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Andy Outram appointed as new chairperson of CSIC
Turner & Townsend director Andy Outram has been appointed as Construction Scotland Innovation Centre’s (CSIC) new chairperson.
CIBSE appoints Ruth Carter as new CEO
CIBSE has appointed Ruth Carter as chief executive officer, succeeding Stephen Matthews who retires after 15 years.
Government scraps Green Homes Grant scheme
Following a review, the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme launched last year will close to new applications on 31 March at 5pm.
£1bn to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings
Over £1bn has been allocated to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings like schools, hospitals and council buildings, as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy.
Removing gas from modular design
To meet the government’s ambitious net zero targets, we must take a joined-up approach to explore the most viable options for removing gas from design, says Craig Harrison, operations director for modular contracts at Newtons Group.
350,000 new construction roles needed by 2028 to meet net zero...
The meet the governments net zero goals by 2050, the construction industry will need 350,000 new roles by 2028, according to CITB.
CLC launches built environment net-zero initiative
The Construction Leadership Council is calling on businesses from across the industry to play their part in securing net-zero carbon construction 2050.
Reconsidering resilience and infrastructure
Amid great challenges and change, we need to rethink how we look at resilience of critical infrastructure and adopt a whole-life approach.
Spring Budget 2021: Construction industry predictions and wishes
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the UK economy, all industries await the chancellor’s spring budget announcement on 3 March. Here, professionals in construction and engineering outline their wishes and predictions.
Mace targets £3bn revenue by 2026
Mace has launched its 2026 Business Strategy which sets out a vision of a more sustainable, and inclusive business model.
CBI appoints ENGIE CEO as Public Sector Partners Council chair
Nicola Lovett, ENGIE UK & Ireland CEO, has been appointed as the new chair of CBI’s Public Sector Partners Council.
5 AEC industry trends to watch
Kevin Lea, SVP product management at ALLPLAN, discusses the most important AEC industry trends for construction professionals.
The diligent contractor: Managing the construction journey in 2021
With new regulatory changes on the horizon, such as the Building Safety Bill, contractors will be expected to meet new levels of compliance in line with government legislation. But how can digital adoption help contractors achieve this goal and what methods are currently available?
Information for today’s “buildings of tomorrow”
Nick Blake, BSRIA’s Principal FM Consultant discusses climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the fourth industrial revolution are all driving changes in the industry.
CITB begins search for new CEO
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has begun its hunt for a new chief executive.
Sustainability in the built environment: More than meets the eye
It’s been a slow, but significant shift in perception, outlook and activity, but there’s no doubt the last decade has seen sustainability gradually rise up the agenda to become a priority for UK’s built environment professionals. Chris Stanley, housing manager at Modern Masonry explains more.
Modular construction: Providing an agile solution
Recent events have resulted in the construction industry coming under unprecedented scrutiny – construction materials, practices and, most of all, safety are under the spotlight. Jackie Maginnis chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), discusses how Modern Methods of Construction can respond to help provide a solution.
Energy modelling for low carbon buildings
Hollis has seen a significant increase in the number of developers requesting advice on ESG implementation, this is likely to continue as we see governments introducing post-pandemic green recovery plans. Richard Masters and Katherine Beisler at Hollis explain more.
Now is the time for timber: Looking ahead to 2021
With current events moving so rapidly, it’s hard to make predictions about what the future holds for the construction industry. Nevertheless, Andrew Orriss from the Structural Timber Association gives his views on the key priorities for the timber and MMC sectors in the coming months.
Major shift needed to increase UK uptake of MMC
Architect Lukas Thiel of White London Studio compares the rise of Modern Methods of Construction in Sweden and the UK, the difference with traditional building and calls for a clear vision for their successful adoption.
Glasgow approves £469m plan to deliver 4,400 affordable homes
Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which will see £469.71m housing investment for the construction of over 4,400 affordable homes.
Five construction themes for 2021
Stephen Good, CEO of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, examines five key themes for the construction sector from collaboration, digital transformation and skills to supply chain resilience post-Brexit.
The need for decentralised high tech modular
Paul Dunn, executive director at CallisonRTKL explores the need for decentralised high tech modular construction.
Supreme Court overturns ban on third runway at Heathrow Airport
The Supreme Court has overturned the ban on progressing with the £14bn proposals to build the third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Women in BIM: Thoughts on the future of construction
Women in BIM core team members Rebecca De Cicco, director of Digital Node, Vicki Reynolds, chief information officer at i3PT Certification, and Dr Jenni Barrett, director at coLAB and senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, discuss what has impressed them the most in the past five years and what future technology trends they predict for 2021.
UK’s ‘green industrial revolution’ plan to support 250,000 jobs
Prime minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a ten point plan for a green industrial revolution which will support up to 250,000 jobs across the UK.