Costain secures £1.4m contract to drive decarbonisation across UK transport infrastructure
Costain has been awarded four contracts worth £1.4m under the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree) Framework.
Changes to planning rules to make solar panel installation easier for...
Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean homeowners and businesses will find the installation of solar panels easier.
Reuse Now: Construction, climate change and the circular economy
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products has relaunched its Reuse Now campaign to support construction’s move towards circular economy strategies and carbon reduction.
CONTAINEX: Mobile space solutions for your construction site facility
When it comes to the construction industry, mobile space systems such as contractors’ offices, welfare facilities, canteens, workshops and accommodations play a crucial role at every construction site. One of the major players in the market is the Austrian container, cabin and modular building manufacturer CONTAINEX.
CIOB and Bluebeam team up to help SMEs adopt construction software
Bluebeam has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Building to write a step-by-step guide to help SMEs understand how to adopt construction software.
Re-flow sponsors community education at BALI National Landscape Awards
Re-flow attended the BALI National Landscape Awards in London, where they celebrated landscaping industry professionals driving the sector forwards.
Exploring bathroom accessibility with About Access
About Access' Ian Streets explores how new facilities may be aesthetically pleasing, but fall short when it comes to the details in achieving bathroom accessibility.
ADEY unveils Sense technology for social housing providers
ADEY's Sense technology makes it possible to stay ahead of heating system breakdowns and is revolutionising the way social housing providers manage large numbers of properties.
UK engineering and construction sector lags behind in decarbonisation progress
A new study by Mobilityways has shown that the UK engineering and construction sector is making slower progress on decarbonisation than both healthcare and financial services sectors.
Working whilst unwell: new report seeks to redefine presenteeism in construction
Robertson Cooper has identified three types of working whilst unwell, also known as presenteeism, and discusses how it can best be managed.
Safety failures lead to £881,000 fine for roofing company and business...
Roofing company Mitie Tilley Roofing Limited has been fined £881,000 after two workers were seriously injured during two separate incidents.
Urban heat: Digital tools hold the key to mitigation and resilience
With cities around the world facing potential heatwaves every summer, Dima Zogheib, nature positive design lead, and Dimple Rana, environmental and buildings physics specialist at Arup, discuss how digital tools can help manage the impact of extreme heat.
Planning systems for business: 2023 and beyond
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce calls on the government to unlock the planning system to boost investment.
Why we need a National Grid upgrade to avoid national gridlock
Green energy homes are the future, but is UK energy infrastructure ready? Go Geothermal explores the case behind a National Grid upgrade.
Verifi3D: Model checking & validation
With the recent redevelopment of its core display engine, broader support for CDE integrations, and expanded functionality, Verifi3D offers easy-to-use model checking, validation, and visualisation, writes Martyn Day.
Bringing technology into construction SMEs
With trading conditions continuing to be tough, construction SMEs are turning to new technologies to help.
Nicola Hamill joins Pick Everard as new director of landscape architecture
Nicola Hamill has joined Pick Everard as the new director of landscape architecture, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the role.
Glencar completes work on Baytree Nuneaton warehouse site
Also known as the 'Rhenus Campus', the warehouses at Baytree Nuneaton provide 981,000 sq ft in total, as well as a three-storey 30,000 sq ft office headquarters.
Environment first: Designing energy infrastructure for the future
As the industry turns to more efficient and sustainable approaches to carbon reduction, AtkinsRéalis explores why it is the right time for construction to re-think future energy-infrastructure planning
Turner & Townsend urges industry agility following HS2 cancellation
Turner & Townsend is calling for more adaptability in the industry as construction adjusts to the northern leg HS2 cancellation.
CIEH calls for amendments in Renters (Reform) Bill
The CIEH has welcomed the ban on no-fault evictions in the Renters (Reform) Bill, but has warned of increased regulation causing an "enforcement burden".
How can technology bolster site logistics?
Discover how purpose-built construction tech platforms are transforming site logistics, enabling precise and efficient scheduling. Uncover the economic advantages that accumulate over multiple projects, leading to increased margins and the ability to work within tighter budgets.
Ed Miliband tours Keepmoat’s new build homes in Doncaster
The shadow secretary of state for energy and net zero, Ed Miliband, toured Keepmoat's Skylarks Grange development near Doncaster
Ed Miliband met with Ashley Cresswell,...
Hottest year on record highlights need to keep homes cool, warns...
As 2023 looks set to become the hottest year on record, the need to future-proof homes against the impact of extreme heat is more important than ever.
COP28: 350 industry leaders sign open letter to demand regulatory change...
Over 350 industry leaders have signed an open letter to negotiators and political leaders calling for urgent regulatory changes to tackle the climate crisis.
Housebuilding drags down UK construction for third consecutive month
Housebuilding fell down to 39.2 in the most recent construction PMIs, as cutbacks to residential projects and unfavourable market conditions left the industry sluggish.