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Midlands Connect responds to HS2 review
Midlands Connect director, Maria Machancoses, has responded to Northern Powerhouse Partnership’s Independent Review into HS2.
ACE to deliver transformational impact across the built environment
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has launched a plan to deliver transformational impact across 30% of the UKs GVA.
When it comes to new builds, we must focus on quality,...
Jamie Johnson, CEO of FJP Investment, reviews the struggles faced by developers constructing new builds and proposes a series of reforms to ensure the UK is able to increase housing output.
Construction firms urged to manage insurance risks before Brexit
Hard or soft Brexit, construction companies need to implement and amend insurance cover to avoid facing further challenges after 31 October.
DOI awards £17m contract to improve Bassingbourn Barracks
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a £17m contract to Kier Graham Defence Ltd to ready Bassingbourn Barracks for the relocation of the British Army’s Mission Training and Mobilisation Centre (MTMC).
Immersive experience brings 3D models to life at DCW
An immersive experience that allows architects, engineers and contractors to explore, touch and annotate 3D BIM models as they ‘walk’ through construction projects will be on display at DCW.
Boroughmuir restoration to boost local economy, report reveals
The Boroughmuir restoration will include the redevelopment of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic school buildings and will bring over £45m of economic benefits to the local area.
Queen’s Speech: New plans on building safety and the environment
The Government has unveiled “ambitious” plans on building safety, the National Infrastructure Strategy and environmental principles in the Queen’s Speech.
Planning approval for supermarket and hotel in Kent
Pegasus Group has secured planning permission on behalf of Nottingham based Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) for a new Aldi and Premier Inn at Perry...
Work cleared to take Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven
Construction work for the project to take Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven is scheduled to begin in mid-November, after six months of work by the council and contractors.
Pilot schemes to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and construction employees are piloting four home building and infrastructure projects in the hopes of improving procurement practices
Rail plant operators call for action to address economic uncertainty
The Rail Plant Association (RPA) has urged the government and Network Rail to come up with solutions to benefit the rail plant sector
Minimal growth for construction output in August
Construction output increased by 0.1% in the three-month on three-month all work series in August 2019, according to the lasted ONS figures
Construction output increased by...
Research: Buildings could cut emissions by 44% by 2050
Changes to the construction industry could cut the emissions generated from buildings and infrastructure in cities by 44% by 2050, according to new research.
Heat efficiency improved in Grade II listed townhouse
The heat efficiency of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Bath is set to be drastically improved due to the introduction of Spacetherm® Multi insulation.
What do digital twins mean for the built environment?
The concept of digital twins is not new. However, the advance of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ is making cyber-physical systems in the built environment practical, useful and affordable.
Interserve wins place on £8m Loughborough University framework
Interserve has been awarded a place on Loughborough University minor works framework worth £8m.
Plans for 3,100 new council homes take shape in Sheffield
Plans for the largest council housebuilding programme for decades are taking shape in Sheffield, as over 3,100 new council houses will be built over the next 10 years.
£15m agreed to develop Edinburgh Waverley Station
Preliminary work to improve the rail network on the approaches to Edinburgh Waverley Station has been given the go-ahead by the transport secretary, Michael Matheson.
Extended visas for international students boost construction skills
Home Office proposals to allow international students a two-year work visa after graduating from a British University will provide much-needed skills boost to the built environment.
Atkins wins Havant Thicket Reservoir design job
Atkins has been chosen by Portsmouth Water as principal designer on the Havant Thicket Reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s.
CECA calls on Government to protect post-Brexit migration landscape
Civils contractors have backed CITB’s recommendations calling for greater simplicity and breathing space on the planned visa restrictions after Brexit.
CIOB launches free online course on quality in construction
The CIOB Academy is launching a free online course on quality in construction to help identify what steps can be taken to support the delivery of construction projects.
DCW2019: Speakers from CDBB, BRE and MTC announced
Digital Construction Week returns for its fifth year at London ExCeL on 16-17 October, with a host of new exhibitors and speakers.
Ferrovial appoints Ignacio Madridejos as CEO
Global infrastructure specialist Ferrovial has appointed Ignacio Madridejos as its new chief executive.
UK construction industry suffers further sales decline
The UK construction industry has experienced a further slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA.