New South London retrofit report to drive efforts towards net zero
The retrofit report follows a roundtable event led by the University of Roehampton, discussing retrofit recommendations for South London.
Digitalisation in offsite construction: discover best practices and more at World...
Digitalisation trends and best practices will be explored by the experts at World of Modular Europe, hosted by MBI, on 1-2 October 2024.
Grid infrastructure, skills, and supply chain should lead new industrial strategy
The new Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has already begun making bold policy gestures around its new industrial strategy. Charles Deacon, managing director at Eclipse Power Solutions, explains why grid infrastructure must be a priority.
August PMIs show fastest construction increase in 26 months
The August PMIs are showing that construction activity has increased at a fast pace, with both employment and new orders increasing at the fastest pace in 26 months.
How cement and concrete companies can contribute to a nature-positive economy
Akanksha Khatri, of the the World Economic Forum, looks at new guidance for the cement and concrete industry for a “nature-positive” economy.
Government must address worker shortage to ‘get Britain building again’
Procurement director at Stanmore, Haman Manak, reflects the plans of the new Labour Government and the role immigration has to play in resolving the worker shortage.
SMEs need to be winners post-election, says LHC’s Clive Feeney
Clive Feeney, LHC Group managing director, assesses the obstacles to SMEs winning work in the public sector and how to overcome them.
Etex renew membership with Secured by Design
The UK’s leading provider of lightweight construction solutions, Etex Building Performance has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD) under its Siniat brand.
Greenock Ocean Terminal complex crane due to be upgraded
Greenock Ocean Terminal's crane infrastructure is set to be upgraded with £25m invested in two cranes to secure the port for the future.
Breaking down barriers in modular design
Martin Harvey, head of design and technical services at offsite manufacturing specialist McAvoy, shares the importance of understanding Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) principles to maximise the benefits of offsite modular design and avoid common pitfalls.
Barbour ABI reveals massive construction industry dataset
Barbour ABI has revealed a new tool for business leaders, a set of verified data from across the industry, to offer unique insights on a sector level.
European Commission opens infringement over Irish mica crisis
The European Commission (EC) has opened an infringement procedure against Ireland over the mica crisis and crumbling houses.
BIM4Water’s 4D & Beyond publication launch: 4D supportive EIR and 4D...
BIM4Water’s 4D & Beyond task group aims to support digital ways of working in the creation of information models and requirements for new capital delivery and refurbishment projects.
Transforming communication and compliance with Re-flow at GroundsFest 2024
The Re-flow team will be attending GroundsFest 2024 on 10-11 September at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, the largest event for all types and sizes of landscaping businesses in the UK.
King’s speech signals the next wave of construction
Clive Feeney, LHC Group managing director, examines the pledges made in the new government's first King's Speech and how they could impact UK construction.
Regulator tells Barratt and Redrow to solve local competition issues
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has told Barratt and Redrow that they must propose a solution to the competitive issues that their merger may cause.
Birmingham’s tallest building, One Eastside, to utilise digital twins
Birmingham's skyline will be updated with a new tower, One Eastside, as Court Collaboration works with Birmingham City University to make it the healthiest it can be.
Registration now open for Vectorworks Design Days 2024
Vectorworks Design Days are back for 2024, with networking events in London, Vancouver and Tokyo now open for registration.
Graphene@Manchester receives £400,000 for concrete research
Graphene@Manchester have received a fund of £400,000 from Innovate UK to boost their development and production of sustainable concrete.
Student accommodation – a housing crisis help or hindrance?
Jenny Keen, planning director at Marron, explores how the UK's growing demand for student accommodation could help- or hinder- tackling the housing crisis.
CA Group renew membership with Secured by Design
National construction product manufacturer and building envelope specialist, CA Group, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
Digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs protects its past and...
A digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad, India, gives a new lease of life to this important cultural site - identifying areas for restoration and potentially providing future tourists with a novel VR experience, explains Rajesh Dhyani, executive director of R&D, Hexagon Geosystems.
£32m awarded by Government for AI project funding
98 AI projects are taking a share of £32m in the UKRI and Government's attempt to boost the economy and improve the lives of working people.
Calls renew for ban on artificial stone worktops
Scientists have urged the UK government to reconsider a ban on artificial stone worktops after a rise in cases of silicosis in workers after a short period of exposure.
Majority of engineers unfamiliar with overheating home regulations
Zehnder Group UK and CIBSE Journal have released a study into understanding of overheating homes, finding majority do not understand.
The future of construction: Are Labour’s pledges more fantasy than fact?
EN:Build's Richard Greenwood believes that Labour’s pledges to the construction industry must be followed with a sure plan of action- and soon.