Tilbury Douglas completes new Passivhaus school
Tilbury Douglas have completed construction of a school on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), built to Passivhaus standards, near Wolverhampton.
JELD-WEN launches fire safety data pin for fire doors
JELD-WEN have launched a new data pin solution for their door sets that promotes fire safety, and provides easier access to information.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to axe infrastructure projects
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce several infrastructure projects are to be axed to fill a recently discovered £20bn shortfall in the country's finances.
Balfour Beatty introduce human recognition standards in projects
Balfour Beatty have started implementing human recognition technologies within various aspects of their projects
Dame Kate Barker makes recommendations to new housing minister
Dame Kate Barker, chair of the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, outlines initial recommendations for the new housing minister, Matthew Pennycook MP.
Ensuring the City of London skyline stands the test of time
London’s tall buildings need to do so much more than shape the capital’s skyline, creating structures that give back to the communities around them, writes Chris Edgington, building engineer at Arup.
Award-winning building design and sustainability with Allplan
In the world of architecture, engineering, and construction, Allplan is driving innovation and excellence with tailor-made project solutions.
Emerging challenges in the protection of critical infrastructure and assets
In this evolving world, threats to critical infrastructure often come from new and surprising places. The protection of essential assets - ranging from public buildings and spaces, power grids and communication networks to transportation systems and water facilities - faces varied challenges that require different approaches to safety.
Modular clinic buildings could be key to clearing NHS backlog
A report has found that the NHS backlog can be directly addressed by introducing modular building systems.
[VIDEO] First time using cantilever structure in UK: HS2 River Tame...
The construction of HS2's viaducts at River Tame West has utilised a specialist cantilever structure for the first time in the UK.
Keltbray seeking buyer for infrastructure business
According to industry sources, Keltbray's infrastructure business will be sold and led by current chief executive Darren James.
Sunbelt Rentals sponsors new modular lifting beam
Manufactured by Britlift, Sunbelt Rentals have sponsored and are hiring out their new modular lifting beam, the Multilifter ML180.
BCC: Building safety compliance through competence
BCC Consultancy reflects on its journey in building safety compliance following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Safety Regulator.
NAO report: England’s roads are getting worse
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report stating that England's roads and pothole situation is getting worse.
The Build Chain welcomes new procurement consultant in Chris Graves
The Build Chain, a leading materials procurement platform for the construction industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Graves as a new procurement consultant.
Network Rail announces new ‘hedgehog sleepers’
Network Rail has announced a newly developed sleeper to support their tracks, which provide 'environmental benefits'.
Construction needs to change safety thinking with automation and robots
Automation and advanced technology are reshaping construction. Yet to unlock the huge productivity shift they promise, we need to first rethink safety. It’s another example where prioritising resilience – the systemic ability to anticipate and adapt to known and unknown disruptions while maintaining core functionality - is crucial.
Glenigan predicts warehouse construction will be important to future industry
Warehouses are expanding and becoming a more important part of UK industry, meaning that they will be a big part of future construction, says Glenigan.
Levelling up quantity estimation
Bluebeam is helping contractors estimate faster, increase accuracy and stay competitive. But that’s just the beginning.
Mace chief of staff Hannah Vickers to be global head of...
David Hendy is to become the new chief of staff for Mace, under Mark Reynolds, after current chief of staff Hannah Vickers is being promoted to global head of advisory.
Quality control: The structural weakness in capital projects
André Gunter, head of Pre-sales and Consulting, Idox plc, explores the way construction technologies can maintain a high standard of quality control.
Streamlining operations in big infrastructure: A case study of Coast Renewable...
As the business expanded, Dundee-based Coast Renewable Services needed field management software to match their growing needs - and Re-flow was the answer.
HS2 phase 2 cancellation will cost £100m, says NAO report
The cancelled phase 2 of HS2 will cost £100m to process, according to the latest report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Modular prison cell could be the key to prison overcrowding
Integra Buildings, specialists in modular building, have designed a modular custodial cell intended to relieve the overcrowded prison system.
Insulation specialist Actis welcomes King’s speech commitment to ‘invest in skills’
Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the Skills England Bill announced in the King's speech, saying it hopes it will help address a severe labour shortage in the construction industry and pave the way towards creating the homes the government plans to deliver over the coming five years.
CEO of Property Care Association, Sarah Garry, joins CITB council
The CEO of the Property Care Association, Sarah Garry, has joined the CITB Nations Council (England) as an employer member.