpose built student accommodation(PBSA) in Birmingham

Winvic debuts remote control tower crane on Birmingham site

Winvic Construction has utilised Skyline Cockpit, a remote control tower crane, in a purpose built student accommodation(PBSA) in Birmingham.
The August 2024 PMIs showed a continued recovery in UK construction output, attributed to new order growth and a sturdier economic background

August PMIs show output growth across UK construction sector

The August 2024 PMIs showed a continued recovery in UK construction output, attributed to robust new order growth and a more supportive economic background.
Facility managers must embrace agile new strategies and technologies to accommodate the shift to hybrid work, writes Envoy's Jonathan Weindel

Facilities management strategies and technologies to accommodate the shift to hybrid...

Facility managers must embrace agile new strategies and technologies to accommodate shift to hybrid work, writes Jonathan Weindel, head of data analytics at Envoy.
Modular high security composite panel systems experts Securiclad, have added to their range of SBD accredited products

Securiclad expands Secured by Design accredited range

Designers and manufacturers of modular high security composite panel systems, Securiclad, have added to their range of Secured by Design (SBD) accredited products.
Green Industry Pros has selected Vectorworks as a winner of the 2024 Editor’s Choice Award for its Vectorworks Landmark 2024 product

Vectorworks Landmark 2024 listed as a standout new product of the...

Green Industry Pros has selected global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. as a winner of the 2024 Editor’s Choice Award for its landscape-specific product, Vectorworks Landmark 2024.
The 163m long Highfurlong Brook Viaduct, near the village of Aston le Walls, is the first completed viaduct on the HS2 project

[VIDEO]HS2 celebrates project’s first completed viaduct

The 163m long Highfurlong Brook Viaduct, near the village of Aston le Walls, is the first completed viaduct on the HS2 project.
BIM, IPD and field management software are all key to enhancing collaboration in construction, as Re-flow finds

How software improves poor collaboration and communication in construction

BIM, IPD and field management software are all key to enhancing collaboration in construction, as Re-flow explores the communication challenges that could be hold your business back.
With precision focus on the advancements that are bringing transformative change to the construction environment, Offsite Expo will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 17–18 September

OFFSITE EXPO: Showcasing international best practice and transformative technologies

With precision focus on the advancements that are bringing transformative change to the construction environment, Offsite Expo will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 17–18 September.