Sir Robert McAlpine suffered loss of nearly £110m in 2023
Sir Robert McAlpine construction have published their financial results for 2022-23, showing 2023 to be their toughest year in a while.
Advancing safety in renewable energy: the critical role of BESS fire...
As adoption of renewable energy grows at pace in UK construction, Annie Danskin, associate director at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, examines the role BESS fire risk assessments have to play.
Futurebuild 2025: Ready to make an impact
As a high-impact, low-impact event, Futurebuild 2025 is set to lead by example in sustainable practices, making it an unmissable occasion for those committed to creating a sustainable built environment. Martin Hurn, event director for Futurebuild, highlights what is in store for 2025.
One in four in construction is unprepared for Building Safety Act
A recent survey from RLB UK and Operance has shown that 27% of the construction industry was unprepared for the Building Safety legislation.
The role of digital materials procurement in accelerating housebuilding across the...
As the Labour government reaffirms its commitment to building 1.5m new homes in the next five years, the Build Chain examines how digital materials procurement can help achieve this target.
RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture has been announced, made up of six projects.
Rayner sets new target of 370,000 homes in NPPF reform
Deputy prime minister and secretary of state Angela Rayner presented the plan for NPPF reforms to Parliament this afternoon, with a revised housing target.
Reimagining building performance: CIBSE’S holistic approach for the future
Industry professionals familiar with CIBSE and its publications will immediately recognise that the recently published Building Performance Reimagined report represents a significant departure from CIBSE’s norm.
Mitigating risk in passive fire protection design
Leaving the design of passive fire protection until the construction phase is preparing to fail, writes Adam Shipstone of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection.
Initial housing project by John Lewis to be built in London
John Lewis to introduce first ever housing rental development above Waitrose store in Bromley, South London.
Stonehenge Tunnel and Arundel bypass cancelled to fill £22bn gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that several high profile infrastructure projects such as the Stonehenge tunnel and A27 Arundel bypass, have been scrapped.
CITB to begin working on construction levy consensus for 2026-29
CITB has announced they will begin their construction levy Consensus process to propose their new levy rates for the years 2026-29.
Why sustainability in design can become standard practice
From a bus terminal to an Art Deco hospital, sustainability should be baked into project design, writes Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Division Officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group.
Receiving the green light to build on the grey belt
Labour’s targets are welcome in the housebuilding industry, but incentives are required to build on the grey belt, writes Richard Nowell.
Trimble launches inaugural Connected Construction Conference for the UK
Join Trimble on 17th October to see the latest construction innovations, industry best practices, and much more at the first Connected Construction Conference in the UK!
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.