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The role of technology in the Covid-19 construction recovery
Jonny Hayes, a civil engineering technology expert from The Access Group, explains how implementing the right systems can help streamline many of the day-to-day processes draining resources, allowing teams to increase the speed, accuracy and reporting of their tenders.
Offsite construction: From cottage industry to critical constituent
With decades of experience to draw on, Cogent Consulting is incredibly busy advising on a wide range of offsite delivery issues across the UK construction sector. Managing director, Darren Richards, shares his perspective on the progression within the sector over the past five years to the present state of this evolving market.
EAL and City & Guilds to deliver T Levels in engineering
EAL and City & Guilds have been awarded the contract to deliver three engineering and manufacturing T Levels, this is following the success of their partnership to deliver construction qualifications in Wales.
Constructing opportunities in the West Midlands
Aaron Reid, head of sustainable procurement at Balfour Beatty, discusses the importance of connecting local people to new developments.
Construction: Digital, data and…dystopia?
BIM Today columnist John Eynon talks data, conspiracy theories (and Bond villains) in a very far from post-Covid world.
How intelligent buildings can guard against terror
Adrian Timberlake, chief technical officer of Seven Technologies Group, examines the vast potential of intelligent buildings in defending nations against threats of terrorism.
Murphy to deliver Soham’s new railway station
Network Rail has appointed J Murphy and Sons to build Soham’s new railway station, which will deliver a new 99-metre platform and a footbridge.
Secondary glazing reduces noise at Bolton’s St Patrick’s Church
St Patrick’s Church is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, it chose Selectaglaze secondary glazing to silence the busses and bypassers for a quiet and peaceful space.
Highways England launches plan to push technology in infrastructure
A digital revolution in construction could increase productivity and save billions of pounds, as Highways England announces the launch of its 15-year plan to accelerate the use of technology in infrastructure.
Plans submitted for £115m ‘Canal Village’ in Warwickshire
Plans have been submitted for the first phase of the £115m Canal Village in Warwickshire, which will see the creation of 212 new homes and community facilities.
Gauging the true impact of construction
The Real Face of Construction 2020 report from the Chartered Institute of Building reflects the true value of the industry in economic, social and environmental terms – and sets a course for addressing some of the sector’s key issues.
£75m government injection for Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration
The Chancellor has pledged to give £75m from the Housing Infrastructure Funding to support the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames town centre.
Ramboll appoints new UK head of rail
Ramboll has appointed Mike Birch as head of rail in the UK – Birch joins from Capita Infrastructure where he was head of rail, project and cost management.
Construction Engineering Masters programme urges more women to enrol
For the sector to truly transform we need change and diversity at leadership level, says the Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme, as it calls on more women to enrol.
Garry Bowker joins Vinci’s north west office
Garry Bowker has joined Vinci Construction UK from Kier as director for the north west regional office.
25-storey residential tower in Birmingham complete
A 25-storey residential tower in Birmingham has been completed – making it the city’s largest purpose-built private rented housing development.
Birmingham’s largest residential tower gets the go-ahead
Birmingham City Council has approved plans for the tallest residential tower in the Midlands, Court Collaboration’s One Eastside scheme.
Galliard and Apsley to develop £500m regeneration projects
Galliard Homes have partnered up with Apsley House Capital in a joint venture with plans to develop £500m worth of regeneration projects and create around 2,250 new homes in Birmingham.
Will politics impact the offsite construction sector?
Jim Roach, managing director of ARV Solutions, takes a look at whether party politics or internal politics will have the biggest impact on the offsite construction sector.
Atkins appoints new CEO for UK and Europe region
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has appointed Richard Robinson, chartered chemical engineer, as CEO of its UK and Europe region.
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA JV wins £1bn Old Oak Common station
The Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA HS2 joint venture has been awarded the management of the construction and delivery of HS2’s new £1bn Old Oak Common station.
Construction disputes: How to avoid them and what to do
Gary Kitt, UK head of contract solutions, explores the leading causes of construction disputes and discusses what you can do if problems start to arise.
Rail minister welcomes Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposal
Andrew Jones has welcomed the submission of Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposals to radically transform connections between the East and West Midlands.
Encouraging women into manufacturing and engineering sectors
Women across the region are being encouraged to find out more about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors at an event this month.
Impact of big data on construction equipment
Big data is already being used by the construction industry. Focusing on the build phase of a project, weather, traffic and construction equipment can be analysed to determine optimal phasing of construction activities.
Risky definitions when working at height
David Pojur, health and safety barrister at St John’s Buildings Chambers, comments on the risky definitions of roles when working at height, and the potential implications when corners are cut.