Greener Homes Alliance phase 2 to support SMEs
The Greener Homes Alliance phase 2 is officially launching today with Homes England and Octopus Real Estate to support SME housebuilders.
Dame Judith Hackitt to chair industry panel on local authority building...
Dame Judith Hackitt will chair a new panel of industry leaders to examine ways to improve local authority building control, as committed to by the government in their response to the phase two report of the Grenfell Inquiry.
J3 Advisory opens new office focusing on developers & lenders in...
J3 Advisory have established a new office in Manchester, capitalising on the city's growing role as a hub of the North West.
Actis welcomes £625m investment in construction training
Confirmation of a £625m investment in training 60,000 construction workers to help reach housebuilding targets has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
APS/ISHCCO safety congress in Edinburgh brings construction safety experts together
The APS/ISHCCO safety congress for 2025 has been held in Edinburgh, bringing together health and safety professionals.
HS2 time capsule to be placed under station in Railway 200...
A HS2 time capsule is to be buried beneath Birmingham Curzon Street station as a part of the national Railway 200 celebration.
Bovis to return to UK market after Lendlease sale completes
Lendlease UK will return to the former brand name Bovis after the Australian parent group completed the sale of the UK construction business to US private equity firm Atlas Holdings.
Nottingham regeneration site purchased by Homes England to deliver 1,000 homes
Homes England has bought a Nottingham regeneration site in Broad Marsh, in the middle of the city centre, with plans for 1,000 homes.
ECITB invests further £2m in Regional Skills Hubs over next two...
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced another £2m investment in Regional Skills Hubs, nearly eighteen months after the initial £1m investment.
NISTA launches to streamline infrastructure and services delivery
NISTA has launched to cover infrastructure planning and delivery, combining the NIC and IPA into one body and streamlining the process.
Joined-up thinking is key to taking a pan-disability approach to design
About Access' Ian Streets examines how accommodations for some may come at the perceived expense of others and how a pan-disability approach to design helps elude such complications.
Two weeks to go: secure your tickets for the Heat Pump...
Returning for its second year on 15 April 2025, in partnership with Hive, the Heat Pump Summit will unite senior leaders from across the industry, central and local government to discuss the role of heat pumps in achieving net zero.
America biggest overseas investor in UK commercial property in 2024, spending...
American investors deployed £13.6bn into the UK’s commercial property market in 2024, more than double the amount spent in 2023.
DoE’s new school construction framework to be established
The Department of Education is establishing a new school construction framework to replace the one that expires this November.
New CEA CEO appointed from April
A new CEA CEO has been announced from April this year, with Viki Bell stepping up from director of operations.
Government to build more than 1,000 flood defence schemes
Over 1,000 flood defence schemes have been announced by the government and Environment Agency in a £2.65bn investment package.
Former Costain CEO and BDP International leads join Arup board
Andrew Wyllie CBE and Kathy Harper have been appointed by Arup Trustees to join a new strategic oversight board as non-executive members.
[VIDEO] Re-flow Field Management review by Traffic Management Installations
When Traffic Management Installations began subcontracting for councils and governing bodies, they felt there was room to present their site reporting in a more professional manner.
Large grant given for Aston University net zero campus
A grant of £35.5m has been awarded to bring the Aston University net zero campus closer to reality by two years.
What is LOD in BIM? Introduction to levels of development
In any Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow, models progress through different stages of development. Many begin as rough concepts but then evolve into detailed, data-rich representations used for design coordination, construction documentation, and facility management. But how do teams align on the specificity and precision appropriate to the phase?
The benefits of using recycled materials in civil engineering
Navigate the advantages of recycled materials in civil engineering, from cost efficiency to eco-friendliness, and discover their transformative impact on construction.
Making a circular economy work in construction
Stephanie Palmer, head of sustainability at wienerberger UK, explains how closed-loop thinking will bring a circular economy in construction.
UK firms appointed to design Athens International Airport expansion
Grimshaw, Haptic, K-Studio, Arup, Leslie Jones, Triagonal and Plan A have been appointed to design the expansion of Athens International Airport.
PM announces major northern rail investment package
A large northern rail investment package has been announced, along with a lot of funding for northern bus and tram services.
How public sector procurement plays a role in the promises of...
Public sector procurement can become the driving force behind successful devolution in England, writes Clive Feeney, CEO of LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG).
Homes England funding contributes to large Leeds residential scheme
Homes England funding is being put towards a new large Leeds residential scheme alongside Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire Pension Funds.